My son has been at LPP for about a year now and LPP is truly fantastic!…read more Prior to enrolling my son, I did a thorough search and visited 5-10 different daycares/preschools before selecting LPP. Every aspect of LPP is very well thought out -- whether it be how they manage food allergies (my son has several) to how they prepare and execute parent teacher conferences to the weekly curriculums to how they retain their staff (teachers sign a year long contract). And most importantly, the teachers really care and know the students. Each day, they send home little notes about what each student did and details of my son that they provide can only captured by listening and knowing him. I know it can be tough to get into but it is absolutely worth it.

We looked far and wide in our search for preschools for our daughter when she was 2-1/2. Since it…read morewas her first school experience, it was really important to us that she love it (we wanted the first associations to be great). There are many great preschools in Chicago, and particularly the Near North Side, where we live. But LPP was really the right choice for us. The space is open and full of light (no windowless tunnels of classrooms, as we saw in lots of schools). The kids go to Lincoln Park, Astor Park, the zoo, or the tot lot every day. There is lots of imaginative play. But most importantly, the teachers are AWESOME. They are young, motivated, passionate about what they do, loving and nurturing. When you walk into the school to drop off or pick up, you just start to feel happy. Everyone is greeted and gets a smile (and the kids get hugs). There is a huge teaching emphasis on positive interactions with others -- sharing, kindness, laughter. Also, attitudinally, the school (and the parents who seem to end up there) is just mellow and sweet. Highly recommend. My daughter has such a great time there, and we've seen her skills and confidence grow in the past year. Of course, it all comes at a price -- but if you can afford it, it's certainly worth it and not out of line with other schools in the area. P.S. If you really want your child here, you may have to do as we did - keep calling back after you are waitlisted to remind them of your interest, and be flexible about your schedule -- days you are willing to come.

I cannot recommend Green Beginnings highly enough. We've loved our experience here for so many…read morereasons. I've also convinced multiple coworkers to bring their children, and they are all also highly satisfied. While the outside of the building isn't anything special to look at, the inside is magical. To start, the directors Katie and Krissy are wonderful. Their communication is very strong. They are also highly accessible during the day if you have question regarding GB or your child's development. When our daughter was using potty words at home, Ms. Katie gave me advice that curbed the behavior in one day. They also helped make potty training a breeze. The schools curriculum and daily design really supports strong development. The days are purposeful yet fun and full of love. Our daughter is 3.5 and knows all of her letters, numbers to 20, talks in complete sentences (non stop) and knows basic math. This is all because of their intentional work at curriculum development. The staff is excellent. Our daughter loves everyone there, and is always so excited to go there. They seem to have pretty low staff turnover, and the people they retain are highly competent, professional and loving. The interior is super safe, clean and bright. They also go outside to a nice park daily. I would very highly recommend GB to any family. It is a magical place.

We were only at Green Beginnings for 6 months during the brief time we lived in West Town, but GB…read moremade a lasting impact on me and my family! Special thanks to Krissy who did a virtual tour with us via Zoom when we were still living halfway across the country at the time. Once we moved to Chicago, we really appreciated the first few transitional half-days before the official start date. This not only helped ease our child into a new routine, but also eased our minds as well (so helpful as parents who, at the time, were doing childcare for the first time). We loved the community that existed at the center. Krissy and Katie were great at hosting everything from themed events to monthly family gatherings. All the outings were a fun way to meet and connect with other families. Although we're in the Chicago suburbs now and at a different school, we still think back fondly to our time at GB. Thank you for truly being the first place to make us feel at home in Chicagoland!

