Today we had the pleasure of meeting Ariana and she was absolutely AMAZING. We have 3 kids (2,4,6)…read moreand she was able to handle them with ease. She was very polite and calm which is exactly what we were looking for. In a 2 hour session my husband and I were able to meet and plan the next steps for our business as well as have some down time. Ariana had control the entire time and respected our wish to keep the kids to a certain area of the house.She came right in and took over. Ariana it was a pleasure having you and we look forward to seeing you again.

Mia and her team have crafted such a fresh and playful springboard for my kiddos first school…read moreexperience. Everyday is an adventure (great walks and activities). We even shout "HIIIII CHOOOCHOOO" every time we pass by in the car. Our youngest is in Locomotives (4-6) and is leaving soon for CPS. His expressive language has improved immensely and is absolutely ready for his next chapter. Thanks to Choo Choo. I don't write a lot of reviews, but small businesses- especially quality childcare/schooling is so important. They really rely on word of mouth so I'm spreading the word however I can. Thank you Choo Choo!

ChooChoo left a child at a park on one of their outings. Nannies at the park indicated the child…read morewas left for 7-8 minutes. The bigger concern on our part was that the owner initially communicated to parents denying the event and did not have a plan to prevent the issue in the future until a parent meeting pushing for changes. Subsequently ChooChoo selectively enforced their 60 day notification for leaving the daycare. Would not recommend

We love sending our son to Near the Pier. His teacher, Miss Sonja, has been wonderful. He lights up…read moreevery time he sees her. We also appreciate that it's not one of the mega chain daycares. Everything feels very personal and genuine. Highly recommended.

My boys has attended Near the Pier for 4 years now. They absolutely love the school and the staff…read more The teachers are a great encouragement and the academic program is great. The boys confidence are outstanding and I contribute a lot of that to this school and the teachers. The summer camp is amazing!! They attend summer fun trips every week and my boys are usually worn out by Pick Up time Extremely clean, and well managed by the director Ms Tonja, who I must say is the most supportive. Is so loving to her students my kids feel her love. Hands down wouldn't trust my kids anywhere else.

If you're considering Fulton Kid & Co, go for it. My toddler son has been going here for 5 months…read moreand loves it. During my tour, I was a little hesitant because I loved our old daycare so much but we moved and the commute was too much. The environment here is wonderful and much better than our previous daycare. The class is structured but allows for flexibility to meet individual child's needs. The director Mrs. Aryna is professional and prompt to responding to questions. All the teachers are kind. The place is extremely clean. They have cameras you can view your child throughout the day in addition to multiple daily photos sent to Kindertales app. I will be sending my daughter next month to the infants 1 class. I've popped in a few times over that past few months. As sad as I am to go back to work and will miss my baby, I know she will be in good hands. The infant classroom is never chaotic with a bunch of crying babies. I don't know how they do it but the babies seem so happy and content. My old daycare, infant classroom was chaotic. I thought that was normal because, well, they are babies. Not the case here. The staff to child ratio is great. Overall, nothing but great things about Fulton Kids & Co.

We are so happy with Kids & Company - Fulton for our 10-month old daughter. She started during the…read morepandemic and we could not be not be more impressed with their safety protocols and dedicated Director and staff. Our daughter lights up as soon as we walk through the door due to the attentive staff who work tirelessly to plan fun activities and support her development. Highly recommend!

They take great care of our daughter. Wonderful staff. My daughter is excited to go in the morning…read more The director is the nicest lady, and really gets to know every family. Great choice for daycare in Chicago!

Cornerstone was a wonderful first daycare experience for our son. He started at Cornerstone when he…read morewas just 16 weeks old. We loved his teachers, Ms. Cassandra, Ms. Moya, and Ms. Taniyah! They were so kind and caring and really made our son feel loved and cared for. His face would light up when he saw them each day. We really appreciated getting updates in the app throughout the day on his meals, sleep, and diaper changes along with pictures and videos. We relocated and were definitely sad to leave Cornerstone. I highly recommend Cornerstone to families looking for great child care.

