My daughter has been here in the part time program (preschool) for two years and will be starting…read moreher third in the fall. My son will now be joining her. My daughter is always so excited to go off to school! She is happy, learning new things, trying new foods (in half day programs it includes snack and lunch!), making new friends... The staff is always helpful and friendly and truly seem to care, and the classrooms are large. This year they started a teacher-parent messaging system using an app, so I get to hear from the teachers how each day was about 15 minutes after I pick her up! They send pictures with it too. PPED is a great place to send your little ones!

Absolutely the best! My 2-year-old son started preschool this year at PPED. I couldn't ask for a…read moremore friendly and loving environment for him, and he looks forward to preschool every day. PPED is very accommodating; you can choose to bring your kids any combination of weekdays, not just a set MWF or TR schedule. They offer full-day childcare, and are always happy to keep my son all day on days when we have other commitments and need childcare. PPED offers preschool for 2-year-olds and they even help with potty training! Also, my son has a healthy snack and a full hot lunch before pickup, so he can come home and get his nap in on time. Aside from all the perks mentioned above, the staff here really love and care about the kids. Everyone always has a smile on their face, and they truly seem excited to see my son every morning. Kids can pick up on this pretty fast, and it doesn't take more than a second for him to have a big smile on his face and run right to one of his teachers. Leaving such a young child with someone else can certainly be stressful, but I feel great knowing that my child is being cared for by people who have earned my trust and really care about his well being. We are so lucky to have found PPED. Thank you all!

My family has been using Triple R for childcare for 8 years and I cannot express how grateful I am…read moreto have found them. Their facility in New Lenox is beautiful and always so clean. The staff cares so much and have always taken amazing care of my children. The pricing is extremely fair for the area and well worth the care they provide. I've put a child through their kindergarten program and summer program and was impressed with both programs. Any concerns I've had throughout the years have been discussed and I've always felt heard. I've also gotten great advice through the years when I've asked for it. Have recommended them to everyone I know and will continue!

Whoever works at the front desk needs a training in customer service. We came for a tour and they…read moreseemed okay enough and the classroom looked clean. Nobody was overly friendly but with how many times I see this place mentioned on my neighborhood Facebook group I was willing to look past it. However, every time I have called to register my son I have been met with a teenager-esque attitude and a very short response- "UM yeah, you actually can't save your spot yet, call back next week, okay, bye!" When I call back a week later I'm met with "Yeahhhhh, sorry your spot is gone, we're on a waitlist now." When I expressed disappointment at being told to wait only for them to give the spot, instead of being given a decent human apology I'm asked "So do you want it or not?" I'm willing to be flexible when it comes to high quality care, but when I can't even get a polite response or a sense of empathy on the phone I definitely do not feel comfortable leaving my two year old son there. God only knows how far their patience goes with young children.

We have been a part of the La Petite family for almost five years now, and I cannot recommend them…read morehighly enough. Not NEARLY enough! Ms. Stacy runs a fantastic program, and her leadership really shows in the quality of care provided. Miss Deanna is equally incredible, providing that extra layer of support and management that keeps everything running smoothly. Even when something goes wrong at home before the day at daycare! They're his driver Ms Michelle is so cautious and cheerful for the kiddos each day for school drop offs. SO convenient right?! What truly sets them apart is their tender hearts, safety and comfort of the children is al Amy's on top of the list and flexibility! They are incredibly accommodating; as long as you provide notice, La Petite Academy is always willing to work with you and your family's specific needs. It feels like a true partnership in raising our children. Our kids genuinely love their teachers--Miss Taylor is a household favorite!--and they look forward to going every day. After half a decade of experience with them, I can confidently say that if you're looking for a place where your children will be loved, supported, and truly known, this is it. Truly(: I couldn't have asked for a better person establishment to help raise our babies We love La Petite Academy!

Ms. Allie, Oh my goodness where we begin? This sweet lady has totally been our sons anchor. He…read morecompletely adores her. It's how we actually get him to school with a smile on his face lol. Her lesson plans and activities are well executed, fun, and Jack talks about them after school. So that's amazing! She is also an amazing "documenter" and communicator. She posts a lot and keeps us updated on what the kiddos are doing all the time. It truly makes being at work a little easier knowing that your kid is having fun and learning and engaged. Excellent lesson plans and execution (as well as showing you what your child is learning everyday) is an asset that helps set La Petite above the rest. Her work ethic, care, kindness, and knowledge really stand out. She even tries to time changing jacks diaper at the right time before pick up. Its amazing! And it means a lot especially when us parents don't know what the day will throw at us. Ms. Shae. Holy Cannoli. From the first time we met her we absolutely adored her. She is so smart. I can remember walking in the hall and she knew who everyone was, whose parents were who, when kiddos were getting picked up.... All the details. It's very impressive. It was very obvious that she knew everything and cared to the fullest capacity. Not only are her comfort and care immeasurable..... She engages the kids in a way that pulls them in and makes their minds think. She too has shown how amazing La Petite is. Ms. Shae has a light and knowledge that is also irreplaceable, she is an amazing asset to la petite and our lives. We want her celebrated. Both of these individuals make such a positive and powerful impact on our day to day. We can't thank you enough.

