Amazing school and teachers. My daughter has been attending Growing Places since she was 2 and is…read moreloving all the teachers and program that school offers.

My kids have been going to this school since they been two and my oldest is graduating this weekend…read more:( I have tears in my eyes writing this because I truly will miss this school and everyone of those teachers. My kids have grown and learn so much from them and I will always be grateful for this school and the memories

All three of my children went to this preschool. They had so much fun and learned a lot. The school…read moreis play based which allows the children to explore and learn at their pace. The staff is wonderful. They take the time to know your child and help them in areas that they struggle. Among many things that are good it's wonderful to be able to participate in helper days. You can see how your child is doing along with meeting their friends in the class. I enjoyed helping throughout the year! I would recommend this school to friends and family. It's a great environment for children and parents.

We love the Co-Op Nursery school! My now-kindergartener started there at 15 months in their…read moreparent-tot class which was a great way for us to get out of the house for some fun activities and meet other local families since we were new to the area. He then went through their other classes - 2-year old, 3-day, and PreK. He is now doing great in Kindergarten and loves school and I feel that the Co-Op is a big reason why. My three-year old now goes to the Tuesday/Thursday class from 9 to 11 am and his teachers are wonderful - patient and caring and they are so dedicated to helping the kids participate in a lot of fun and educational activities. My 15-month old will start soon with the parent-tot class also. It is so fun to watch the little ones interact with each other and explore the activities and toys in the room. Since it is a Co-Op, you have the opportunity to participate in your child's education by being the third grown-up in the classroom once every 6 to 8 weeks. (Except for parent-tot where you stay each week.) If you work or otherwise are not able to be in the classroom, there is an option that the school can provide an aide. (Just costs a little bit more.) All of the staff are very special and so great with the kids! (And they often have good parenting advice too!)

All three of my children attended St. John's. I cannot say enough positive things about their…read moreexperience! They made friendships that they still maintain years after graduation. They were taught by kind, loving, knowledgeable teachers. They were well prepared for high school and college. They learned valuable life lessons like service and prayer and mentorship. And I found a community of parents who are friends. So very grateful for this school.

My kid's attended St. John's School and we are so grateful for the Christian Education, college…read morepreparedness and friendships. This Christian education laid the foundation for their journeys at Butler University and John's Hopkins. We still attend church there and volunteer when ever possible. I am so glad that we landed in Illinois and can see that God had a plan for us all along. Keep up the good work.

I have absolutely none of that mom guilt sending my son here! My son is in the infant room and I…read morehave had no regrets going back to work. He LOVES it at Pioneer. The teachers there are wonderful and so caring and it really shows with the kids. I came in at lunch to nurse my son for a while when he first went back and I would see him before he could see me and he was SO happy. The teachers there spend lots of time with the kids and really encourage a lot of activities. We looked at a lot of places and what stood out to us is that this place really encourages kids to be kids and to learn through play. A lot of the other places were structured and while that can be a good thing in small doses, I was the one going back to work and not my son. I also LOVE the fact that there isn't much technology there. If you check it out you will see that the teachers are playing with the kids or interacting with them, not on an iPad to send the hourly updates. Kids are encouraged to play and imagine for activities and it really shows when you walk around because the kids are all having fun and playing but all are very respectful. Even my parents mentioned how happy the kids all were and how much fun they were having when they picked up my son. I also like how it is independent. Decisions can be made without red tape. Miss Jeannine and Miss Nancy have always been so responsive and encouraging. I love that I can talk to them and they are always warm and welcoming. They also know every single child and parent there. I've gone to them for advice or to ask how things are going and they always have time for me. You just can't get that at many other places. It also works well for the bigger kids because they can organize fun activities for the kids and don't have to clear it with corporate in NJ or TX or wherever. The activities they do are so fun for the kids and so rewarding. To anyone looking for a daycare I cannot recommend this place enough. Take a tour and pay attention to the teachers and how much they care. Watch them as they play and interact with the kids. That's what sold us when I looked at it and they have exceeded my expectations. It is scary to think about sending your baby to daycare, but it makes it a lot easier to know you are handing him over to people that care for your guy or girl and they will be having fun with friends.

a little bias cause I worked here one summer but it's a good place to take your kids, the teachers…read moreenjoy what they do and there are a variety of activies for the children. when I worked there they brought in a moon bounce and had an animal expert come in and the kids got to pet and learn about different animals.

Both of my children attend The Gardner School at Yorktown and my husband and I could not be more…read morethrilled with the attention, care, kindness and all around nurturing this school has given to them. The staff is unbelievable and they go above and beyond to make sure we are informed on a day to day basis on the progress of our children. On another note, the activities that are available to the kids are super fun and it is great to see the growth, and confidence that comes with that. I love this school and recommend them highly without any reservation. Angelika, Natalie and Stephanie are amazing! Tell them I sent you!

After trying several daycare solutions, we came across TGS Yorktown just before they opened. I…read morespoke with Kerry, the Executive Director, who was incredibly welcoming from our first conversation. The warm environment and beautiful facility made the decision to sign up our son very easy. Our son was one of the very first students at TGS Yorktown nearly one year ago and started in the infant classroom. The staff has always been extremely communicative, caring and understanding. The updates and photos throughout the day allow us to rest assured knowing our child is in a wonderful and fun learning environment. As he transitioned to eating solids, gained more independence in his motor skills, and began talking, the teaching staff has consistently provided incredible care and paid close attention to his developmental milestones. I think back to our decision to send our little one to daycare, how stressful and anxiety-inducing it can be as a first time parent, especially during a pandemic, and smile because I now cannot imagine our life without the amazing staff at TGS Yorktown!