Our son started at the Goddard School part-time at 12 months and has since transitioned full time…read more The Goddard School staff has been incredibly supportive of our family and their willingness to accommodate us as we transitioned into daycare for the first time was above and beyond. In addition to their support, our son is growing and learning each day. We are impressed with the amount of continuous exposure he receives to new curriculum, diversity, and care. The Goddard staff has built our trust!

Picking a daycare is one of the most difficult things to do as a new parent. I have to say we are…read moreso unbelievably grateful to have found the Goddard School West Loop. The administration was ready to work with us and support us the moment we stepped in the door. They truly care about our family and ready to help us with any and all questions. The kitchen staff went out of their way to even give us meal plans for home when we weren't sure about serving sizes based on our baby's age. Lastly, the teaching staff. They are truly the most amazing group of people. I feel like I am dropping my girl off with family every day. (Family that is trained and skilled in early child development!) My daughter is loved and being taught important life skills every day. We are beyond blessed to have this village of incredible people on our team!

My son joined Marcey Street back in March and this was his first time being in daycare. He was 13…read moremonths old. As a first time mom I was of course nervous, but Emmarie was very hands on every step of the way. His teachers showed him so much love right away! He struggled at first but it truly warmed my heart to see how much his teachers and supporting staff loved him and made it their goal to make daycare his second home. Within a few weeks, it was clear he was in a safe and happy place. The picture and video updates I get are the best! I wouldn't trust just anyone with my child - but I fully trust this daycare and team. Would highly recommend to any and everyone!

We are so happy with this daycare. Our daughter loves the teachers and all the staff, she gets…read moresuper excited in the morning when walking over. She's still in the infant room at 8 months but has learned and grown so much. I really feel so much of her progress is due to the great teachers and her interactions with the other babies. The teachers are incredibly caring and send wonderful pictures and notes every day. They have been so careful during this difficult time, it's clear it was so much additional work but the focus on safety and health was reassuring. Very glad that our daughter is enrolled here!

NOTE: This review is only for the customer service that Denise provided, we did not end up actually…read moreusing the daycare. We were supposed to start at Kids & Co this spring, but due to a multitude of factors (all connected to COVID-19) kept on having to push back our start date. Kids & Co (Denise in particular) was incredibly flexible and understanding throughout this very stressful and uncertain time, which I'll always be deeply grateful for. I can't speak to the actual childcare since we ended up not needing it, but Denise's professionalism and empathy was an absolute godsend for us throughout the entire process.

We are so happy with our experience at Kids and Company Lincoln Park. Ms. Denise, Ms. Lavinia, and…read morethe entire staff truly care about all of the children and provide them with great learning opportunities. The center is clean, warm, and inviting and on the smaller side, which means that it feels more like a small community than a big daycare. All of the food is organic and they even provide snacks for the kids to take on their way home. They have an outdoor play area and a large indoor gross motor room for when the weather doesn't permit for outside play. The teachers are knowledgeable about and invested in the children. They even initiated the potty training process with our kids and gave us tips to try at home! This place is a hidden gem in the city and we were so fortunate to have found it!

We did not want our son in a daycare. However, after a failed nanny share attempt, we knew we…read moreneeded a solution that would be closer to our offices downtown and something that would expose our son to more children for socialization. Once we met Val and saw the school, we instantly knew the location was perfect for our commute and the nurturing, attention, diversity of education, structured play/education we had been hoping to achieve with a nanny share would happen at CPS. Our son was one of the first enrolled students. 8 months later, we could not be more thrilled with the experience. He is only just now 1 but is already walking, talking, singing and signing. The teachers are amazing and the activities offered (yoga, music class, baby sign language, daily walks/park play during nice weather) are unlike any other school we toured. They also have numerous activities where parents are encouraged to come to school and participate. Checking in on his day is easy with the Brightwheel app. Am excited to have our son at the school until they kick him out when he is 6 :)

I am really impressed with this school. Both my grandkids go there. The activities and the…read moreprogram are amazing, the food, the facility, the best I have seen, and I was an educator myself. Good habits, reading, potty training, and lots of fun activities, caring environment, this place is a real find!