Hi @Melissa penny lanes business director,…read more Since I can't reply back to your comment on my review I'll just write it here. Nothing, I wrote is inaccurate information. I totally understand that these reviews are very important for penny lanes business. This is why I took the time to write out the review. For parents seeking child care for their children and wanting to make the best decision. Actually, some of the things that you stated in your reply was very inaccurate such as my reason to leave the daycare. We left due to having so many incidents occur and the lack of incidents reports being made and also lack of accountability. Most of the time my daughter was sent home from daycare with cuts and bruises. Teachers were unable to explain what happened due to them "not being around" or "leaving early for the day" so she was left in the care of substitute teacher and no one in the daycare could find whichever "substitute teacher "was in the class in at the time to explain the constant injuries. Also, on August 11th I was called into penny lanes due to my child having a busted lip and chipped tooth. I expressed my concerns to the director of the daycare Ms.Laura she responded back to me and let me know if I wanted my child to not have so many incidents I needed a nanny. Which I was completely token back by. I understand things happen in a daycare but as a director for that to be the response back to a concern parent is very insensitive. Also, to double back to the abrupt departure. Laura allow us to leave without putting in the 2 week notice due to not us moving but me being so uncomfortable with my child being enrolled under you guys care second longer. Her last day was that Thursday morning November 6th due to another unreported incident. My daughter was enrolled in for a year. I have never once received a weekly paper meal plan in advance. My child was there 5 days a week and 8-8.5 hrs a day. So I understand that health and safety is the utmost importance but it's seems like the ball was dropped multiple times with my child. Also, is always a lack of accountability. This is not the blame game. If I'm paying for a good quality daycare I expect the best quality health and safety for my child. I left the review for parents to understand that penny lanes daycare of oak lawn does not provide this experience for each and every child. Also, if you need for me to provide any proof I can. Thank you. -Brianna Boyce

Penny Lane school in Oak Lawn exceeds every expectation we had as parents. From the moment we…read morewalked through those red doors, the environment is warm, clean and thoughtfully designed to make children feel safe, engaged and genuinely happy. What I love most about this place is their staff, their level of care, patience, and attentiveness goes far beyond what we could have hoped for. Its rare to find a place that combines such high standards with genuine heart, but Penny lane (Oak Lawn) does exactly that. We are incredibly fortunate to have found them and would recommend them wholeheartedly to any parent looking for exceptional care. I currently, have 3 of my kids enrolled there. 2 of them in daycare and 1 in their before and after school care. We also leverage their summer camp program. We love Penny Lane, Oak Lawn!

We have sent three boys to Kiddie Academy up until kindergarten since 2017 with our youngest boy…read morefinishing up there this year. We can't be more grateful for how they've helped our boys flourish socially and academically. Teachers from years ago still remember our older boys' names and always put smiles on their faces. Every teacher we have had has been nurturing and positive with our boys. Thank you Sierra and Colleen for doing all the behind the scenes work to make Kiddie Academy a great place to drop our kids off.

My child has been with Kiddie Academy since he was 6 months old and now he's going to headed to…read morekindergarten in the fall. Over these years the professionalism and care his teachers have demonstrated have been exemplary. Their ability to relate and work with children on their level is nothing less than inspired which allows my wife and I to work full time without concern around his level of care. They are a valuable resource in the community which has helped create a well rounded social environment my son ensuring that he will be well adjusted as he transitions into this next phase of education. I can't thank them enough for their steadfast and diligent work on a daily basis.

Hello, I love Kiddie…read moreKarehouse! They are special to my heart. The teachers, the administratiom, and overall atmosphere of the building is great! I appreciate everything they do for my son. He's been here for almost 3 years. Great experience.

I love this place!! This was a great choice and so convenient between work and home. My son is…read morelearning so much daily. Good behavior, communication, accountability. And of course the academics. It warms my heart when I see his growth and witness him teaching others what he has learned from the day. The staff is amazing, facility is clean and safe.

I'm a grandmother who grandson goes to Bright start child care He is an African-American two year…read moreold and dark skin kind of big for his age and the child of color in his class ... the Teacher label the child as animal groups and my grandson was name Ape not only that !!! they say he is aggressive now the school a parent call dcfa on a two year he can not speak whole words ... this is very racist ... This. Not a daycare for young black child this not what they need

If I knew then what I know now!! We were extremely disappointed with this child care center! We…read morefound the director to be unprofessional, condescending and incompetent! We also learned that only a minimal amount of the staff were state certified (2). The technology usage for the students was sub par (classroom had only 1 small computer with 30 students)!! We were also very dissatisfied with the lack of structure that was provided in the classrooms! Students were allowed to play constantly which unfortunately, has made it extremely difficult to a student transitioning to another school that does focus on education! The lack of unpreparedness that my child now has is extremely alarming!! Please do your research when looking for a child care center for your child! If you are just looking for a babysitting service, then this may work for you. However, if you are looking for a child care center that will prepare your child for the next level educationally, avoid this place!!

I experience the best service at first years university they really take care of my children. they…read moreare very wonderful people !! I love the teachers and staff members Ms Wendy is awesome! she helps me every morning and she is very energetic !! Love her kids Ms Arianna is awesome also make sure everyone is doing the job and things are in order ! I love the owner when I did my tour the place was clean and smell good very welcoming person! Ms Theresa is also a good wonderful person she love the babies ! Ms Rosa is awesome she teach Spanish to the little ones thank u so much first years university ! U guys are awesome !!!!!!!!

We had a wonderful experience with FYU. The staff are true professionals--caring, loving, and…read moretrustworthy. My son learned so much while he was there and genuinely enjoyed going each day, which meant everything to us as parents. I always felt confident that he was in a safe, nurturing environment. We're very grateful for the care and support they provided.