Hobson School has been fantastic for my children's early development. The play-based learning…read moreapproach is great, and I've seen tremendous growth in my child's social and emotional skills. The teachers are incredibly patient and understanding, and they create a nurturing environment where children can explore and learn at their own pace. I also love the focus on outdoor play with Goodrich Woods open for hikes and exploration!

Hobson is an incredibly special place -- even my big kids (3rd grade and 1st grade) love coming…read moreback to their old preschool stomping ground. Winter camp has been such a fun time for them to get outside after school and unwind. They said it was even better than ninja class - which is extremely high praise! We can't wait to do winter camp again next year.

Our family loves this school!!!!My son has found a community where he loves going to school!!! I am…read moreso happy and proud of my child's progress! Ms. Trang, his elementary teacher is truly gifted she adapts to each individual child needs. Everyone in this school is very genuine and passionate it creates a safe and nurturing environment that children are able to thrive in. My only wish is that they expand and add an upper elementary/middle school. One more thing, the head of school, Ms. Aliza and Assistant head of school, Ms.Rita are amazing!!!! Thank you GuidePost Montessori!!!! :-)

We love their new Elementary School! Our daughter is flourishing and actually loves math! Ms…read more Belinda is so incredibly patient and dedicated to the needs of each of her students. We get weekly update emails from Ms. Belinda, photos and occasionally videos of our daughter doing her work, a folder of her work for her to show off to us every Friday, and absolutely no homework. The school also has early drop off and late pickup which is perfect with our work schedules. I wish I could have gone to this school as a kid and I am so grateful that it is here for my daughter.

We had our son Max at Primrose from the time he was 12 weeks until just under a year when we moved…read moreand had to switch to a new daycare. I can't say enough about how great the admin staff and the teachers were with him. Every day he was always smiles, having fun outside and learning with others, and having a robust meal schedule that was always rotating. There was always someone up front to make sure you were allowed in and you're always greeted when coming in and exiting the building. We always felt very secure leaving our son in their care and being able to see the care the teachers also have for the children was very reassuring. We're currently going onto our 2nd daycare after leaving Primrose just trying to get into the same ballpark the care and environment that Primrose provided. I HIGHLY recommend them.

We started our son going to Primrose about a year ago when they just opened. We found there a…read morereally warm and friendly environment for him. What better indicator do you have than a two year old being happy getting there every morning? Once thing I think is really worth mentioning besides the great staff is the flexibility to all our (sometimes unusual) requests to our son's attendance time frame!

Our daughter goes here 3x per week for the summer program. It seems like good value but we didn't…read morereally shop around - we pay around $350 per week. Teachers all know our girl even though she doesn't come every day and ms Jocelyn and ms Izzy are great! I love the daily updates.

Our toddler used to go to this place but after covid we had to stop her. Teachers are really nice…read moreand feel like they genuinely like to hang out and play with kids. They have a big play area which is great for kids to get activity and learn to play with each other

Love this school! Friendly, adorable, and offers really great programs with out any…read morepretentiousness. They even offer Yoga enrichment classes, which sounds really pretentious as I type it, but believe this....3 year olds attempting yoga is ADORABLES. I really love the staff as well - I feel completely spoiled by all the good people working at WSCA. They also started offering extended day options for houses with two working parents...because it's a little known fact that not all Naperville mothers stay at home playing Bunco in their lululemon outfits all day. Some of us suckers have to work! I think there are like 12-15 of us, so.....we'd like a little recognition. :(

We LOVE WSCA. All three of my daughters have gone there - my third is currently enrolled. The…read moreeducation is what you'd expect for three year olds (identifying and writing letters, counting, patterning, painting, etc.) but what I love most is that it really helps your child develop a love of school because while it is very academic, it is also very nurturing. In addition to classroom time, the kids alternate between music and motor movement so it really prepares your child for an elementary school day where they leave the classroom for specials. We are on our sixth teacher there and they are all great but Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Gorkis and Mrs. Miller are THE BEST!!!!!! One of my favorite things about the school and the teachers is that they are very flexible and don't just care about your child that is your student - they care about your other kids and your whole family. Mrs. Gorkis only taught one of my daughters (wah) but she knew all of their names and would always address them by name and remember things that they had said and were interested in. We have one more year there after this year and I am going to be really, really sad when my youngest is in kindergarten and we won't attend this lovely school anymore. BEST. SCHOOL. EVER!!!!!!