York Center Park District has a very professional staff and team work ethic. I find they are very…read moreprofessional and sincerely caring of our children. My boys looked forward to going to camp and there was always an exciting story to tell.. unfortunately, Kai was upset that the fun always comes to an end. Looking forward to another great summer with the crew.

I am giving one star only because my kids love the summer camp teen couselors. What has been an…read moreaffordable Summer Camp has now become unfortunately out of our price range. The price increase from 2019 to 2020 is unbelievable! A $90 increase PER WEEK?? For each child?What family can budget for that? Unless the Camp activities and facilities have changed dramatically, this feels like a pure money grab. I did not think Park Districts were for profit. Upsetting, to say the very least. We miss Sarah, the old program director.

I could not be happier with this entire school and staff. My 5 year old daughter just finished her…read morefirst year here and this has become our second home and the staff like family. Everyone in this school are some of the most caring, patient, and knowledgeable teachers I've ever met. I've never heard a single complaint from amy of the parents here and honestly we couldn't be happier. Probably one of the best decisions we've ever made.

We had our 3 year old son at Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn (MAGE) and removed him after he came…read morehome with a dislocated arm. We understand accidents happen. However, we were not notified of any injury at the time it occurred or when we picked him up. To this day (weeks later) MAGE has been unable to tell us how or when our son was injured that day. Due to our son's age, he was unable to articulate what happened, but it is obviously unlikely he did this to himself. Due to the lack of information provided by MAGE, the pediatric doctor requested x-rays to eliminate the possibility of a broken bone. After x-rays revealed no broken bones, his arm was adjusted back into place. We were asking for 100% reimbursement of the $530 for the x-rays which was our out-of-pocket after insurance, and MAGE denied our request. We are very dissatisfied with how this was handled.

WORST DAYCARE EVER. My daughter attended KinderCare a couple…read moreweeks ago and while she was there she came home 3 times with a rash that made her scream in agony. My daughter was also always sick and had diarrhea. The director Jennifer is extremely unorganized & when I told her about her rash she stated it was only brought to her attention once, like excuse me I shouldn't have to tell them about proper care. Don't take your kids here it's also very unsanitary.

We had a poor experience. I dropped my 14 week old off for her first day and stayed about an hour…read more We didn't like what we saw (babies crying in their cribs, babies walking around not being engaged) so I came back a few hours later to check in. My baby was screaming by herself on a boppy while they were warming up her bottle. They could have held her while it warming up since the caregiver was not holding a baby. It took me a while to calm my, typically easy going and never cries baby. I finally got her to calm down and I left, thinking it was such a small window of time, that I need to give it another chance. I came back a few hours later. And again, my never cries, is good with strangers baby is scream crying on a boppy while the other caregiver is not holding any baby and keeps repeatedly shoving a pacifier in my babies mouth. She made no effort to sooth my baby. The caregivers seemed lazy and did nothing to help with my babies first day at daycare. I'm lucky that I could come visit and really observe, to see if what they said matches how they run the facility. I bet if the other parents could come see the crying, unattended children who are not being engaged, I bet they would find alternative care. We didn't go back, and I still get a pit in my stomach when I think of my little girl scream crying all by herself in a new place with no one to soothe her.

This is a great facility it's a new has a lot of features and conveniences. My kids enjoy playing…read moreoutdoors And it's very safe and guarded. I really have no problems getting in and out of the facility and parking and they provide very good service

Our infant son started at KA in November 2019 and we feel comfortable leaving him in their care…read more The facility is sparkling clean and they sanitize toys daily. The curriculum is impressive but the most important thing for our 8 month old is that the staff is nurturing. They give him so much love and it is clear he loves being there! The 'Ladybug Room' teachers are delightful and he lights up when he sees them. Dawn and Kristen are hands on and you can feel the love when you walk in the door. It stinks that I can't be with my son all day, every day, but I never question his safety and security when he is in KA's care. Highly recomend KA of OBT!

We had a wonderful experience this past year with our 3-year old at Creative Day Learning Center…read more She really blossomed in the small group setting and learned a ton of independence. We got regular updates on what the kids were doing. I really appreciated the proactive approach that the Director took to keep everyone healthy during cold and flu season by limiting visitors and exposure opportunities too. The group is fabulous and takes advantage of their location to downtown Lombard. My little one just started school with her older siblings and was so well prepared and eager to be off to a "big school" after her year at Creative Day. We also can't wait to come back for the summer program next year.

My son attended Creative Day for 2 yrs from Aug 2020 - Aug 2022, and I wish I found this place…read moresooner! My son transferred from a large daycare after the shutdown due to COVID and changes in my work style and schedule. Creative Day has been amazingly flexible and accommodating. Made navigating COVID's unknowns much less stressful for our family. In summer, kids take a train to Elmhurst for a movie day and go to a splash park. Owner (a couple) operated pre-school in a former school building with play ground and a huge gymnasium where kids run around and ride tricycles in winter. Smaller class size and personalized attention was so much better fit for my son.