I love this place. My son recently started in the 2's room and I can't say enough about the…read moreteachers Kathy and Emily. Kathy especially has been awesome with transitioning my son (who is VERY clingy) and takes the time to make sure it's the least traumatic experience for everyone. I also see her picking up the children for hugs and kisses on a regular basis which shows me that she really cares about these kids and isn't just checking in and out at a job. Each child has a folder that you check daily for their newsletters (which tell stories of the kids activities, art work, meal planning, etc) and the teachers are very willing to discuss your child if you have questions when you drop them off or pick them up. Everyone that I have encountered here has been wonderful and very sincere, which is so necessary when you're leaving the most important person to you with another person. In addition to the great staff, the kids get to have an awesome experience while they are there (and I see a lot of the kids running into school when their parents are dropping them off). They go on field trips daily to the park, zoo, beach, museum, farmer's markets, etc. They have music class, language class, open play, and educational time. The schedules are flexible and the drop off/pick up parking is a breeze. It's just been a dream for me to have something like LPP for my son and my piece of mind.

Fabulous. Great teachers. Even when it is cold outside, they always take a walk. Fun program and…read morepositive attitude. If you live in Chicago, you should visit this school and see how wonderful it is. All the teachers we had were just amazing.

Cornerstone is phenomenal. This is such a nurturing environment for my kids! The diversity of…read morestudents is the reason we picked cornerstone, the loving teachers are the reason we stayed. My daughter is in the School-Aged Room. So she completes her Remote Learning in this room during the day. The student to teacher ratio is low and gives me the confidence in knowing my child is on task and engaged in remote learning. My daughter's teacher also told me that Cornerstone's remote learning setup is by far the most organized and on task compared to others. The protocols they have in place to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and family is so comforting as well. I highly encourage families to consider sending their little ones to Cornerstone.

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!

We have had the pleasure of sending all three of our kids here and couldn't be more pleased with…read moreevery aspect of the experience. From the teachers, to the community, to the tradition I would recommend anyone that wants to see their children grow and thrive in a nurturing and fun environment to try and get into this school. When I have had the pleasure of seeing the teachers in action, they all practice what the parenting books I have read preach. The community of families, parents, and alumni is one of our favorite aspects of belonging to this school. LPCNS has been around for nearly a century and thanks to their commitment to care and excellence they will be for a century more.

We had such a great experience here. It was my daughters first school and really installed a love…read moreof school in her. All of her teachers were amazing and they are superstars in her mind- if we bump into them on the street it still makes her day. Besides the great classroom experience it was built the best community for us. I love all my co-op friends. Tip: try for an afternoon class- I originally was skeptical but having the afternoon class allowed for all sorts of after school activities with friends and also left the mornings open for other classes/lessons or lazy mornings

My two boys (currently 2 1/2 and 5 months) started at Little Green Treehouse full-time this summer…read moreand we are beyond thrilled with the care they've received. My big guy loves going to "Treehouse " every day and he's always full of stories about his teachers and friends at the end of the day. My baby has a big smile every morning when I hand him to one of the amazing infant teachers. LGTH LP stood out to us from the very beginning. We toured five other local facilities after LGTH and didn't get anywhere close to the same feeling that we did when we left that first tour. There's a genuine warmth and kindness that radiates from everyone- from Julie at reception to all the wonderful teachers (Abby, Aubrey, Alex, Monica, Kailey, Britney, Lindi, Basha, just to name a few!) to the directors, Jenny, Melissa and Betsy. Every classroom sends out an itinerary for the week on Sunday- even for infants! From learning about the post office to the city of Chicago to Halloween, it's great to be able to talk about what the focus of the week is when we're at home. My two year old just started pointing out American flags around town one day and it took me a minute to make the connection that they had studied the Olympics the week before. The Instagram account is an invaluable feature to us as parents being able to check in on activities (and to just get our fix of them!) during the day. We also really like the emphasis on environmental responsibility (cloth diapers) and healthy eating (all organic meals and snacks). My husband and I agree that we would choose LGTH LP 10 times out of 10.

We were at little green treehouse for about a year before we moved. The first two months were a…read morelittle strange with a lot of teacher turnover. Then we got settled with truly the greatest teachers we could've asked for and all was wonderful - our child was so well cared for by these teachers and I felt so comfortable leaving her with them each day. She transitioned to a new classroom right before we moved and we didn't get to know those teachers as well but it was so clear the love & care they treated all the kids in that classroom with as well. The first few months with different teachers set kind of a bad first impression and an awkward tone - our child was sent home multiple times for being sick when she was not (in fact, they sent her home on her first day and she was not allowed to return the next day, because she had "thrown up," even though I had warned she was a huge spitter and to expect this from her). Again eventually we got into a good groove but I didn't love the way management went about things. It felt the teachers were not treated as highly as they should be, or likely paid as well as they should be. The facilities were not what you'd expect for the amount we were paying. And I had to follow up multiple times to get responses on my handful of emails, honestly some of which were just ignored altogether. So teachers, 1000/10, management 1/10.