My son attended Happy Times from fall of 2023 to spring of 2024. As an early childhood…read moreprofessional, I did great research into the quality of care and reputation of the schools in our neighborhood. Happy Times seemed like a place that followed modern educational philosophies, valued parental involvement and professional development for their teachers. About halfway through the year, I was alerted to some "alarming" behavior my son displayed-pretending to sword fight. I talked to my son immediately about why this behavior was not okay and would not be tolerated. However, my husband and I continued to be pressed to answer for his "alarming" sword-swinging behavior. The director described his behavior as "violent," "slitting throats" and "criminal." To hear my son's behavior defined as a "criminal" who was "slitting throats" sounded like a particular kind of dog-whistle that did not sit nicely. To be spoken to this way by my peers in the early education community was shocking. To be spoken to this way as a family in the community was heartbreaking. We have repeatedly asked in the past for our son's occupational therapist to be brought into the school and have repeatedly been either ignored or dismissed. We asked again if our OT could come into the classroom and observe for any particular sensory inputs that would have led to a meltdown. They cited a concern for children's and teacher's privacy, and also needing to accommodate two children with severe stranger anxiety. Because of these things, they could not allow outside individuals to enter the school. However, when asked why it is that they routinely allow librarians, firefighters, and other parents into the building, we were told that they have many children to take care of and couldn't just focus on our son. We asked our OT to join the conversation via email and were told, in writing, that they were denying access to in-school therapeutic services for our kid. It became increasingly clear during this conversation and the subsequent back and forth emails, that this was not about the caliber of my son's behavior. To my husband and I, it felt like a pointed condemnation of our parenting, a grab for power and respect, and a flagrant disregard for best practices in early education. I was appalled at this whole situation, and questioned my own judgment in choosing this school. As a POC raising another POC, I was sad for what my son had to learn so early in his life-that people will look at him differently and his behavior will be judged against years of institutional bias. I'm not writing this review to tar the pristine reputation of a long-standing school. I'm writing to inform parents who are making the fraught decision of judging who will be included in the care and raising of their children, and the internal moralities they hold. Families who are teaching their children to be kind and empathetic, families of color, families of neurodiverse children, diasporic parents looking for a sense of community and belonging, I hope you consider my review and what it might mean for your children.

We love Happy Times! For two years now my daughters have been at Happy Times and it's been a great…read morefit for our family. Ms Sandra and the rest of the teachers are all fabulous and my daughters think so too! The school is always organized and clean. My girls grow so much every year and the teachers take such good care of the kids. We are so lucky to be enrolled at Happy Times!

I have been sending my two children to Little Shepherd for about a year. The center is run by Ms…read more Kristi who is incredibly responsive, helpful, and present. Infant room - Ms. Diana has been with the school over 20 years and is the most kind, compassionate teacher you could ever wish for. Our son was very attached to us, but he was always excited for drop off with Ms. Diana and the fun day of art, play, books, and buggy rides ahead. Toddler- our older son is in Ms. Bianca's toddler room. Ms. Bianca is so positive, bubbly, and friendly. The kids love her and she bring so much fun and patience to every day. The school emphasizes outdoor time and they have so many outdoor play spaces. When it is cold or rainy, they have an amazing lunch room that turns into a play area to give the kids a change of scenery. They also provide snacks and lunch! We're so happy with our choice and impressed with how much our kids are learning!

I have been a 4s preschool teacher here for 3 years. This school is a wonderful place for your…read morechild to be a child. Our curriculum has a daily nature lesson, from the Nature Director. At Little Shepherd we teach writing their name and the ABC's with the program "Handwriting without Tears." Our daily schedule also includes curriculum from Jolly Phonics and Michael Haggerty. Classrooms are organized making it easy for children to learn to clean up and put away toys easily. It is proven children need more Nature in their day. Our program teaches children to love being outside and care about nature. It is amazing how much the children learn about birds, bugs, and animals. Our three School Rules that we foster are to be safe, be kind, and be neat. The Director, Kristi, has been here 15 years . She treats her students/parents and staff like family. Therefore, she has several staff members that have worked at this school for 10+ years. I highly recommend any family looking for a preschool for your child to give it a try. This location starts takes a limited number of babies at 6 weeks of age.

We've had a wonderful experience with Childtime over the past year after our previous center…read moreunexpectedly closed. From the very beginning, Ms. Karen and Ms. Esperanza were incredibly welcoming, reaching out before our tour and taking the time to answer all of our questions during a stressful transition. We were especially grateful they were able to accommodate us so quickly. Since then, every teacher has shown so much kindness, care, and genuine love for our child. They've gone above and beyond - celebrating his birthday, supporting him through potty training, and helping him grow into the happy, talkative, and curious toddler he is today. The facility is consistently clean, and we appreciate the variety of healthy meals provided. The Sprout About app gives us peace of mind throughout the day, and communication with both teachers and directors has always been excellent. We truly feel lucky to have found such a nurturing and supportive environment for our child.

My son has been enrolled since he was 12 weeks old, and will soon be graduating from PreK. My…read moredaughter just started at Childtime, a few weeks back when she was 12 weeks. All the teachers are caring and loving, I'm so grateful to have them in my life- this team is my "village"!