My son, who has dyslexic, has jumped 3 grades in reading in three months, these guys know what they…read moreare doing.

Connections Learning Center made all the difference in my daughter's school success after being…read morediagnosed with ADD and dyslexia in third grade. The teachers were all attentive, patient, and compassionate in assisting with lessons, tutoring, and the Wilson Reading program so my daughter understood what she was studying snd learning, which directly affected her self esteem. I've referred many of my friends to Connections because of our positive outcome there.

We've been back and forth for a few months thinking of enrolling and they have been very…read moreforthcoming. Both Erika and Kim have been nice to work with to enroll my child. Lots of information and communication.

Please everyone pray for me and share this post so no other child become a victim. My son attended…read moreTLC learning center in blue island since may of last year. My son has been scratched, bitten and hit over 7xs since he been there. My son has been bitten 3xs in one day by one specific child and no action was taken after that. I was given an action plan and instructed that they will be separated and supervised at all times well clearly i was lied too. I have watched videos of one of my child teachers literally shacking and rough houseing a child and i tld them god forbid i ever see that childs mother cuz noone should do a child like dat ( layla's mother i hope you see this). I was called today and informed that my child was scratched and wen i got there my son had 3 scratches on his face and neck and i was told i cant guarantee that your child will be supervised at all times. wTF how dare you. Ik kids will be kids but adults and teachers should be held accountable for their actions.Look at my sons pic and plz share this and DO NOT send yo child to TLC in blue island.

Hi @Melissa penny lanes business director,…read more Since I can't reply back to your comment on my review I'll just write it here. Nothing, I wrote is inaccurate information. I totally understand that these reviews are very important for penny lanes business. This is why I took the time to write out the review. For parents seeking child care for their children and wanting to make the best decision. Actually, some of the things that you stated in your reply was very inaccurate such as my reason to leave the daycare. We left due to having so many incidents occur and the lack of incidents reports being made and also lack of accountability. Most of the time my daughter was sent home from daycare with cuts and bruises. Teachers were unable to explain what happened due to them "not being around" or "leaving early for the day" so she was left in the care of substitute teacher and no one in the daycare could find whichever "substitute teacher "was in the class in at the time to explain the constant injuries. Also, on August 11th I was called into penny lanes due to my child having a busted lip and chipped tooth. I expressed my concerns to the director of the daycare Ms.Laura she responded back to me and let me know if I wanted my child to not have so many incidents I needed a nanny. Which I was completely token back by. I understand things happen in a daycare but as a director for that to be the response back to a concern parent is very insensitive. Also, to double back to the abrupt departure. Laura allow us to leave without putting in the 2 week notice due to not us moving but me being so uncomfortable with my child being enrolled under you guys care second longer. Her last day was that Thursday morning November 6th due to another unreported incident. My daughter was enrolled in for a year. I have never once received a weekly paper meal plan in advance. My child was there 5 days a week and 8-8.5 hrs a day. So I understand that health and safety is the utmost importance but it's seems like the ball was dropped multiple times with my child. Also, is always a lack of accountability. This is not the blame game. If I'm paying for a good quality daycare I expect the best quality health and safety for my child. I left the review for parents to understand that penny lanes daycare of oak lawn does not provide this experience for each and every child. Also, if you need for me to provide any proof I can. Thank you. -Brianna Boyce

Penny Lane school in Oak Lawn exceeds every expectation we had as parents. From the moment we…read morewalked through those red doors, the environment is warm, clean and thoughtfully designed to make children feel safe, engaged and genuinely happy. What I love most about this place is their staff, their level of care, patience, and attentiveness goes far beyond what we could have hoped for. Its rare to find a place that combines such high standards with genuine heart, but Penny lane (Oak Lawn) does exactly that. We are incredibly fortunate to have found them and would recommend them wholeheartedly to any parent looking for exceptional care. I currently, have 3 of my kids enrolled there. 2 of them in daycare and 1 in their before and after school care. We also leverage their summer camp program. We love Penny Lane, Oak Lawn!

Gina B. is an excellent swim instructor! She is warm, patient, kind, and made our infant feel…read morecomfortable during her very first swim lessons. She was always punctual and came prepared with toys and equipment that made each lesson engaging and fun. Her sweet personality and calm energy immediately put both baby and parents at ease. You can truly tell she loves working with children, and we're so grateful for such a positive first swimming experience. Highly recommend!

