We enjoy so many wonderful aspects of LSP. At the top of our list is the structure and guided…read morelearning our kiddos experience each and every day. My husband and I feel confident sending our daughter to Kindergarten in the fall because LSP has prepared her on so many levels. The communication from the staff and the LuvNotes app gives us a sense of inclusion in their time at daycare. The friendships we have made will last a lifetime, and we are so happy we chose LSP as an introduction to education for our kids!

We were one of the first families to join LSP-Schaumburg and could not be happier with our…read moredecision. We have referred over 4 families here, and will continue to do so! My son is in Pre-k, with the most fabulous teachers! I have nothing but AMAZING things to say about Ms. Savannah and Mr. Sol. They both are the most kind, educational, and fun teachers. My son looks forwarding to going everyday and is continuing to learn so much. Savannah and Sol always have fun activities and always are sure to include parents in their lessons! I'm so grateful for the front staff. I feel like they are like family now, and we are forever grateful for all these years at LSP!

Gardner School (previously known as Compass) was the BEST decision we made for our girls since the…read moreage of 2 (now 5) - we absolutely love the teachers and all the staff involved, so welcoming and sweet towards everyone consistently! We will miss this school so much and recommend this school to everyone with little ones, you will not regret it! Thank you so much to Ms. Brittney for welcoming us with open arms and always having a smile on her face, we will miss you and all the girls teachers so dearly!

When I was pregnant with our son, my husband and I thought that choosing a daycare would be super…read moreeasy. We live near a facility and assumed that our little guy would go there - but when we did our visit, it was just ok. Now what? A good friend sends her children to The Gardner School of Oak Brook and recommended the Naperville location to me. When we checked the school out, I cried over how much I loved it (and I'm not a crier - I'm super pale and get very blotchy; it's not cute). We signed him up immediately and have been happy with that decision ever since. First, the location is easily accessible from a variety of locations - we are in downtown Naperville, but have friends who are in Aurora, Sugar Grove, Wheaton, etc. The facility is secure and requires two passcodes before entering the main area. It's also extremely clean - I wish my house was that clean... :) But the most important part of TGS is the care and attention that the teachers and directors give the kids. My son started TGS when he was almost four months old, and even though I knew the school was wonderful, it was still scary to leave him for a full day. The teachers and directors are patient, kind, and caring - both with the students and the parents! They are always available for any questions and concerns throughout the day, and I definitely checked in a lot during those first few weeks of school. They are also available for advice - as a first-time parent, I had no idea when to transition my son to the next diaper size or how to introduce solid foods. The teachers helped us with everything, and have made parenting so much easier. TGS has an app that delivers updates throughout the day. I subscribe to all the updates, so I receive notifications when my son eats, has a diaper change, takes a nap, or does any of the fun activities that the teachers prepare for the kids. We also receive pictures during the day, and we love seeing our little guy having fun with his friends. Our two years at the school have been wonderful, and we plan to keep him at TGS until they kick us out :) Seeing our son make friends and learn so much every day has been more than worth the cost to attend, and we could not be happier with the school!

This center is by far the BEST center and the ONLY center I want my children to go to. Miss Amanda…read moreand Miss Lori and their staff are truly UNBELIEVABLE. I have been taking my oldest son here for 2 and a half years and our youngest, who is now 6 months old, has been enrolled since 12 weeks. This center is beyond clean, BEYOND friendly and the teachers have taught my kiddos more than I ever could. They send me pictures, videos and potty updates all day long! During this COVID19 pandemic, this center was deemed essential. We are more than grateful and proud of the safety precautions they have taken to ensure our boys are safe and sound and HAPPY. If I can't have the boys home with me, there is no other place I would want them to be than in the care of these talented and loving individuals. To me, they are our family. If I could give this center a million stars, I would.

My son has been enrolled at Kindercare for 6 months and we love it here. The teachers are amazing…read moreand patient and I couldn't be happier with the care they've provided for my son. I feel good knowing my son is in great hands and safe with a great program that they have there.

Kelly (the center Director) and her team of teachers are amazing with my daughter. I feel fully…read moreconfident in my daughter's safety and the education she is receiving at SA Kindercare. Anytime I know someone looking for a Reputable daycare I ALWAYS recommend SA Kindercare. Some other items to note: -communication between teachers and parents as well as kept and the parents is fantastic at each age and no Matter who the teacher is. I can message on the app or call and get an answer to a question very quickly. -my daughter has never had diaper rash and is changed timely. -the teachers are thoughtful and plan activities and lessons for the kids daily; a lot of heart goes into what they do with the kids. -my daughter is already learning potty training practices at two years old because of the time and patience the teachers take with her.

