I could not be happier with this entire school and staff. My 5 year old daughter just finished her…read morefirst year here and this has become our second home and the staff like family. Everyone in this school are some of the most caring, patient, and knowledgeable teachers I've ever met. I've never heard a single complaint from amy of the parents here and honestly we couldn't be happier. Probably one of the best decisions we've ever made.

We had our 3 year old son at Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn (MAGE) and removed him after he came…read morehome with a dislocated arm. We understand accidents happen. However, we were not notified of any injury at the time it occurred or when we picked him up. To this day (weeks later) MAGE has been unable to tell us how or when our son was injured that day. Due to our son's age, he was unable to articulate what happened, but it is obviously unlikely he did this to himself. Due to the lack of information provided by MAGE, the pediatric doctor requested x-rays to eliminate the possibility of a broken bone. After x-rays revealed no broken bones, his arm was adjusted back into place. We were asking for 100% reimbursement of the $530 for the x-rays which was our out-of-pocket after insurance, and MAGE denied our request. We are very dissatisfied with how this was handled.

TLC in Lombard has an amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset…read more My granddaughter gets excited about going to school here, the teachers make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individuated way. They are committed to proving a safe, fun, and loving full day of learning. TLC Montessori is a amazing place! I highly recommend sending your children to their school. Many, many thanks Zara's family

Tender Loving Care Montessori provides optimal care with a great education program for children 15…read moremonths and older. My toddler is always happy when we arrive.

We love Wilson! Our kids are thrivingsocially and academically. My son started reading at 3.5. We…read morecouldn't be happier

From the owner: W Montessori Academy offers an authentic Montessori experience in Elmhurst for children ages 2–6,…read morewith a calm, carefully prepared environment where each child learns at their own pace. Families choose us because we combine over 20 years of trusted local experience with a true whole-child approach that builds independence, confidence, focus, kindness, and self-discipline. What makes us different is our commitment to Montessori integrity: hands-on materials, mixed-age communities, uninterrupted work cycles, and guides who observe first and teach second. We emphasize not only academics, but also grace and courtesy, social-emotional growth, and strong character development. We also believe in strong family partnership through transparent communication and collaboration, so parents feel supported every step of the way. Located in Elmhurst, we proudly serve families from surrounding communities and provide a warm, nurturing school culture where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

MCA is a wonderful place. The students play in the school's playgrounds (with grass and mature…read moretrees), take walks (including through forest paths and on the Prairie Path) to nearby parks and playgrounds, develop friendships and social skills, and learn many things. I am compelled to write this because, when one searches for this lovely school online, a very misrepresentative review pops up. Such review claims, among other things: "Scapies and dusty bunnies gross." I could pick that apart, but so can you, and I assure you that there are neither "scapies" nor scabies at MCA. I haven't seen dust bunnies at MCA, but dust bunnies happen to the best of us from time to time. There are often some pretty cute bunnies in the playground and the nearby woods, but they do not appear to be dusty. The review claims, "The equipment and building is old and inside smells musty and moldy all the time." The building is in fact old - it is from back when things were built to last - not to be torn down in a year or so and hastily redeveloped as something else to be torn down in a year or so, in an ever-repeating cycle. Old buildings smell much better than new buildings and (absent flat roofs or inappropriately installed A/C) are less prone to mold. I have never smelled mold at MCA, and I would if it were there. The reviewer claims to have "[observed] not enough staff to toddlers ratio." If any daycare were to have an improper ratio, it would not remain open - let alone open for many decades, as MCA has been. Illinois checks such things, unannounced, on a regular basis, and enforces the ratio requirements. MCA is a hidden gem. There are not many online reviews of MCA because those who know about it want to be sure that there is room there for their children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, etc., and for those of their friends. The wait-list can be rather long at times, understandably. There is nothing else like it in the area. Because I hate for that negative and misrepresentative review to be the review that pops up when one searches for MCA, I break the unspoken rule and publish this.

This School is Dirty! Scapies and dusty bunnies gross. The equipment and building is old and inside…read moresmells musty and moldy all the time. The education is good and your children will be reading by Kindergarten at a second grade level. Parents are expected to do laundry and bring in food on top of the high price tuition. They call it a sharing basket. They also are terrible working with working parents schedules. They expect parents to adjust work schedules all the time for various reasons and pick up kids at a moments notice. The staff was once good but a lot of good people left due to the Obamacare health insurance. Now there a lot of young people working there with a lack of experience with children. I observed improper handling of babies and not enough staff to toddlers ratio.

As a parent, finding the right daycare for my child was an important decision, and I'm so grateful…read morewe chose CCLC!!. From the moment we enrolled, I could see how much the staff truly cares about the children. The environment is warm, welcoming, and filled with love and attention. I enrolled my daughter during Covid--- probably one on the scariest moments we experienced collectively, in this world. However I was greeted, at CCLC in a way that reassured me that "Everything would be alright". Fast forward to today... five years later, we have 2 children enrolled and the experience is the same! CCLC is our family. They are the village every family needs. The teachers are not only professional but also passionate about their work. They create a balance of learning, fun, and exploration through age-appropriate activities that encourage development, both socially and academically. I love seeing the progress my children have made, from learning new words to building important friendships with peers. What I appreciate most is the clear communication from the staff. They keep me updated on my children's day, whether it's a milestone they've reached, a challenge they've faced, or just a note about how their day went. This level of care and transparency reassures me that my child is in great hands. I highly recommend CCLC to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for their child(ren). It's truly a place where children thrive, and I'm so thankful for the wonderful team who helps my child grow each day."

When you join CCLC, you become part of a community that will treat you like family. I went there…read morefrom the time I was 10 months old, up until kindergarten. I spent many of my grade school summers there as well. I loved it so much, I even worked there in high school and college in the summers, where the teachers all welcomed me with open arms. The staff are all incredible and they really care about each and every child at the daycare. My mom always talks about how grateful she is that she found this place, and how they've instilled great values in me. I feel so lucky to have been part of this community and can't recommend this place enough!

Lazy staff, mean to the kids , director never wants to get up to let anyone in …read more other staff sits at on the table on her phone .. This place needs a staff overhaul along with its 2 million dollar remodel. Kids and families deserve more then what is currently in place

Lets face it, 580 for full time is awesome. Hands down. Plus, it is a ton better than even the…read more"dump" daycare I looked at in another part of town for 150 less. First, they have two accreditations for their teaching curriculum and testing. Awesome. Secondly, they have an awesome open area motor skill area inside! It is great to know even during winters they have the room to tumble and play. Third, they have a huge kitchen with a cook who makes everything there the day of. They have a ton of field trips and exciting activities. In fact, I am trying to take off a morning of work to be a chaperone for their "Rainforest Cafe" field trip. My an loves this place and the security is awesome. No one can enter unless you ring in on the video phone. Sweet and safe. The only reason I am giving it one less than 5 stars is because uveal ready noticed there may be issues with challenging students who are a little ahead. This is important to see where the needs are. I understand they keep costs lower by only doing toddlers to kindergarten but the fewer teachers still need to see where certain students may need more. For the price, it is by far fantastic and I highly recommend it.