When you pay as much as we do in taxes one would think they would keep my kid safe during recess…read moreand gym class. My kid has broke his arm during gym class, kicked in the balls and pushed down on the cement during recess. The staff are either lazy or not paying attention because it is happening way too often. Beside this the director of Tripp is a liar and tried to cover up the incident. She called my kid into the office and coarse my kid into changing his story. The principal is no better and I can tell from their emails and their tone they are phony baloney and have no business running a school in such a good district. I'm trying to move this summer so I do not have to deal with these frauds as I do not trust my son in their care.

This school is a hidden gem. A friend of mine recommended it to me, and he found it by a…read morerecommendation, too. I think, it's a non-for-profit school, and therefore, they don't advertise their services. My kid is a 10-year old boy, and although he doesn't always want to go this school because of the extra work, he understands, how much it benefits him to attend classes there. Now, he is one of the best students at his regular school and attends an advanced math class! He also gained some programmer's skills at Stella Academy and built his own website. We are really proud of him. I hope the owners of the business wouldn't mind me opening this page. I just thought that more people should know about it. The teachers are good (Paul is our favorite), the prices are very affordable, and kids get really smart there.

It's a school, what else can I say. I was here for startup on new equipment and didn't get to see…read morethe staff. Building is nice, updated and modern.

This review is for the playground - Although the school itself is acclaimed my kids aren't old…read moreenough yet to know how good it is. The main playground is brand new and very nice. Since it's at a school its geared towards elementary age kids, so no baby swings. Nice squishy play surface, several fun slides and climbing structures. There is also a smaller, fenced in playground for younger kids (Probably for the preschool located within the school). This one is fine but has a messy mulch base. But because its fenced and has a bench, it is a nice contained place to play.

BGMS is a wonderful school with amazing staff with decade long experience. We had a very satisfying…read moreexperience with the preschool classroom. The admin staff are very friendly and helpful to answer your questions at anytime. They truly practice Montessori principles and our kid learnt a ton of good habits and independence in a very short period of time. Highly recommended to parents looking for a Montessori preschool in NW suburbs of IL.

We were fortunate enough to find BGMS and sent our two daughters there for 3 years. It was a great…read moreplace for our daughters and we would have never left except we moved to a different suburb. Our teachers were excellent and they have fun family outings like the Valentines Day dance. We miss BGMS but we will always be part of the family and recommend them for any parents looking for daycare options in the area.

My son is a student at this school and he loves it. It is a school for "gifted" children and while…read moreI hate that label it is what it is. The school goes from pre K-8th grade which is a great thing since the kids will be in one school until high school. It is a private school so it does cost quite a bit but it really is an exceptional school. Whether or not it's worth the money I can't really say. Personally, I would cringe at the price tag if Einstein himself were teaching my child. They just built a new building this year and it is amazing. So much better than the old building they were in. Lots of room and the capability to have more students, classes and teachers. Some pros: The facility is wonderful, the teachers are great and really care about the kids. Reading and math are based on ability, not on grade. So, if your 5-6 year old is reading like a nine-year old, they will be put in with those readers. The school isn't even "grade" based. there is no "1st grade", etc. It is level based. They have a GREAT fine arts program. Extensive art, music and drama programs that you won't find in a public school. Some cons: There is a bit of an elitist attitude there at times but I think it comes more from parents than the staff. There is a bit of communication problem with the school and the parents. There just doesn't seem to be a cohesive way for parents to get the information they need. If you're considering sending your child here, definitely sign up for a visit and a shadow day. Personally, as long as we can afford it, my son will be going to this school.

I recently graduated from SAA, and looking back just a couple years, I have to say that SAA has…read morechanged me a lot. I feel more confident and motivated, and I have made some amazing friends. One of the things about SAA that makes it unique is that the fact that you will do as well as the work you put in. As long as you take advantage of the local resources and have some self motivation to do well, it isn't hard to master the schoolwork and beyond. The teachers are willing to help if you are willing to ask, even when it comes down to academics beyond the classroom. For example, when I needed help for my High School application, or improving my SAT scores, my teachers were glad to lend me a hand. Also, I have to give props to the excelled math program that SAA offers. Where I initially did not enjoy math as a subject at all, SAA motivated me to improve my math ability. I eventually became part of the Math Team and found a passion for mathematics. SAA was a great choice for me, and I got a lot out of my experience.

Highly recommend. Acclaimed academics in a charming country school setting…read more I'm so glad we heard such great things about this school when we moved here from out-of-state. We love the wonderful teachers and great friends we've met @ Long Grove Country School

From the owner: Long Grove Country School has Education and Enrichment programs running from 7am-6pm for children…read moreages 3-6 and Elementary After-Care students. All programs are theme-based with an opportunity for an interactive, hands-on learning experience.

My son still talks about this school 2 years after attending because he misses it so much. It's a…read moregreat community of teachers and kiddos and he's still kept in contact with his friends he made here. They are very attentive to children's needs and teach to the whole child!

I enrolled my 2 year this fall, but had to withdraw after he was bitten and now scratched in the…read moreface. After withdrawing him last week (30 days notice required), we drop him off today to find his cubbie gone and no one even greeting him. This place is so unprofessional! The teachers here are unresponsive and lazy (1 to 5 kids ratio), yet all these incidents keep happening. This child care is a joke and is a glorified "kinderCare" with more $$. I would not recommend bringing your kids here.