My infant son and 2-year-old daughter attended Knowledge Beginnings for 3.5 months this year, and…read moreit was not a good experience. The biggest issue was teacher/student ratios: I routinely dropped off my children into classrooms that had too many kids and too few teachers. In the most extreme instances, my daughter's classroom had 13 2-year-olds and one teacher. One day in the infant room, there was a single teacher watching 8 babies alone across two adjoining rooms. I raised the understaffed classrooms to the center's managers, including the area director, Sarah; they addressed it for one day before both classrooms were understaffed again, in flagrant violation of state licensing standards. A few other things: There was high teacher turnover; both of my daughter's teachers left in the few months we were there and both cited "mental health" in their decision to leave. In my son's room, one teacher disappeared, and two others were let go. Our last week, I witnessed a screaming match between two teachers in a classroom full of 3 year olds looking on. Clearly, this isn't a positive work environment. There were also facility issues, like a light fixture dangling loose from the ceiling where the kids play. (I was told the handyman only comes once a month and it wouldn't be fixed until then.) In the infant room, multiple times I came to pick up my then-4-month-old to find him lying on his back feeding himself his own bottle, with no teacher nearby, spilling milk all over his face. I never felt comfortable leaving my kids at Knowledge Beginnings and literally counted down the days until we could get off the waitlist at another daycare. When things got really bad, I ended up pulling them out and relying on family support to bridge the gap. Bottom line: This isn't a safe or positive environment for kids (or teachers), and nothing that I saw suggested that it was a temporary fluke--this is how they operate. I'm so relieved that my children are out of there and I hope this review helps someone else avoid making the mistake that I did in sending them to Knowledge Beginnings.

This daycare is horrible, they are understaffed and very unorganized. Staff is not as welcoming as…read morethey could be, most look like they have had a bad morning. The director cares more about enrolling children but lack the needed staff to care for them. The toys and equipment is falling apart. Teachers are walking out of the classroom, leaving their co teachers alone and the children in danger. I highly recommend you unenroll your children as soon as possible.

Highly recommend Bright Horizons. We started my son here in the Young Preschool class when he was…read more2.5 and we had just moved to Glenview from the city. He's now moved all the way up to the Kindergarten Prep class over the past few years and I also have a younger son in their Young Preschool class who started in the infant room when he was 3 months old. Everything a parent cares about in a daycare they achieve. I am impressed with the curriculum and how much both my boys are learning. Their teachers all have been teaching there for many years, which was great compared to the high turnover we saw at daycares in the city. The facilities are new, clean, and safe with different playgrounds based on age and a large indoor gym. They have also handled COVID very well and very clearly adhere to all daycare regulations (both pre-COVID and during COVID). They communicate daily through the app and teachers/directors are very easy to get in contact with via phone or email. We've been at this daycare for 2.5 years and have been impressed with both the organization and communication from this school. I'm very happy we made the decision to send our kids here!

As first time parents, we evaluated multiple day care centers to find the best fit for our son. We…read morequickly realized Bright Horizons had a wonderful curriculum for all ages and felt the Northbrook location was the best fit for our family. After watching our son develop from 12 weeks to just over a year now, we couldn't have made a better decision. The teachers are so loving and caring for the children while also challenging them with new activities daily. Even though our son has only been in the infant room, the entire center's staff feel like family. Our son loves attending school each day, he lights up every morning when the car door opens in the Bright Horizons parking lot.

We've had our son with this daycare for 1.5 years, starting when he was just 5 mo old - we cannot…read morerecommend them highly enough. Quality of care is phenomenal, the communication is easy and frequent. They're also considerably cheaper than most options in the area, especially for children under 2. If you are looking for early childhood care in the Niles/Morton area you should absolutely check out Mersiha!

Mersiha has been an amazing addition to our family! My daughter has been with her since she was 4…read moremonths. This was my first baby and I was apprehensive about daycare; however, I went through a lot of nannies due to scheduling conflicts. When I went to Mersiha, you could tell she had a love for children and what she did for a living AND carried around a planner to set up dates far out in advance. I love how organized she is and how she interacts with kids. As a pediatric nurse with no family in the area, it was a God send to have Mersiha's family daycare around the corner. She was flexible with my crazy 12 hour shifts. She is very reliable and I have never had issues with having the coverage that I needed. Her prices are very reasonable for the area. Her attention to detail is amazing and she was even willing to support all of my first mom needs. We had an app and she would chart to appease my neurotic nursing nature. She helped me with getting Rhiley on a schedule and would alert me to any issues that were present with our little one. It's amazing how she keeps track of it all. I loved how much fun I could tell Rhiley had from spending a full day with Mersiha and the other kids. You could tell how much they both loved each other. And I loved how big of a smile Rhiley and Mersiha had when they would both see each in the morning or evening. My heart is broken that we are having to relocate but hopefully this is a see you later and not a goodbye. We miss her already and wish that we could take her with us! I highly recommend Mersiha's Family Daycare for any childcare needs that you have in the Bay Area. She is literally THE BEST!

Kensington holds extremely high standards for employees. There is a vigorous screening and…read moreinterview process in order to be considered for a position, and once hired there is high expectations of staff. However, because of this, it is an extremely professional and enriching setting. Kensington teachers are also the highest paid in the field. They are thought of as educators, not just babysitters or daycare workers. As Kensington expands, it offers substantial opportunities for growth. There's no other early learning center like it. The Glenview location has a group of amazing women who care so deeply about the education and all around growth of their children. These girls are the best of the best! I chose to enroll my two children here because the curriculum is so rich. Kensington offers top of the line learning experiences and opportunities that we would not be able to find anywhere else. I am also extremely impressed with how Kensington has stepped up during the Covid shutdown. They are offering Zoom learning at least twice a week for each class, plus enrichment classes. We get multiple weekly "learning from home newsletters" with brilliant and easy to do ideas for home. There is constant communication with Directors and the teachers. They are doing all this while not charging for tuition. It's obvious that they truly care about the children.

