My daughter went there when she was young and now my grandchildren are attending. The staff is…read morecourteous and very nurturing to the students. The summer programs are really fun. The Director and owner Miss Tiffany is just wonderful I have known her since she was a young adult learning the business and now she's the owner, that's awesome. I highly recommend this day care to anybody looking for a place that will take very good care of their children.

From the owner: Peppermint Stick continues to provide high quality education and care for young children. Since…read more1971, we have been helping children learn and grow in a nurturing and safe environment! We are quality star rated by the State of Illinois. We care for ages 2-12.

We started here after recommendations from a couple of families. While every family has their own…read moreexperience ours was one where our daughter was the victim of a serious bullying situation and the school's administration . Throughout the time that we were dealing with the situation it truly never felt that the administration cared about our daughter. Instead it often felt that for whatever reason we were met with a lot of excuses and justifications for their inaction including "we teach our Catholic Faith", "we're understaffed", "our AfterCare is basically babysitters", "we don't write incident reports about anything insignificant". I'm sorry, but I don't consider my daughter being slammed into a wall where her head hit the wall to be insignificant. I don't consider her being kicked down on the playground to be insignificant.

The teachers at St Gilbert School are phenomenal. My children enjoy going to school there. The…read morekids at St Gilbert School are able to participate in team sports as early as 5th grade, do coding and robotics, and learn to play chess at kindergarten level. The small class sizes allow my kids to develop to their potential.

We were one of the first families at Kiddie Academy of Grayslake when they opened in 2021. We…read moreeventually enrolled both of our young children and for a decent amount of time were happy with the care and enriching educational environment provided by Kiddie Academy. However, all of that changed after a DCFS incident which involved our youngest son and one of the teachers. The entire situation was incredibly upsetting, but we felt as though Kiddie Academy at the time took appropriate action. The teacher was fired immediately and Academy wide training took place. We hoped that it was simply a "bad apple." We made the decision to pull our kids from the care of Kiddie Academy about a year and a half after that first incident when our older son also had a DCFS incident with another teacher. The directors response to that incident after reviewing the footage was so passive that we no longer felt that the safety and care of our children was a top priority. It felt more as though there was a protection of the teacher and the institution happening. Additionally, with this now being the second incident that our family was involved in there seem to be a more widespread problem. It has taken six months for our son to recover from the emotional damage that incident caused. We feel as though Kiddie Academy of Grayslake failed our children in not providing the most basic care and safety to them and we were extremely sad to be leaving under these circumstances.  I have really wrestled with whether or not to post this review, but upon hearing that a coworker of mine had considered this care provider without knowledge of our experience, I am finally making the decision to put our story out there.

Putting your children in someone else's hands takes a lot of trust and I truly couldn't think of a…read morebetter place than Kiddie Academy Grayslake. My daughter went there for about a year before we got relocated for work. Everyone there is absolutely so so kind. They LOVE each and every kid. They were such sweet people and I wish we could've have kept her there. Love them! Don't look anywhere else because you're not going to find a better daycare center.

The school is great if your child can be a good little soldier and fit inside the school's tiny box…read morementality. My child attended there a few years but it became apparent that the school was woefully lacking in it's willingness and capability to meet my child where he was concerning learning styles and assignments. Even after a few meetings with teachers and school administration, I thought we were all on the same page. They did some things to try to accommodate his needs, but the school did not follow through with the plan we agreed upon. They recently informed us he was no longer welcome to attend WCA just a few days before school started. Imagine our stress to come up with an education plan with such short notice. If this was their intent at the end of the previous school year, we should have been informed then, not at the last minute​ - completely unprofessional on their part. I suppose though it is their prerogative to do so since they are private with closed enrollment - still an unclassy move in my opinion. One winter there was a fire alarm that went off. My child was in the after school care trailer when it happened. They rushed all of the kids outside without coats when it was bitter cold. Thankfully I was arriving when that happened and was able to get my son into my car which was warm and dry. I made a very constructive suggestion to the school on how to handle a future event like this so kids wouldn't be without a coat. Suggestion was ignored. My child is now in public school where there are definitely more resources available to him. Makes me question why we wasted all of that money on sub-par education and sub-par professionalism. I would not recommend this school as it is under-equipped, has mediocre facilities and resources and is out of touch with current educational styles. You are better off in a public school where resources are far superior to WCA. They proclaim a message of hope. However, there is no hope for your child if (s)he doesn't fit exactly into the school's less than flexible approach.

As a Westlake Alumni, there's a lot I can say about Westlake! It has it's flaws, the school is not…read moreperfect-but what school is? Many people criticize the fact that there are not as many resources and opportunities that public schools offer. However, every year they add more opportunities, more classes, and improve in every way they can. Most importantly, you get a Christ centered education. It is more important to go into college having a strong Christian background and a faith of your own than enter with 10 college credits. They left me with a strong foundation in the gospel, wisdom, and I learned so many practical life things from the Christ-centeredness that they so strongly focus on. It doesn't matter if you don't have AP this or that. Westlake is a school that helps your child be spiritually strong. As a little bonus, basically anyone can play on sports teams. My friend was a 5'2" basketball starter, I played volleyball for 4 years, and every sports team is a way to grow in friendships, physical strength, and in your faith.

These are some amazing people who teach here. "They are caring, shaing, loving people" - and that's…read morewhat they teach your children to be. You can't go wrong bringing your children to Ms Mary and company. They will be safe and loved in this environment. I would say the learning is on the slower side - but in my opinion not in a bad way. Children are able to be themselves, express themselves, and learn at their own pace. It truly is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers. I'm so glad that my daughter attends this school.

From the owner: Over 35years experience. Accepting pre-school ages 3-6…read more Mary's Peppermint Stick Pre-School accepts children ages 3-6 years old for preschool enhancement. We offer morning and afternoon pre-school classes. We are a licensed center with over 35 years of experience. Our school provides a developmentally appropriate atmosphere where your child may grow both cognitively and socially. * Morning and Afternoon Pre School Classes* 2, 3, or 5 day programs* Ages 3-6* Licensed Center* Developmental Curriculum* Certified Teachers We are caring, sharing, loving peaceful people. Please call or stop in for more information about our center or visit our website: www.maryspeppermintstick.org.

All 3 of my children have attended Primrose School of Long Grove, with 2 currently enrolled. Every…read moreyear that passes, my appreciation of not just the school, but the standards and staff grows. It is run systemically and professionally, but there is still so much warmth every time my family walks through the doors. I've considered other schools but after taking a summer off to try a different summer camp, we came running back to Primrose! I'm extremely grateful for Jenny and Rich + the entire team that helps run the school. The teachers truly care and it always shows.

We left a local daycare we attended for nearly 3 years to come to Primrose and I wish we had…read moreswitched sooner!! Immediately, we noticed a huge difference in the way the teachers are treated by management and how that reflecTed onto the teaching of our 2 daughters. The amount of care and consideration my kids receive from their teachers and staff leaves my husband and I very impressed week after week. We'd recommend Primrose to anyone!

I have my son enrolled at this facility and he loves it, he always has something to tell me about…read morehis day which differs from many of the other facility's he's been at. Nice place!!

Great asset to the village of Mundelein! Interior is clean, gym equipment up to date and regularly…read moresanitized. Annual membership has a good value for residents. Indoor pool is included in membership with lanes for lap swimming and water walking along with a sauna. Indoor track and treadmills available. Adequate parking available with 2 lots.

Great place to learn and play Pickleball! Highly recommend! Jay is a fun instructor and had lots of…read morepatience!