I have my girls attend here and they love it. They especially love Ms. Shannon the new director…read more When she took the role she made lots of changes for the better and so many improvements to the center. She is a great leader and easy to talk to. She puts parents and families needs first and is welcoming to new ideas and concerns. She does a fantastic job as new director!

Shannon is a great addition as the new director of our daycare, and her many years of expertise in…read morethe early childhood education industry is noticed and appreciated. In the few months she has been with Kiddie Academy, she has made strides in bettering the center that include changes to the menu, and ensuring we have quality teachers for the kids attending. What sets her apart is her hardworking nature and genuine willingness to listen. From our own experience, parents can bring any concern, big or small, directly to her, and she gives you her full and undivided attention. She does her best to work with you and your family on whatever the matter may be. Above all, you can truly tell that she cares about every child. I only hope as time goes by that she continues to be supported and that she can continue to use her experience to progress the center as a whole

I strongly and unequivocally disagree with the statement provided by the school. As a parent, my…read moreconcern is not only valid but supported by the seriousness of what occurred. This matter was significant enough to warrant involvement from DCFS, and a formal case was opened and documented as a violation. That alone directly contradicts any attempt to minimize or dismiss the situation. The claim that there is a "zero-tolerance policy" and that all children are consistently kept in a safe and nurturing environment does not align with my child's experience or the outcome of the investigation. Policies are only meaningful when they are properly enforced, and in this instance, there was a clear failure to uphold the standards that are being publicly promoted. I find it deeply concerning that the response avoids accountability and instead attempts to deflect by not addressing key details. As a parent, I trusted this facility with my child's safety, and that trust was compromised. The fact that this resulted in a documented DCFS violation speaks for itself. I am sharing this not to engage in conflict, but to ensure transparency and to emphasize that this situation was real, serious, and formally recognized by the appropriate authorities. Parents deserve full honesty when it comes to the safety and well-being of their children. CITATION- 407100A3 & 407100A10

We love this daycare so much! The teachers and staff are all so friendly and really take the time…read moreto get to know you and your kids. I was so hesitant when I first had to leave my son but quickly realized what great hands I was leaving him in. They have always been so accommodating and communicate whenever there's an issue or concern. I love seeing how much my son has learned and give all the credit to the staff. We went and visited all the daycares in the area, and we just had such a good feeling about this place. Overall, an amazing daycare in St. Charles that I can't recommend enough!

Really kind folks that work here! My son is thrilled to go to preschool each day, and is…read moreconsistently happy when I pick him up. They have also handled the Covid pandemic with professionalism and grace, taking all necessary precautions. I highly recommend!!

My 4.5 year son has been attending LCP for about 4 months now after we relocated to this area. Our…read moreexperience with the school has been nothing short of amazing. My son has some development delays and the teachers have shown him/us unconditional support with any of his needs. We also love seeing his excitement at drop-off and how much fun he is having when we pick him up. I'm so grateful that we found and chose this school

We couldn't be happier with how much our son (3.5 year old, Preschool 2) has grown and flourished…read moresince starting school. He absolutely LOVES coming to school and talks about his teachers, Ms. Ann and Ms. Reagan, at home all the time. They are amazing! His speech has truly opened up -- he is forming independent sentences and communicating so much more confidently. He tells us in detail everything that goes on at school each day. We've also noticed a significant improvement in his ability to listen, follow instructions, and sustain his attention, which has even become evident in his progress with activities outside of school, like soccer. Most importantly, he genuinely loves being there and looks forward to his school days. We're so grateful to his teachers for creating an environment where he feels safe, supported, and excited to learn. Having access to camera feed and photos gives us peace of mind and lets us see all the little moments of his day. We're very grateful for the positive impact the school has had on him and our family.

My grandson has been going to Everbrook since before he could walk. He is now 3 1/2 and in the…read more Preschool Program. I pick him up frequently and witness the loving care he receives. The curriculum is robust and I have no doubt he will be well prepared for Kindergarten when the time comes. All the teachers and staff have always been warm and welcoming every time I have walked in the door. Thank you Everbrook for taking such good care of our precious grandson.

Love this school! My children attended for 4 years and we loved every one of them. We're so sad to…read morehave no more kids attending! The teachers are caring, supportive, while also guiding learning in all aspects. Both my kids were more than ready for Kindergarten after attending Primrose!

Primrose is our son's home away from home. He is excited to go there after school and has been…read morethere for two years. I cannot say enough about this school and the teachers. They truly care about all of the children.

