We moved to the area at the start of the pandemic and by 2021 were ready to send our 4 year old to…read morea Montessori. So began our hunt for the best of many in the Oak Park area. We didn't know any folks who had sent their kids to one near by so had to do cold calls and tours. I reached out to a few in the area and Mrs Eggerding was the fastest to callback and schedule a tour, starting us off on a great foot about how well the school had their act together. We got to observe a classroom and we're extremely excited by the vibe of the guides (Montessori speak for "teachers") and the children. There was just so much independence and respect that we knew we found the right school. At first our 4 year old was resistant. He had been with his grandmother for the last 1.5 years of the pandemic so I get his resistance. But even after day 1 he was excited to share his experiences. We eventually sent our second child there too in a different classroom, which they were happy to accommodate. We couldn't have been happier with our choice even with a 10+ min drive every day. We're definitely planning to send out third there as well. At first it doesn't seem too different from other schools as far as what they're able to do but by even a few months in they're showing so much more independence and eagerness to do more. It's a challenge to me to expect and enable them more at home. The guides have been wonderful about getting to know our children and guiding them on their journey. We've had a few parent teacher conferences which are helpful to peek behind the current as they're often exhausted in a good way by the end of the day. Our child's guides and the front office staff were very receptive to questions and helped us both understand Montessori better but also our child. It was funny for us as parents to go from a city daycare that sent us his eating, peeing, pooping, and activity schedule with activity photos nearly as they were happening to come to Montessori which is really trying to put the child first and focus on them, not logging everything they're doing. I had been a Montessori student so expected that but it was still funny. We get photos and reports every couple of weeks and had parent teacher conferences that did align with what he was saying or what we figured was going on.

If i could rate this place half a star i would. i took my daughter here for preschool and she loved…read more1 teacher only 1. as soon as she got into her 1st year at that school she was getting bullied by everyone and the teachers because she had a physical disability. the classrooms are VERY packed, my kid was in a class of 35 from preschool to 6th grade. she was the happiest little girl and she loved dressing up and having parties, but as soon as she got into 1st grade she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. she was CONSTANTLY having fights with her teachers because of her depression, later she was diagnosed with explosive anger issues. because of her teachers . she was coming home crying because of the kids bullying her. she eventually had to leave in the middle of her 6th grade year because her mental health was super bad. she is now happily at gwendolyn brooks middle school and doing much better.

This morning I woke up feeling very emotional today my son will attend his last day at toddler…read moretown day care to begin a new adventure at his new charter school Just remembering that he began at toddler town at the age of 2 years old and I felt so nervous leaving him for the first time (yes I cried like a baby as I walked out those doors) but I always knew in my heart that he was in great hands! The teachers became more than just that they are family to us! From teaching him how to be independent to his abc's and learning all about dinosaurs to the solar system and always encouraging him to try new things. My husband and I will forever be great full for all those helping hands that helped us raise our child, we will truly miss everyone specially Miss Megan because you have been with him from the beginning from making me feel comfortable and reassuring me he would do great that first day!! You don't know how much that put me at ease that first day because you truly care for these kids! Thank you all sooooo much for everything! Thank you Robert for always making us feel like family and not just another check, our entire family will for ever be grateful to you and all the staff at toddler town thank you for these wonderful years!! I will definitely be back once our Jade turns 2 years old! Thank you!! Thank you!!! THANK YOU!!!

Staff at Toddler Town is great they are very attentive to my daughter's needs! Over the past 2…read moreyears at TTD staff has being to prepare her to move on to the next step in her education journey. Alphabets,numbers, sight words and social skills are all very crucial to your child's education when going into school systems. I can say without a doubt she will be ready....

This daycare is the best daycare I've ever had between my 3 kids. My kids have been to plenty of…read moredaycares in their lifetime that i did not like. This daycare cares for your children like they are your own even advocating for them when they start school. I can promise you, this is a well worth daycare.

Fantastic center. Our daughters love it. The teachers and staff are wonderful. We are so glad we…read morefound the giving tree as a local daycare!