I had recently visited this school and I got turned down saying they didn't have spots for my…read morechildren. the minute I said ok thank you. A women walked up and said she was looking to enroll her child there and also the same age gap as my child. The women who worked there right away said "yes I have one more spot for your 3 year old. Let me get you the paperwork." I was furious. Maybe it was my race, or because I wasn't dressed at their level. Most horrible experience.

I am so happy we found this preschool!…read more In a competitive North Shore market, WPSN stands out with its reggio-based philosophy. The learning environment is serene with its natural approach, and I love how my children's imaginations can take them anywhere at WPSN. The experienced teachers and the professional staff truly care for each child. The studio component and the inclusion of daily outdoor play only adds to the amazing things already happening in the classrooms. The additional enrichment programs are top notch.

This is the 1st time, during annual re-enrollment, my wife and I did not ask ourselves if we should…read moremove our child to a different daycare. We transitioned our son in 2016 Fall. Posting this comment after 6 months of interacting with the staff, instructors, other parents/ children, etc. The staff at Wesley was easy to work with and get to know. Due to schedules my wife and I had to visit separately before a joint visit. Staff was always accommodating and have continued that high level of service. Many positives with a few to highlight: great indoor gym, large outdoor play area, meals/ food tastes good and the classroom instructors pay attention to and actively control the classroom environment to ensure safety for all.

From the owner: Nurturing, Secure, And Developmentally Appropriate For Children…read more We've proven that parents consider Wesley Child Care Center, located in Glenview, IL, a permanent choice for their child care needs. They appreciate our experienced teacher and low turnover, and they know and trust our services. We offer: * Preschool * Before and after school care * Kindergarten * Summer camp At Wesley Child Care Center, your child will make the most of his or her early developmental years. Choose Wesley Child Care Center for all your care-taking needs. Give Wesley Child Care Center a call today for more information!

What a fantastic school for children! We have been at the school for 2.5 years and had a wonderful…read moreexperience in every way. The owners and management of the school truly care about the children and families. The teachers are passionate and engaged. I highly recommend the Skokie Goddard School for anyone looking for a program for their child.

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Kim saved my sanity and marriage. Seriously. She's that good…read more I know that might sound crazy, but if you're reading this review, it probably means that you're in a situation that's no bueno with your mini me. There is a solution, and it's Kim. As first time parents, my husband and I thought we were totally prepared -- we read the books, listened to the ancedotal advice, put together somewhat of a game plan, etc. -- then our sweet daughter arrived and sleep became a relic of the past. (Honestly, the 40 week pregnant rolling around uncomfortable sleep suddenly seemed like the best sleep I'd ever gotten in my life.) So, after 15 weeks of doing the craziest things to get our little love to sleep (including, but not limited to, trying every swaddle known to mankind, building a little fort around her legs so that she wouldn't startle so easily, running in every time she dropped her pacifier, you get the picture...), we hemmed and hawed and finally called Kim 10 days before I went back to work full time. So, here's what happened: PK (Pre-Kim; a/k/a what my husband and I affectionately refer to as the "Dark Days"): Daughter slept in co-sleeper by our bed; every night we did a 10 step routine before bed and would repeat as necessary throughout the night to get her back to sleep; at 15 weeks, our little girl was waking about every 3-4 hours and couldn't nap during the day without lots of sleep props. We were exhausted and on edge. AF (After Kim; cue angels singing from heavens): after 9 days of following Kim's step-by-step instructions, our 16 week old daughter was in bed by 7 pm each night, woke 1x a night for a feed, and awoke between 6:30-7 am the next day. She now wakes up happy, plays in her crib and waits for us to come in and say good morning. Our night routine now consists of 5 steps and doesn't involve rocking, pacifying, or crying. For her one night feed, I would feed her and then put her back in the crib -- again, no rocking, pacifying or crying. (At 6 months our daughter dropped her night feed herself and now sleeps from 6:30/7:00 pm to 6:30/7:00am every day). Make no mistake, I know lots of people read Weissbluth or Ferber and sleep train their babies themselves with varying degrees of success, but Kim gave us the tools and support to sleep train our daughter with confidence -- without feeling like we were abandoning our daughter or doing irreparable harm to her psyche. Without Kim and her support, I'm not sure I would have had the intestinal fortitude to see the sleep training through. Kim is honestly the best money that I have spent thus far as a parent and, I know I shouldn't say this, but I would actually pay her more for the piece of mind and sanity that she's given me.

From the owner: Needing to rock or feed a baby to sleep - We'll get him falling asleep on his own for you or any…read morecaregiver! Running the kitchen sink/fan or driving in the car to lull her to sleep - We'll get her falling asleep by herself, so you can lay her in the crib and she'll fall asleep on her own! Frequent night wakings - We'll get baby (4+ months) to sleep through the night without waking up until morning so you both feel well rested the next day! Late bedtime - We'll change his schedule and get your child in bed between 6-8pm (and bonus - you get your evenings back!) Popping in the pacifier every hour at the night - We'll get your baby to stop depending on the pacifier to fall asleep so you can stay in your bed and not have to pop it back in all night! Not being able to concentrate at work - we'll get your baby to sleep through the night so you can be more productive at work!

if I can give 10 stars I will because they deserve it, I can't say enough for this place just go…read morethere you will see how it's clean , how they care about kids how they talk with you and smiling it's just an amazing place i love them

Best daycare I've yet seen. So professional and safe!!…read more Will be tough to find one nearly as good when we move