Oh Primrose- where to even begin? I will start with my biggest regret- not having my children…read moreenrolled here sooner. This is a school. This is not a glorified daycare. This is absolutely an environment that fosters learning, growth, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Our oldest child went through the private Kindergarten at Primrose and the impact this singular decision will have on his future far exceeds anything we could have hoped for. He got more than a foundation at Primrose- he got a solid education and a skillset that will have a lifelong influence. Upon graduating from the Primrose private kindergarten program, he went on to public school where he is in their kindergarten (we didn't want to push him ahead to 1st grade as we wanted the transition to elementary school to be easier on him). We have learned that he is not at a kindergarten reading level- he is at a SECOND GRADE reading level! Not only that, but we have been informed that of the 10 children that graduated from Primrose last year (either from the pre-K or Kindergarten program) and then went on to attend our same public elementary school, ALL TEN children are above grade level for reading. They are advanced enough that they are having to be pulled from their regular classroom reading time to work with a teacher that can teach them phonics/reading at the level these children are already at. There are only 2 non-Primrose children in their elementary school that are also being pulled for advanced phonics/reading skills. Furthermore, we have been informed that our son is also advanced in his math skills, and he will be pulled from his regular kindergarten math coursework to focus on more challenging math curriculum that more closely meet him where his skills lie. Now I would LOVE to take credit for his achievements. I would love to tell you that mom and dad taught him all that he knows. But that would be dishonest of me. We owe all of this development to Primrose- to the curriculum that they employ, to the safe and nurturing environment that they provide, and especially to the teachers and staff that work day and night to give these children a head start in life. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience at Primrose- they go above and beyond for their students and the community in everyway possible. THANK YOU PRIMROSE!

Primrose School of South Elgin saved my sanity as a parent and has given me so much more. It all…read morestarted in the summer of 2011 roughly. My daughter was attending a child care facility and she was learning at a very fast rate. I was very impressed with the staff there, but then when she turned three, everything changed. Her learning sort of plateaued and I didn't really realize what was going on for the longest time. Then when I finally figured it out, I decided to do something about it. Thankfully, Primrose was just about to open and they gave me the tour and the sales pitch. The biggest difference about Primrose vs other child care centers is that Primrose isn't child care, it is a school. Learning is the top priority for the children, not just supervised play time. As soon as my daughter started, it was apparent how big of a difference Primrose was going to make in her life. She spent pre-k and private kindergarten at Primrose before moving onto public school for first grade. My son had spent all of his early childhood development at Primrose from 15months through pre-k before moving onto public school for kindergarten. He is doing phenomenal in school and has a real thirst for learning; something I believe he developed at Primrose. Businesses like to say that the highest form of flattery a customer can provide is referrals and even with my kids no longer enrolled at Primrose (though they will be for summer camps), I still tell everyone who asks about local child care. And yes, I always correct them that Primrose is not a daycare, rather a school. I cannot say enough good things about the staff at Primrose and the impact they have made on not only my life, but my children's lives.

I started taking my daughter to the Learning Tree as a daycare provider almost 2 years ago. She was…read moreunhappy in her prior center and I was at the end of my rope. Very quickly, she became the happy little girl that I knew and loved. The staff is caring and tender but at the same time know how to use their voice to handle an unpleasant child or situation. They really do seem to focus on teaching the children at their appropriate level. From the moment we started, my then 2 year old daughter started learning things I did not know she was capable of. She brings artwork home every day. They have lesson plans which includes both substantive learning (such as counting, abc's, animal characteristics, seasonal information, etc.) to expression through art and music. I am always impressed by what she is learning and what she knows. And most importantly, my daughter is very happy to go there (almost) every day. On days that I can pick her up, I like to observe for a minute before letting her know I am there. She is normally just beaming and having so much fun. It's hard to leave my child every day, all day, but I am very glad I found a place where she feels so comfortable.

We love everything about Kiddie Academy! Having experienced both KA Naperville and KA Batavia, we…read morehave been nothing but pleased with the care from the daily care givers and administrators from both . All around a great place, we would highly recommend to anyone looking for care for their little ones. It's not a small decision, go check it out for yourself and meet the folks, I'm confident you'll be impressed.

Kiddie Academy of Batavia has been wonderful for my family! We've been enrolled there since 2013…read moreand have been very happy. They have provided fantastic care for our boys andvhave been extremely flexible with our scheduling needs. The boys enjoy the summer camp program as well, with fun activities and field trips in addition to the regular curriculum.

This place is horrible! On the first day of class my kid came home with a bruise on his shoulder…read moreand explained in detail how teacher Barb pushed down on him because he wouldn't pick up other kids toys and sit in a circle. I told teacher Barb and Joyce, my son can be a handful and if he is too much to handle and I would be right outside. Just call me. Joyce in no better when it was pick up time she was whipping him around. He lasted 2 days there. I made a report and spoke with Tina/Mandy about this and of course nothing was done. NO ONE should have to worry about their child getting hurt by a so called teacher. I'm disgusted with this place and all that work there. Save your kid the trauma. A year later and I'm having trouble getting him to want to go to school again. When he was so excited the first time. Now he keeps asking.. Are they going to be mean and hurt me? DISGUSTING

Hosanna! Preschool has been the best choice I've made since starting our education journey with our…read moredaughter. I did my research on our area preschools (9+ schools) and ultimately decided to have Hosanna! as our preschool for many reasons. The school classrooms are large, filled with fun toys, treehouses, and interactive play. The teachers are the most loving and caring and truly know my daughter and let her personality shine. The director makes sure you know everything that is going on and the communication between parents and teachers is comforting. The preschool offers many activities for parents to join throughout the year, which have been very special moments. The outside playground is well kept and continues to grow with new activities added, like this year's Mud Kitchen! There is also a large indoor gym for when it's raining or too cold. The cost is average for the Elgin area and worth every penny! Our (almost) two years of preschool have been so enjoyable and my daughter has grown academically as well as socially/emotionally. She has made close friends and families have become close as well. Highly recommend you check out Hosanna! Preschool for your kiddos, you won't regret it!