My son only lasted a week due to extreme bullying that went on in this school.The staff here…read moreabsolutely did not care, and tried to justify it. My son was head butted so hard he actually fell to the ground. My son stated he was being called "idiot, baby, and dumb", by children much older than him. He now says he "hates school" What adult blames a 5 year old? My child defending himself was made to be the bigger issue. The cherry on top was right before we withdrew him the teacher was asked by my sons medical doctor to fill out a form and give it back to me. The school flat out refused to hand the form back to me. Today, as I picked up my sons belongings I was told that (completely out of retaliation ) they school shredded the document "since he was no longer enrolled" As I am certain you can see, nobody at this school is living by "Catholic Values", do not just run away from this school and parish but marathon sprint away.

I was actually surprised that St. Hubert was cheaper than other pre-k's so that was a no brainer…read more Tuition is around $800 a month. Before care is $10 a day and aftercare is $20 a day until 6 pm. They have a lot of activities and school functions. There are some activities that I feel should just be fun smh people don't have to worry about cost like having a trunk or treat should be free! During the week there are different classes incorporated like Spanish, computer, gym, etc. It is a diverse school which I appreciate and was a must for me.

This school year (2013), we have two children enrolled in St John the Evangelist. One is in first…read moregrade and the other is in kindergarten. There were a few major factors that played a role in our decision to choose St John the Evangelist: 1) Class size: Last year, our son's kindergarten class was the first year they split into two classes instead of a single class and it helped in making class sizes that were already comparatively small, even smaller. The amount of attention each individual student receives is incredible! 2) The Principal was a delight in our interview process and has been an administrator and teacher in Catholic Schools for quite some time. She personally gave us a tour of the school, invited us to sit in classrooms to examine teaching styles (we visited multiple grades, not just the kindergarten). She is determined to get the best out of her staff and our children each day. She is extremely approachable and available to us, as parents, with any questions we have. 3) Our family's Catholic faith was a big reason in choosing to educate our children through SJE. It is truly inspiring to see our children grow in mind, body, and spirit simultaneously. We are truly grateful that our Catholic Tradition is integrated in their educational upbringing. One of the many success stories that we have with our son from last school year is that he was already reading beginner books by himself after just a couple of months of Kindergarten. I couldn't believe my ears when he started reading to me; it concreted our decision even further. Now that we are armed with our own experiences of St John the Evangelist, we wouldn't hesitate doing this all over again. We highly recommend anyone considering a private education in the area to put SJE on their short list of institutions for consideration. It is a blessing to know our children are getting the best of what the teachers and administrators have to offer every day.

I typically do not leave reviews, however I saw Lady L's review as a black family. I was looking…read morefor a private school for my African American children a little closer to home. Stumbled across St Johns. Ironically I used to attend St Johns back in the 90s. Sounds like nothing has changed. At the time I was the ONLY black student in the entire school. k-8. I felt like more of an attraction than anything. Definitely felt like the teachers were all harder on me than my peers. Mind you, I have never been a troubled kid, nor a bad student. I was considering allowing my children to go there but thanks to Lady L, I think I will pay more for another school rather than subject them to the type of scrutiny and racism I endured while there.

I have entrusted Atonement Christian Day School with all 3 of my children. The environment is…read moreclean, welcoming, and holds a great sense of community. The individual classrooms are well decorated, organized, and full of educational toys. In addition there is a huge gym for indoor play and new playgrounds (one for toddlers and one for older children) that my children love. My children have attended a handful of daycares in the area due to covid closures; since starting ACDS in 2021 I have been consistently pleased with ACDS' compassionate teachers, routines, and communication. The director is strong in her leadership and vision. She is very easy to approach with questions and is also hands on with the children. I give ACDS a 10 out of 10.