Gina was amazing with the kids. She spoke in their language, made it fun, got them to swim and look…read moreforward to their lessons from day 1! It was awesome to have the kids learn in our pool too as this made it super convenient to have the lessons- 12 lessons, 3 a week over one month and both my kids are safe swimmers now- my 6 yo can do all strokes independently and my 4 yo who was terrified- is now comfortable swimming independently in floaties, floating on her back, putting her face in and blowing bubbles, and practicing it all with little assistance.

My son has been going there since he was 5 months he is 2 now and he absolutely loves it ! I love…read morethe teachers that I have encountered and also love the office staff ! There has not been one bad report I would give this daycare! I appreciate that they take the time to listen to my concerns (if any) and are quick to change things around if need be! Very helpful and loving environment! I love that I get plenty of pictures of my son doing different activities !

I love this daycare school. The teachers are friendly and patient. My children are learning and…read moregrowing with them everyday. I am truly grateful for this daycare. Highly recommend.

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

I am one of the students that Nurturing Wisdom worked with. I started in August and worked with…read morethem for 3 months. Grace was so helpful to prepare me for all my tests for high school and super awesome ! She was super supportive and kind and answered all my questions. She was always open to help. After tutoring, I felt prepared ready for the testing. I totally recommend for anyone needing help or support for testing coming up!

Nurturing Wisdom was highly recommended when we were looking for ACT tutoring for our son. We had…read moreused a different ACT prep company this past summer but decided to try a one-on-one approach now that it was crunch time. Since we never used a tutor in the past, we were not sure what to expect. A director from Nurturing Wisdom came to our home to interview our son so that she could choose a tutor who would be a good fit. How lucky for us Cara from Nurturing Wisdom was the tutor chosen and she and our son work well together. She has had an extremely positive effect on our son. She has a balanced approach of softness to earn the trust of the student as well as firmness to keep the student on track. She is very responsible, always showing up on time and is open and flexible with scheduling when needed. Our son just took a proctored mid test prior to his first official ACT in two weeks, and we are pleased with how well he has done on this practice test. We can only attribute the jump in score to Cara's tutoring. We are confident our son will do well on the upcoming ACT.

I love my son's daycare. He's been there since he was 6 months. It was a hard transition during…read moreCovid because the center was very restrictive with pickups/dropoffs. As a new parent I wanted that extra interaction time. However, I've had nothing but a positive experience there. I wanted a school that had a good curriculum, with teachers that were loving and patient and they've met my expectations. I love that they have an app that I can monitor my son's day, diaper changes, nap, activities it made me much more comfortable leaving him in the morning's. I love all the teachers but Ms. Yvette & Aliyah are stars in the baby room. My son runs and grabs Ms. Yvette leg every morning for his hug and it warms my heart. They also have parenting classes and give free zoo tickets and extra things to ensure the family is getting all the resources available to them. I interviewed numerous daycares and I'm happy with my decision. I would definitely recommend.

From the owner: Our mission is to provide quality care, education and development for each child to reach their…read moregreatest potential-mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. Services: Theme Based Learning, Dramatic Play, Music, Gross and Fine Motor Skills, Reasoning and Understanding Skills, Sensory Skills, STEM, Math, Science, Language Arts, Art, Sports, Special Needs Students Welcome, Kids 6 Weeks - 12 Years, After School Programs. Location Facts: Chicago Avenue and the Bus Terminal, diagonally across from the Dental Office, & next door to the Boost Mobile

Ruth has been a fantastic resource in all things ADD and ADHD. Her life skills training has been…read moreinstrumental in transforming the hearts and minds of many teens and young adults who struggle with these and other behavior problems and disorders.

From the owner: Learning Difficulties & Academic Performance, Learning Disabilities (specializing in dyslexia),…read moreBehavior Difficulties, Behavior Disorders (specializing in ADD/ADHD, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder), Life Skills, Substance Abuse & Addictions, Mentoring, Parent Training & Support

She was extremely unprofessional, late the first appointment. In pajamas, laying on her bed under a…read moreblanket, chewing gum and blowing bubbles. Sat up to stretch several times, so she had her phone all over the place. I had to repeat myself numerous times because she was not even listening. After she contacted me two days later for a bill I did not owe, I told her I didn't feel like it was a good fit. She began harassing me with multiple texts and numerous text messages, threatening to send me to collections, even though I didn't owe her money. Do not waste your time. If I could give zero stars I would.

From the owner: Empower Women Counseling specializes in providing individual therapy for adults struggling with…read moretrauma, anxiety, and depression. We utilize a combination of Attachment Focused EMDR, Inner Child Work, and Brainspotting techniques to reduce symptoms quickly. As a board certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinical (PMHC) I specialize in Women's Issues and Maternal Mental Health.