We went to KinderCare when our nanny had her baby earlier than planned. The staff was welcoming,…read morewell organized and experienced with kids. I was worried about the transition from in-home care to a daycare setting, but my boys quickly fell in love with their teachers, their playmates and the structure of their day. My youngest son is special needs, and I was particularly concerned about how he would adapt. Kelly and her staff were happy to put him in a group that better matched his physical and social abilities. His room leads worked with him regularly on the exercises and activities recommended by his many, many therapists to help him make progress, which was over and above what I expected. I also appreciated the "extra" fun events (like pajama day) and curriculum-focused schedule. I feel like my younger kids learned new things every day, coming home singing songs and sharing artwork, activities and new information. We would definitely return! Shout out to Ms Kelly, the Director, and her staff for creating such a loving, inclusive environment.

I give this daycare a 10/10 . I'm very skeptical of where I send my children and my children have…read morebeen here for 3 years and I've not one time had an issue with the well being of my child I trust them dearly , they have great communication and will help you however they can I love all the staff . They update the app regularly so you know what your child is doing , eating and napping etc . It breaks my heart to be having to take my child out but if I was not moving i wouldnt think to take my kids anywhere else , they really do value what they do .

My son loved the summer program and kids were taken to aquatic center every week with lots of fun…read moresummer activities along with magic shows, steam workshop, Art activities and Music Workshops.

My daughter attended Kripa Montessori until we moved recently. She started attending at 15 months,…read moreand they really fostered a feeling of love and safety at school. They made space for her emotions if she struggled during drop off, and always sent me lots of pictures on those days so that I could know she was able to process and reset and get onto the business of playing. Shiva, Gretchen, Usha, Maria, Stefany and Farideh all made our family feel completely supported during a challenging time. Thanks for everything!

My daughter loved going to here. The daycare was clean and well maintained. I would get regular…read moreupdates on how my daughter is doing with pictures of her writing and playing. She was very supportive during the pandemic time and took good care of my daughter with all safety precautions. She genuinely care about the kids and had them engaged throughout the day. Kids learn a lot of in a home environment. Highly recommend Blooming Buds Home Day care.

These are my personal observations, but if you're seriously considering sending your child to this…read moreschool, I strongly encourage you to do two things: look into Discovery Montessori in Ohio--specifically its license revocation--and speak directly with families whose children attended Green Friends in Elburn during the past two years. This school was once a truly special place. Unfortunately, that changed dramatically starting in 2023. While Lakshmi Mohan may have had a positive impact elsewhere, her involvement--along with the actions of the school board--coincided with a period of significant disruption and decline at the Elburn location. The result was a mass exodus of students by 2025. In 2023, two highly respected and beloved teachers either resigned or were dismissed mid-year. When concerned parents asked for transparency, they were met with dismissive, evasive, and at times manipulative responses from the board. While the new teachers who stepped in were wonderful, it was evident they were operating under strain--likely due to board-level dysfunction. I believe most of those teachers have since left as well. Several parents witnessed teachers being treated with extreme rudeness and condescension during board meetings. Meanwhile, board members repeatedly made commitments to parents only to later deny ever making them. Communication was marked by stonewalling and an alarming lack of accountability. The behavior of the majority of the board exemplified toxic power dynamics. If I had to sum up their attitude toward parents, it would be: (these are not direct quotes) -We never said we'd do that. Be grateful we even let you enroll your child here. We should charge you more. You're lucky to be here, and your opinions don't matter. Despite this, we are grateful for the time our family spent at the school--specifically for the wonderful teachers and fellow families we got to know. The teaching staff was truly exceptional, and we will always appreciate their dedication to our children. I don't know how many families plan to return, but it's possible that a new cohort could offer a fresh start. Still, I feel compelled to share our experience--not because I expect change (which feels unlikely), but because families deserve to know what they may be stepping into. Transparency and honesty should be the bare minimum from a school administration. Unfortunately, I don't believe this board values either, nor do I believe they take parents' concerns seriously. For further context, here's an excerpt from a June 7, 2021 article in the Akron Journal Star regarding Discovery Montessori in Ohio, where Lakshmi Mohan was named as the administrator in the article: "Over the four years of inspections, the state documented 30 infractions, including: Class sizes exceeding legal limits Unsupervised toddlers Unsafe playground equipment Hazardous substances accessible to children, including pesticide Medication administered without prescriptions Dangerous furniture setup in toddler rooms Many of these issues were noted repeatedly in prior inspections and went unaddressed." Source: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/06/07/copley-montessori-school-appeals-state-revocation-day-care-license/7549735002/ I encourage all prospective families to do their research and speak with those who've had recent experience with the school before making a decision.

Such a beautiful school. A place that models high principles of kindness, inclusivity, respect for…read moreall of life, honesty, truthfulness, and love. A highly skilled and experienced in Montessori method, Ms. Lakshmi, who ran her own school for 35 years, is the heart of this community. If you are looking for a safe and authentic Montessori School for your child, take a tour and see and feel for yourself.