A teacher here, Annemarie Dziedzic, abused 5+ kids in the wobbler room (See news article:…read morehttps://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210304/former-barrington-day-care-worker-charged-with-child-battery). Multiple teachers witnessed events over several months and 0 reported to DCFS until 1 finally did once a child had its head hit on the wall. The teachers have been "retrained" in mandatory reporting, but I'm not convinced a culture changes so fast. Even now that the abuser does not work there, we have been promised access to video cameras and that has not happened. I've generally found the staff to be very unfriendly and unhelpful sending parents notes like "Leave headbands in the car. This is not a hair salon." and refusing to help potty train saying, "Once you have potty trained at home, we will follow up." How does someone potty train a toddler only certain parts of the day?!?! I would not recommend this school.

Bringing our children to Immanuel has been the best decision my husband and I could have made! Both…read moreof our girls went to 7th and 8th grade there. The teachers have helped my girls become better students and both of them made honor roll every trimester last year. They also have a top notch basketball program. The girls team has won the state championship many years and won nationals last year. The coaches are phenomenal and have really taught my girls how to be competitive athletes with tenacity and integrity. We now have more confident and happy young ladies that work harder then they ever did before. I honestly can't say enough about what an amazing experience we've had at Immanuel! Its like we have a whole other extended family!

Although Palatine has great public schools educationally, we felt something was lacking in local…read morejunior highs that would help give my children a stronger moral compass in an increasingly complex world. Immanuel was the answer to my prayers - strong educationally and morally. One hour of Sunday School wasn't enough. And Immanuel has sports, fine arts, jr high electives, a science fair, history fair, math competition, etc so everything you want in a school plus much needed daily lessons in compassion. Best school decision we ever made! You want to send your kids here!

My friend is very involved in this synagogue. Even though we are not members, I take my kids here…read morefor tot shabbat once per month. Its a great congregation. The members are incredible nice and everyone is welcoming. It definitely feels like the community you would expect from any house of worship. If we lived in the NW burbs, this would definitely be the place we'd belong. The Tot Shabbats have been a lot of fun and the kids have really enjoyed playing with the other kids.

My family has been very happy with Beth Tikvah Early Childhood Center. This will be my daughter's…read more4th year there and it has been a great preschool experience for her. My son will be starting preschool this year and is very excited to be going too. I have also done the parent-tot class with both children and that was a wonderful class also.

This center is by far the BEST center and the ONLY center I want my children to go to. Miss Amanda…read moreand Miss Lori and their staff are truly UNBELIEVABLE. I have been taking my oldest son here for 2 and a half years and our youngest, who is now 6 months old, has been enrolled since 12 weeks. This center is beyond clean, BEYOND friendly and the teachers have taught my kiddos more than I ever could. They send me pictures, videos and potty updates all day long! During this COVID19 pandemic, this center was deemed essential. We are more than grateful and proud of the safety precautions they have taken to ensure our boys are safe and sound and HAPPY. If I can't have the boys home with me, there is no other place I would want them to be than in the care of these talented and loving individuals. To me, they are our family. If I could give this center a million stars, I would.

The misinformation and negativity on these review sites by various reviewers blows my mind…read moresometimes. This is the only daycare my daughter and son have been to in their entire lives. My daughter is 6 and my son is 4. The teachers at this KinderCare have taken care of them since they were about 6-8 weeks old and have done a great job. My kids love going here and look forward to going, and they are always in a good mood when I pick them up. The educational opportunities here are really great. Both my kids went through the phonics program which helped tremendously. They have done the cooking classes, the science classes, the music classes. There are so many. My kids have had a very stable group of teachers to work with at the facility. One thing that is so great is the public school bus at the nearby elementary school picks up and drops off at this KinderCare. Talk about convenient. And it is nice that my daughter rides the same school bus as the rest of the kids. The directors of this center have a tough job dealing with emotional parents and parents that are slow to pay their tuition for which they have to continually follow up with. We visited 4-5 daycare facilities before settling on this one. We also tried a nanny for a month before deciding that wasn't a fit for us. HANDS DOWN we are very happy we chose this KinderCare for our kids. Not all daycare centers are built the same, and this one is special with great people in it that will take good care of your child.

We love Pathways at Willow Creek Church! The teachers are great and very hands on. Our daughter…read morelooks forward to going to school and even asks to go on the weekends. She is learning a lot and the friends she is making are incredible. We were worried for the transition from one daycare to the other but it's the best switch we could have done!

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!