Post Covid I was so hesitant to place my now 27 month old in daycare. I feared not only the virus…read morebut the thought of leaving my son in the hands of a stranger tore my heart into a gazillion pieces. Fast forward---- I finally decided it was time to help my son with his social skills; which were impacted due to Covid. I started researching for daycares in my area. I read reviews after reviews. Then, I came across Little Bright Minds. The reviews were great. I looked at the pictures. Read and re-read their goals and mission. So I made the call. I spoke with Oscar who was so professional. He scheduled me for a visit. When we arrived the first thing I noticed was their Covid protocols posted on the outside door. Hand Sanitizer. This was already a big PLUS. I was greeted by Oscar along with Alicia. This place is MAGICAL. You can smell how clean and sanitize everything is. So organized. Spacious. Alicia- she is truly AMAZING. The most Professional Childcare Provider I have ever came across. Her patience and kind soul is palpable. I was already sold and I had yet to see their curriculum. As I sat and listening to then explain their day to day activities; Alicia allowed my Son to play with the blocks, and cars. They where very thorough in explaining their policies. Their goals. Their expectations. They listened to my concerns and they were willing to accommodate my son. I was so ecstatic to learn that they finally had a space for us. LBM a has been a huge blessing in our lives. My son loves going to daycare. He is thriving and I see such a huge improvement In his social skills, speech, and overall behavior. If you are looking for PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE, GOAL ORIENTED, TEACHING childcare- Little Bright Minds is the answer! Alicia and her team are so so amazing and I'm so lucky to have my son under their care! Daily Updates Healthy Meals Pictures Family Oriented These are just some of the many things that have made my heart so at ease

Little Bright Minds Daycare is a hidden gem! After my wife spent three years at home raising our…read moretwo boys, we were anxious about her returning to work and finding quality care, but the Little Bright Minds family made the transition incredibly smooth. We were immediately impressed by how seriously they take their interview process. They focus on ensuring the children and parents are a perfect fit, which gave us a great deal of confidence and reassurance. Everyone at Little Bright Minds is exceptionally patient and easy to get along with. Thanks to their attentive care, our sons adapted to their new routine much faster than we anticipated. It's amazing to see our boys eager to attend every morning and come home with big smiles. We love the Montessori-based curriculum and the creative activities they provide daily. The arts and crafts they bring home are always great to see! We are truly grateful to have found a place where our kids are safe, growing socially, and genuinely learning. We highly recommend them to any family!

Methodist preschool has been a wonderful start to our "school years" for our kids. My son started…read morein PDO when he was 2 1/2. This was the first place he stayed by himself and I felt comfortable bringing him here 1 morning a week to play and interact with other kids while I could run a few errands or go to a doctor's appointment with my other little one. The staff was so warm and friendly that by the time he started 3 year old preschool the other teachers and staff knew him. It was wonderful having him progress and feel comfortable b/c it was in the same building and same faces and routine. Methodist does a friendly drop off system where teachers will come help the kids out of the car. So on those rainy or bad weather days you don't want to get your other younger ones out of the car you can. Most days I walk the kids in to the classrooms. The staff is always nice and says "Hi" to all my kids. I've met a lot of other Mom's this way which is nice when you are new to the neighborhood and have young kids. The Director is extremely friendly and inviting. Once in the preschool the teachers are sweet to all the kids and class sizes are small. The 3 year olds and 4 year old classes both do field trips (with the parents) which is a nice to meet other parents and see the children interact. They also offer a "special guest day" to allow Dads, or grandparents to come see the preschool with the children. The enrichment programs are outstanding. My kids look forward to them, never complain school is too long, and learn amazing stuff. They mix with lots of different kids and teachers. My son has learned a lot of scientific terms and comes home with interesting projects. I'm impressed with the scientific understanding he has and how he can explain it to us. They offer a "lunch bunch" after preschool to link the enrichment programs which makes it a great way to prepare them for "All day kindergarten" in a comfortable environment. We have had a great experience with Methodist and look forward to many more happy years there as our other children grow up

Methodist Preschool is my childrens' home away from home. All four of my daughters have learned to…read morelove school and to love learning in the caring and supportive environment that has been created at Methodist. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the teaching staff, the support personnel and the director. They truly care about the children and it shows on all the smiles of the kids, teachers and parents at pick up and drop off times. Speaking of drop off, you don't even need to leave your car in the morning! They have teachers and support personnel that help your kid out of their car seat and into the front door of the school for you. This is a huge help, especially when you have other little ones in the car with you. My daughters have attended PDO (age 2+, no need to be potty trained!) and the 3's classes and 4's classes in the preschool, so we have been fortunate to experience both the PDO and preschool programs as well as enrichment classes (art and science being some of their favorites!) This school offers so much to kids and has flexible scheduling for families including an early morning bridge program and "lunch bunch." We felt very well prepared for full-day kindergarten after doing preschool-lunch bunch-enrichment days once or twice a week where kids are in school from 8:45-3pm. During winter and spring breaks, my daughters will ask daily "is it time to go to school?" and I have to disappoint them by telling them they have the week off. I think that says it all! This program has been wonderful for our family and I encourage all preschool age families to go and take a tour!

