I just started my daughter here a couple weeks ago and I couldn't be happier. We have had a rough couple of times trying different home daycares. Nothing wrong with those specific ones but she just never really adjusted. Big Barn has been so understanding and helpful. She comes home every afternoon with a smile on her face. She's learning and making friends. Couldn't ask for more. They're very communicative and flexible. I wish I would have found them sooner. They are super affordable if you are looking to get your child into daycare and preschool. Definitely a hidden gem. Couldn't be happier. read more

Great school with dedicated staff that care about the children. Lots of good learning material and social interaction for kids.

My son went to the big barn for 3 years and graduated from kindergarten program now he goes to public school from 1st grade. Teachers are great and takes good care of kids well. My son loves going there every day. They have Christmas party, graduation party. And art and credit event which parents can join with them. We never had issue, they are always open for us and trying to be flexible. We definitely recommend this place. read more

My son has been at the Big Barn for over 2 years he really enjoys going every day they provide a caring and loving environment I've seen noticeable improvements from his learning they have small class sizes a big playground and throughout the year they hold events for families they promote manners integrity and fairness they have a great curriculum with learning projects songs and activities read more

This is hands down the best school my son has ever attended. .He is now in first grade and we have still never forgotten how great mrs bonnie and the rest of the lovely teachers were to us. ..this school is not only a great learning environment for your child but they also are very supportive to hard working parents...they were more like family then a school. I recommend everyone to this school..i don't think there is anything better in all of the schaumburg/palatine/roselle area. ..not to mention i cried when my son had to switch schools when we moved:-) read more

Our 3 year old son absolutely LOVES going here! Every morning he wants to rush out the door to see his friends at the "barn school." We love that he enjoys going every day and we love to hear all the fun songs he learns and see all the projects he brings home! Although he has only been going here since beginning of July (and they are in their summer program), he already recognizes his name and has been working on pre-writing skills!! Can't wait to see the progress he makes in the Fall! Love that we found this center and recommend it to anyone young children :) #gettingkindergartenready read more

I sent my oldest son here for preschool and kindergarten (he graduated this year) and am now sending my youngest son to this school as well. I highly recommend this school, which I think of as the hidden gem of Schaumburg. The director and the teachers clearly enjoy children and are committed to their development and growth. My oldest son is very shy and also has a minor medical condition that requires dietary monitoring. The staff have worked with us the entire time he was there to ensure that he was being well cared for and that his dietary needs were being met. They really helped him emerge from a shy, reserved boy into someone that now easily converses with adults and other kids. I think that the smaller size of the school and the hands-on attention helped him to flourish. They have rules and expectations that the children follow, which helped set the tone that this was a warm, welcoming place that required certain behaviors: politeness, respect, conflict resolution. As a result, if expected childhood issues ever arose between children, like feeling left out or picked on, the staff will listen to student and parent concerns and create an action plan for addressing the issue. This always gave me a peace of mind, and I could tell that my reserved son felt comfortable attending the school. My youngest son is now currently attending preschool a few days a week. As with his older brother, he is also doing great at the school. He is an active little boy with a lot of interests, and the teachers have identified some of the same things we've observed at home: his love of running around outside, art and books. They nurture these interests in him and ensure that he has access to the things he enjoys. Like his brother, he can be shy, and the teachers are also working with him to bring him out of his shell. I am already seeing some benefits there. The school has a very nice enclosed play area in the back, which you cannot easily see from the street. It was during the 2013 summer and looks great. The boys always talk about going back there. The inside of the school itself has a main room with toys, books and tables. The space, to me, seems just right for the kids. They also bring in guests speakers and presenters for the kids (the library just the other day), hold family nights and other special events and work hard to make this an inclusive, welcoming environment. I would encourage people to take a look and speak with the staff. It is a smaller school and a smaller program, but that was exactly what we were looking for and we have not been disappointed. Edited Nov 2014: My youngest son is now in preschool there. read more

Our three-year-old son just finished his first year at Big Barn and we have been so pleased with his progress there. He was a late talker and spoke very little when he started but has progressed leaps and bounds this year. Big Barn has contributed greatly to his growth and we look forward to another year! The teachers do such a great job of balancing structure with fun and best of all they teach. We were looking for a preschool, not just a daycare and Big Barn has been everything we hoped for. They not only teach academic basics but good manners, good attitude, and independence. Thank you! read more

¢ ¢ℓ! I like it a lot and my children loved it so we are going to come back when my son is old enough to go! I am more than happy with Big Barn! read more

My 4yr old son has been going here for 9 months now and we couldn't be happier! All 3 teachers are educated and just simply fantastic and keep the kids engaged and learning all day long! My son has learned so much since starting here, I couldn't be happier with my choice in choosing the Big Barn Preschool! read more

Our daughter attended Big Barn since she was 3 years old, today is her last day as she moves on to kindergarten. This was the best decision we made. Not only she grew in confidence, learned to read and write, she made lots of friends who after a while became family. I felt my daughter was safe, well taken care of every day. She is now able to read, write and is well advanced for her age. Thank you to all the staff. We recommend this preschool to everyone! read more

We started sending my daughter here during the summer after we had a horrible experience with another local daycare. Big Barn Preschool is fantastic! My daughter went from coming home crying every day at the other daycare to having a HUGE smile on here face when I picked her up and her not wanting to leave. The staff is always kind and patient, and she was always proud to show me the projects that they worked on during the day. I'm really sad that next summer she's going to be too old to attend, because I cannot say enough great things about our experience there. read more

My husband and I were so excited when we found Big Barn Pre-school. Our son attended for 2 years, and our daughter just started her 3rd year there. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. The school has an amazing curriculum that covers all subject areas (including science!) as well as focusing on social emotional learning. Teachers at Big Barn are always coming up with new experiences for the little ones. One big thing we noticed right away is that they will always cater to the needs of your child. Our two kids are very different from each other, and the teachers at Big Barn recognize that and teach to all different skill levels. The price they charge is more than reasonable, lower than anything around the area that does actual teaching. The full day price covers 2 meals, 2 snacks, and from 7in the morning until 6 in the afternoon, WITH NO AFTER HOURS FEE! As a teacher myself, I cannot say enough positive comments about Big Barn! read more