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!

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!

The absolute best preschool. Amazing teachers, really cool building, and a real community of…read morefamilies. We're on our 3rd child going through the school. All 3 couldn't wait to go to school everyday. All 3 have close friends they made at Park West (same with us as parents). And all 3 have been well prepared to start Kindergarten with real emotional and social maturity. Getting to assist in the classroom a couple of times a year is so much fun.

Park West is more than just a nursery school, it is a one of a kind welcoming community focused on…read morebuilding meaningful connections between children, teachers, families, caregivers and staff. They believe in the importance of taking the time to build a healthy and trusting relationship between the teacher and child (and parents) and take separation very seriously. The teachers are patient and kind and approachable. They are all extremely knowledgeable and experienced yet continue to research new approaches to teaching. My family is so grateful to be a part of the Park West Community and find a lot of peace with our choice to send our child there. Lucky for us, we got in after the admissions deadline had passed, perhaps a family moved away over the summer and that's how my last minute application was accepted. I was also able to call and schedule an in-person tour. Had I been more on top of things, I would have attended an open house in January and applied by the deadline in early February. The school year started with meet and greets at neighborhood playgrounds, parent potlucks, school block party, and of course parent orientation. I love the open and honest dialogue I have with my child's teachers. My kid has a speech delay and the teachers have been awesome and willing to help understand how he communicates and meet him with where he is at to reduce frustration in the classroom and with his peers. This was a big fear of mine as a first time parent - will the teachers understand my child. And at Park West they really have put in the time to get to know him and work with him. I also love how each family gets to help in the classroom every couple of weeks. It's allowed me to get to know the kids my child calls friends. And see what skills the teachers are focused on teaching. It's been great and something we look forward to. I've seen my child grow over the school year - he's more confident and independent and loves school. It's more than we could have hoped for. I would highly recommend Park West to any family looking for a supportive community committed to respecting children and families, nurturing relationships and sharing a love of learning.

We love MGP! The staff, teachers, students, and parents have all been amazing!…read more Our daughter has been enrolled since she was 2, and we plan to enroll our son when he becomes of age.

Our daughter started at MGP (Lincoln Square location) a little after turning 3 years old. We have…read morehad nothing but positive experiences thus far. We love that each class has a spanish and mandarin teacher and our daughter recently learned to sing a song in Mandarin! Also, the test prep for SEES (Selective Enrollment Exams) has been immensely helpful so far in preparing our daughter. The teachers, principal and entire staff are always accommodating. Top notch Montessori education. Highly recommend!

Our son started at CCA as an infant and continued through CCA's program to the toddler classroom…read moreand into the two's classroom. The level of care and focus on education and development is exceptional! The team at CCA provided excellent daily feedback on how our son was doing, milestones he would achieve, as well as any behavioral or development issues we should work on at home. The teachers and staff are incredibly welcoming! Everyday my son was excited to go to school and wanted to greet every staff member, even to the point where he would ask where they were on their days off. Like many other families we were forced to move to the suburbs to seek additional space when baby #2 was on his way. Now that we are experiencing schools with similar costs in the suburbs, CCA is on a different level. We will never be able to thank them enough for what they did for our son.

City Children's Academy was truly an exceptional daycare experience for our child from two's to…read morepre-k. It has exceeded all of our expectations since we started at CCA after switching from a different neighborhood daycare. The teachers and administration are exceptional! Its clear they have a genuine passion for children and education and all staff and administration truly love what they do. The communication is outstanding and we always feel informed and included about our daughters daily progress. I cant recommend them enough to any parent looking for a wonderful place for their child.