I enrolled my son when he was 15 months old and it has been one of the best decisions thus far…read more This isn't just a daycare but truly a learning center. Just shy of two years, many people were surprised and how accelerated my child's vocabulary was. Today, he still enjoys being there and even asks to go when he wakes up. The teachers are very nice and try to comfort him on his worst days which is always great. Shoutout to the bees classroom

Tots-land is amazing! Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. My child attend over the…read moresummer and I couldn't ask for a better daycare. The teachers were fantastic with him and made him feel comfortable. My son learned so much. He even picked up on a couple polish words. (which is a plus for me) I love how they have a indoor playing area and a outdoor play area. I also love how the teacher always kept us updated and post pictures throughout the day especially when they had birthday celebrations. If your looking for a good day care definitely check them out.

When our family moved to Oak Park in November 2023, finding a daycare was one of our top priorities…read morefor our daughter. We had an excellent experience at her first daycare, and wanted to ensure she had the same quality of care with so much change happening. Needless to say, ABC TT has been nothing but wonderful. Since day one, the staff has been exceptional: excellent communication, organized, warm and welcoming to both our daughter and us. We welcomed our son in March 2024, and started him at ABC TT in July. It's always difficult and nervewracking to send your brand new little baby to a place. However, the newborn room caregivers to meet, and the care they have shown to our son makes my heart so full. I trust them I cannot express enough how seriously the ABC TT staff takes their jobs in keeping our kids healthy & safe, learn/celebrate milestones, teaching social skills, and more. If you are on the fence as new parents about whether to choose ABC TT as your little one's daycare, trust your gut and go here.

We love the teachers and admin at this place! They've provided exceptionally kind and thoughtful…read morecare of our 1-2 y/o. Very communicative, compassionate, and coordinated.

It took me a minute to write this review, but after careful thought I decided to help out anyone…read morewho might be considering care for their child. My daughter was enrolled here through COVID and looking back on our time here, I realize it was a mistake. My daughter was 2 at the time and would come home saying things like "shut your mouth." There was also an incident where she came home with a bite mark on her arm, and when I asked her teacher (who I believe no longer works there) she stated that they had to stop her biting herself. Later came to the conclusion, it was a child who's grandmother worked at the center that she was covering for her. They always had her (the little girl who was biting) sitting in a high chair in the mornings to avoid interaction with other kids. Anyways, although my review is a bit dated, I would advise others to think twice about enrolling their children in this center. As a mom, who now has my second child enrolled in another center, I regret choosing Little Magnolias. Originally, I was impressed with how the center looked and how clean and colorful it seemed, but the staff is not who I would choose to care for any child.

If I can leave 0 stars, I would! Please.... PLEASE do yourself a favor and avoid this daycare at…read moreall cost! The owner is so unprofessional and nasty! She insults kids for crying and feels she can talk to you like you're stupid! I recently registered my son for part time care and it was by far the worst mistake I've ever done. He was in Taronda's toddler class for just two weeks and now I'm starting to wonder how those days there were for my son! On October 10, I dropped him off like usual and of course he cried dropping him off like he always does because he's still trying to adjust and is away from his mother. Or so I thought. I didn't think much of it, I picked him up 7 hours later and got home and do my usual inspection on his body and noticed nail marks that look like they were dug into his skin, through his T-shirt And another on his wrist! Fresh still with blood, I was livid. I asked for the video footage to be reviewed, they stalled stating they needed a pin for the camara to check back later. I show up following day and Taronda says "she might have scratched him while changing his diaper before pick up." And the one on his wrist was possibly from him scratching the table. Proceeds to wave her hands showing me her nails and saying they're getting long and that's what might've happened Because he moves so much. Duh, he's a child and that's what they do. Also, said I have him used to the bottle as if that was relevant! When not one time did he ever take or use a bottle there. There is no way that was an accident, for it to pierce through his skin it must have been done aggressively!!. I go in next day because they say they got the footage and they didn't see any wrong doing, the owner is there and I ask how much of the video they viewed if it was the whole time or just the 2 minutes of around the time I picked him up. The owner says she's not about to waste her time for that many hours! Wtf. You obviously do not care if they have an abusive teacher or not. I'm furious. The owner continues to yell at me to sit down and watch the video, I most definitely didn't like the way she was talking to me like if I was stupid! Mind you all this time my child is sleeping on my shoulder, I yell back because clearly I'm gonna defend my son and need answers for what happened to him under their care! That lady shouldn't be allowed to work with any kids or run a business at that! She does not care about them!! I pick up my sons stuff that same day, and when I got home notice his cup that Taronda clearly said she washes everyday, with spoiled milk and mold on the inside and so stained. Howwwww!!! This is unacceptable, just to think that they had my son drinking out that cup like that makes me cry. He could have gotten sick! I regret ever making this choice! Please, be careful with daycares like this one.