I'll copy exactly what I provided back to the enrollment specialist…read more "Natalie the assist director is the one who did the tour. She has no personality at all. Did not greet with a smile, when touring the infant room she told me there were 1 teacher per 4 students. There was 5 kids in there with no other teacher or helper. She told me 6 are enrolled and when there more than 4 they will hire another teacher, as there were more than 4 students in there I kinda looked at her in confusion. I was trying to lighten the mood make jokes and she was not smiling or acting friendly at all. Looked like she hated her life. Then she was telling me I had to put a down payment today to secure a spot and after I said isn't there a special going on, she rolls her eyes and said "oh yeah, but that 200 goes towards your first month". She was just not welcoming at all. Megan called me the day prior said that she will be doing the tour and wanted to chat after the tour about the position I applied for. Megan did not once greet me when walking in, only when I was going to the front to leave then she wanted to say hi and that's it. When Natalie was asking for clarification, Megan gets up and said yes that's it and goes back into the office. We did not have a chat after. For 2500$ a MONTH. I'd expect A LOT better customer service and welcomeness." Thank god Megan said "let's see how you like the daycare before we switch into the job interview" HORRIBLE HORRIBLE.

I can't say enough good things about this daycare! My nephew has been going there since he was…read morean infant. The administration and staff is so attentive, caring and nurturing. He loves to be there and has learned so much! Ms. Meghan is very compassionate and so very helpful! Thank you all.

What Seesaw lacks in flash, they more than make up in caring staff. The ladies here have taken care…read moreof my children as if they were their own. My kids have learned so many life, social, and academic skills during their time there. I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else!

I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone! We have been with see saw since 2013-my oldest…read moredaughter was 1 and my middle at the time was about 10months. Being a mother you always wonder if the daycare or whomever is going to treat and love your child/children like their own. You always hear crazy stories. But the first time I walked in there, they all made us feel welcomed and safe! So when I had my 3rd child bringing her in at just a few months old was a relief that my newborn will have amazing care just like my older two-sadly, since my daughters are now in school we have to leave. All the teachers and in every classroom are so loving and caring! My girls come home every day telling me how much fun they had and how much they learned. See saw has became a second family to us. Becky, who is the owner, is amazing ! She has always been there for us even at the hardest times of life,like divorce. She's worked with me on so many different occasions no matter how busy she was. All the staff there will have a special place in our hearts! Love all of you at See Saw Daycare Center and thank you for everything you have done for the Burgos family. ***if you're looking for care for your child/children I promise you will NOT find anyone else better than here! :)

I want to start off saying my oldest has been going to "Kindercare " since he was a baby I moved to…read moreElgin and moved him to this one about two years ago .. At first I loved it my sons enjoyed going . You entered the building it was very welcoming, teachers looked like they loved being there . now my two sons were attending that I removed from this center due to cleanliness, Short staffed , curriculum not being done , they no longer where learning and this center is "NAEYC" so very disappointed! there were just playing all day . Breakfast/Lunch food still left on the floor or table past nap time Bathrooms with pee on them not being clean properly. My son started crying saying he doesn't want to go to school , voicing to me that he was scared . Started not to go in , giving me a harder time then he usual , It was no longer doing any good for my kids. Overall I was disappointed :( it was a good daycare at the beginning They are now an a different center (not Kindercare ) and both of them are expanding there vocabulary, learning a lot of new things . Meeting new friends , they have a routine there loving it. & they are no longer scared. Now all of us are much happier :)

My daughter has been going since she was 8 months old and now is almost 16 months! I will say they…read morehave the BEST STAFF EVER! I was extremely worried about placing her in daycare. I was a SAHM for 8 months before I started working. I will say this is a GREAT choice! Not only is the director a mom but also amazing and my daughter LOVES everyone there! Of course she has got bit once but that's kids at that age! It happens! Once or twice in there life time! If you are looking for a caring program with great teachers and a parent to teacher relationship this is the center! I still call once a day to check on my daughter and they go in the room and see how she is doing right then and the director emails me back right away! We couldn't have chose a better place to place my daughter! The toddler teachers are amazing and so creative as well! My daughter is learning so much and they are always doing activities to expend her mind! Def go in for a tour! -Allison

Children's House is a nurturing and encouraging school. The teachers are some of the best I have…read moreever known and class room sizes are perfect for the individualized care our children need. I highly recommend setting up an appointment to view the school and talk to Donna.

Initially I wasn't sure what the best options for my children were heading into preschool, but I…read moreknew that the teacher to student ratio was a key indicator giving children the possibility of individual development and excelled learning. It was important for me to do the research all the schools and even talk to parents that had children in the school before I could make a good choice. There are a number of preschool options in this area, including public, Christian, and places like KinderCare. None of these options provided optimal class sizes, and through my investigation I came to see that the methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori were critical to the development young children. I was thrilled to find Children's House Montessori School where my children received specialized made-for-them scholastic development. While my children are both still very young, other parents with children that have gone through Children's House Montessori School explain that children leave with above average skills and the confidence to use them. Very grateful for the school, program, and exceptional teachers that love their work and their students.

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.

From the moment my husband I walked into the building and sat down with the director of the center,…read morewe knew we found the right center for our child. The care and attention given to each child was beyond what we saw in any other center and we visited approximately 10 different companies. As a new parent we were also looking for cleanliness, health & safety guidelines, and we couldn't have been happier with what we saw and learned during our visits. And let it be known, we made several visits as we continued to have new questions, and at no time did we feel like a burden to the staff. They gladly made time for us and answered each of our questions which only made our choice easier. To this day, the center has far exceeded our expectations and our child absolutely loves to go to school every day. I couldn't imagine taking our child anywhere else. Thank you!

We LOVE Algonquin Preschool! When we first moved to town a year ago, we were really overwhelmed…read morewith all the new decisions to make. Finding a new preschool turned out to be the easiest and best decision we've made so far! Some of our new neighbors casually mentioned Algonquin Preschool, so we scheduled a visit. My little guy was immediately comfortable with the teachers (and he's usually very shy at first!) and they let him stay and play as long as he wanted to. We immediately felt that this was the school for us. The environment was warm and friendly, and you can tell that a lot of thought goes into the planning of the classrooms and planning out the school year. The teachers all genuinely care about your child, and the focus is on PLAY. Play is the way preschoolers learn, and my son has shown so much social and emotional progress in his first year of school. We're so happy with our decision to send him here, and are so excited to send him again next year before he goes off to kindergarten :)

Our son loves this preschool! All of the teachers are so warm and kind! They seem to connect well…read morewith all of the children and families in the school. Algonquin Preschool is a friendly and nurturing environment with wonderful teachers and we can't recommend it enough!

Our family has been at Sonshine Preschool for 3 years and it's been a fantastic experience. They…read moreprovide a colorful, safe, welcoming classroom environment with warm, caring teachers that guide each child to reach their full potential. The teachers keep you up to date with your child's progress, triumphs, or any areas of concerns they have. There are plenty of opportunities for family members to get involved within the classroom and also partake in the field trips they go on. I look forward to sending our second child to such a wonderful school like Sonshine.