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.

We've been bringing our daughter to KinderCare since she was 5 months old--she's now 2.5--and we've…read morehad a great experience every step of the way. She's been in the infant, toddler, and now discovery preschool room, and each transition has been smooth thanks to the caring and attentive teachers. The teachers take time to talk with us and always answer any questions we have. We also really appreciate the app--it's easy to use, and the teachers do a fantastic job posting regular updates and photos throughout the day. The director and assistant director are incredibly welcoming, positive, and supportive, which helps create a warm and trusting environment for both kids and parents. We're so grateful for the care our daughter receives here.

This center is amazing! My preschooler was struggling with speech, but now jumps right in the say…read more"Good Morning" to Ms. Wendy and Ms. Sarah. Coming to Spring St. KinderCare to get my child ready for Kindergarten was the best decision I made! Beth

My kids have been at this Kindercare location for about three years. Had I known how wonderful it…read morewas, they would have been there from the beginning (we had used two in-home daycares prior to using KC). My kids not only have a blast, but they learn academic and social skills, too. The Director, Assistant Director, and teachers all very welcoming and I trust them with our children every day. And the app is great because I get pictures of our kids and daily logs of their meals. I highly recommend Kindercare at Bowes Road!

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

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.

I absolutely love The Learning Tree! My daughter has been in three rooms (infant, crawlers, and now…read moretoddler) there and all of the teachers are exceptional. All of the rooms are spotless, the activities are developmentally appropriate, and they show all children so much love. Shelly and Michelle go above and beyond for this facility. I would recommend The Learning Tree to anybody!

We highly recommend the Learning Tree. Our daughter is 4.5 years old and in her second year at this…read moreschool. The first year there were some teacher transitions, which caused some adjustments each time, but this year our daughter is in Ms. Mary's class and the experience has been great. Ms. Mary is very experienced and I am amazed at all my daughter is learning, from writing to days of the month, to playing well with others. I know my daughter is in good hands when I drop her off, and she has a great time at the school. I also appreciate the friendly, responsive administrative team and the flexible extended hours. My daughter is usually at school from 8 - 5:30, but they are open from 6:30-6, which helps on days I need to drop her off early or pick her up.

Have been sending our 1 year old here since he was 3 months old. Masuma fosters a very loving and…read morefun environment for these little ones, treating them like her own. Every single week, our son learns something from going here. He absolutely loves her, and the other kids. When we drop him off, he gives her a huge smile and holds his arms out to her - never ever has he been upset when we've dropped him off to her - this is a HUGE relief for this full-time working mom. Just a heads up, she loves these kids like a grandma and feels bad when they don't all get to eat the same treats at lunch. So make sure to be clear with her on any foods you don't want your little one having just yet.

From the owner: Our goal at Little Minds Montessori Childcare is to educate and nurture the whole child. We combine…read morehands-on activities and balanced play with an emphasis on Montessori child-development philosophies to encourage creativity, self-expression, and a love for learning! We strive to help all children grow socially and academically in an comfortable environment that focuses on personal attention. We keep the ratio at 1-5 children per teacher. We accept children ranging from age infant to kindergarten. Full-time and part-time programs are available. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included.

My daughters (now aged 6 and 4) have been clients of Miss Loretta since they were six and four…read moremonths old. This is a licensed in-home daycare, which is what I wanted for my kids. She was very willing to work with our requests for using breast milk, cloth diapers, and organic products. My daughter gets the naps she needs. There are a lot of arts and crafts projects, and they love the activities and special events. I liked that my two kids were cared for together (as opposed to being in separate "rooms" at a daycare center). It's going to be difficult when it's time for the youngest one to move on to Kindergarten!

Both my daughters attended Bethlehem and loved it! The teachers were very caring, kind, and did a…read morewonderful job engaging my two very different personality children! The communication was great, activities well thought out, and facility was warm and welcoming. We loved the big fenced in playground, large bike area and indoor gym! There was a keypad for parents to enter their PIN to unlock entrance. The Director was also around to greet families, help with doors and monitor area. Loved that place. Had referred many to go there, and will continue so.

This is the first fall in four years that we don't have a preschooler going to Bethlehem Preschool…read more My first two children went there for two years each and we cannot say enough good things about the program. Miss Pong, the director, has been great. When my first son was there, and I was a nervous mom, she was very kind and reassuring. Miss Melissa took the time to help him out of his shell and encouraged him to have fun with his friends. I knew I was leaving my kids in the best hands. I was very impressed with the education they received. My second son told me all about palindromes! When I asked Miss Anne if I was hearing him correctly, she told me that it was something she told the class, in a very basic way. But he retained that knowledge and now he likes to tell me when it's 11:11 and "that's a palindrome mom!" The facilities are very good, I liked the layout very much. The playground is just the right size for little kids, the fence around it is very reassuring with little kids running all over! I also really appreciated the security of getting into the building. I wish our grammar school had that system. I have a third son, who is too young for the program. I have no doubts where he will be going when it's his turn.

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!

Ms.April is THE BEST!!! All 3 of my boys had a great time. I always felt boys were like part of her…read morefamily!! I love her!!

My two little girls LOVE Ms. April's Daycare and Preschool! Our one daughter, whom is 9 has been…read moreattending since she was two year old, and our 6 year old, since she was an infant. With school drop off and pick up, this daycare/preschool goes above and beyond any other place my wife and I have looked into for the cost. Ms. April and her helpers always take the best care of our children! They have so much fun with activities, field trips; and so much more! Family oriented, this is best the place to bring your children for childcare! I highly recommend Mr. April'd Daycare and Preschool!