Cadence is great! We have been here for almost 8 years and my kids love it! The teachers are all…read moregreat and my kids love them and the activities they plan! My kids usually don't want to leave when it's time to go! Definitely a great place to bring your kiddos!

When I moved to Normal, IL one of my biggest concerns was finding reliable, full-time childcare for…read moremy newborn. Cadence Academy staff and teachers were incredibly responsive, fun, caring and helpful from day one. My daughter is now 4-years old and continues to thrive at Cadence! The classrooms are welcoming, full of engaging and educational activities, and friends who my daughter talks about every night (teachers and kids). As a full-time working mom, I never worry about my daughter during the workday- I know she is in good hands. When I arrive to pick her up I am greeted by the staff, get a quick verbal daily report from a lead teacher, get a detailed report sent via email and mobile device, and have the joy of hearing an excited 4-year-old version of "what I did today" on our car ride home. I would choose Cadence Academy Main Street over and over again!

We used Scribbles for daycare from 12 weeks to age 4 for our two daughters. It had the most outdoor…read morespace of any local facility and is great about field trips. Now we do after-school care for our Kindergartener and she loves it. They do crafts, snacks, and playtime. Our kids have always been safe, well cared for, and have had tons of fun at Scribbles. Teachers like Miss Bailey, Miss Emma, and Mr Joe feel like family.

I have absolutely loved our experience with Scribbles! My daughter started after she turned two and…read morehad been with a family member prior. Miss Erica and her team did an amazing job helping my kiddo acclimate to the new environment and routine. She went from only taking contact naps to being able to sleep independently in class, which had been my biggest concern. She then moved to the young pre-k class with Miss Consuela and here is where she really flourished. Miss Consuela and Miss Taniya worked with her a lot and by the time she moved to pre-school, she knew her alphabet, could spell her name, knew all her numbers, shapes and colors. Now that she's in Pre-School with Mr. Joe & Miss Jocelyn she has continued to grow and shine! She's learning more socialization skills and they continue to make sure she's challenged in multiple ways. Completely separate of how invested and dedicated all of her teachers have been to her learning, everyone on staff has been so completely caring, kind and supportive. Everyone from the administration to the teacher's aides obviously genuinely committed to the kids that attend Scribbles. And as a parent, it is such a weight off knowing that when I go to work each day, one thing I don't need to worry about is my daughter. I know she's cared for and loved while she's at Scribbles. Along with taking amazing care of my child, the staff at Scribbles has always been fantastic about working with me. Whether it be questions or concerns or looking for advice, no matter what I've approached them with, I am always given time and patience. Neither my daughter nor myself have ever been treated like just another child or parent. Before starting at Scribbles, we looked at multiple centers. One of the reasons I chose Scribbles was because their teacher to child ratio, especially in the younger classes, was 2-3 kids less than other centers we considered. In regard to cost, they are right in line with other places in town, and in my opinion, offer the highest level of learning and care. If you want the peace of mind of knowing that when they can't be with you, your child will be taken care of and loved, Scribbles is the place to take them!

If not for the school's inaction on a serious ethical issue, I would give WBB a 5-star review. My…read moreson attended the 2's program with Miss Megha, Miss Ashley and Miss Faria and the Multi-age class with Miss Stephaney and Miss Amy this year. All of these teachers and Miss Colleen are phenomenal people that we loved. We also had great experience with all the other teachers in passing. We were saddened to have to make the decision to leave due to the 4s program, specifically one incident/teacher. What happened may not impact you personally and you may not even care, however, as the daughter of an immigrant (Indian-American) and a minority and because there are so many immigrant families that attend this preschool, I feel that I must inform families that are considering WBB as a preschool program.   Last summer, I came across concerning public social media posts on a WGLT immigration article made by the 4s assistant. I felt they were hateful, intolerant of others and lacked compassion and empathy for children and their families. I contacted the WBB administration with screenshots of the comments. The Board President called me and in her own words she found these posts "disturbing". A total of three parents that I am aware of contacted the school regarding this specific incident.  She let me know that she spoke to the teacher and the teacher didn't really see the correlation between her comments and how that transfers to the students she interacts with. This response to her actions was troubling to me because even though it may not be spoken in front of children, these beliefs almost certainly influence behavior. The lack of judgement she showed by posting such comments on a public forum made me feel that she felt confident and strongly about her opinions. Therefore,I felt uncomfortable leaving my son in her care and concerned he could be treated differently in the 4s classroom. I did not immediately remove my son because we had such a good experience in the 2s program and he would not have direct contact with the teacher that made these remarks. After my conversation with the Board President she stated that she would follow up with me after they observed the teacher and would make a determination on how to proceed. She did not follow up with me. I contacted her once I needed to make a final decision on my son's Pre-K program. She stated that they observed this teacher and decided not to make any changes to the current situation and that my family was probably better off choosing a different preschool which we ultimately did. Yes, she suggested that we leave. We felt very unwelcome at WBB by the Board President response in bringing up this legitimate concern. I understand it is completely the school's decision to stand by their employee, however I believe before you pick this program you should know who your child is being influenced by especially when they make their views so public. When someone shows you who they are, believe them. Had she not posted these comments I would never know she felt this way and my son would have obviously finished preschool at WBB but I can't unsee it or ignore it. This experience showed us what the administration values are and they are not in line with we want for our children.

My son is thriving at Wesley's Bright Beginnings. I love the communication from the teacher and…read moreknowing what's going on in class. He is currently in the 3's class and within a few months (we started in November) can write his name with upper and lower case letters. I love the curriculum and age appropriate activities through play. I am floored as a parent to know he will be ready for kindergarten once he graduates this awesome program. We can't say enough good things about WBB!

Great staff, truly cares for the health and safety of the children. The children always came first,…read morethe dedication and the commitment of everyone involved is truly human.

The employees are really dedicated to helping kids and families who are really struggling. They're…read moreable to help kids with severe behavioral issues who can't stay in their public schools, babies who need to start their lives on a more stable foundation, and kids who have been adopted and are experiencing struggles in their new families.

I have sent all three of my children to St. Marks, for both preschool and daycare! The staff has…read morealways cared for my kids, and they teach all the basic knowledge needed to succeed in kindergarten. I highly recommend St. Marks as both a daycare and preschool to anyone looking!

Such a great preschool program! My son attended preschool there for 2 years. The director and the…read moreteachers are all wonderful, kind, and caring. The classrooms, indoor playground, and outdoor playground are awesome. My son learned so much and blossomed thanks to this great program.