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!

Great learning center!…read more My daughter started at 13 months. She is currently 3 years old. The growth emotionally and with her education has me beyond excited for her to be in preschool with this center. She has learned letters, numbers, physical growth and they helped with her processing those big emotions famous with the twos haha. She has close relationships with all the staff, not just her current and previous teachers. She talks about school at home so I get to hear about her day as well as getting updates (photos and listed updates) through their app SproutAbout! You can also view your child so you can see them playing and interacting with other kids. I truly love La Petite and all they've done to help my daughter grow and become more school ready! They also have a very fun summer program that the kids enjoy and seeing the pics and videos from the events helps solidify that it was money well spent. Couldn't do it without you La Petite

We are so grateful for this wonderful preschool! The director is incredibly kind, caring, and…read morealways welcoming. She truly cares about every child and family. The teachers are amazing they are patient, loving, and dedicated to helping each child learn and grow. Our child feels safe, happy, and excited to come to school every day, and that means everything to us. Thank you for creating such a warm, nurturing, and positive environment. We highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a place where their child will feel loved and supported.

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 moved our son to Kensington when he was 3 years old. What a breath of fresh air. I do not have…read moreenough good things to say about this school. The curriculum is excellent. Our son has learned so much, but more importantly, the staff is fantastic. They all know our family by name and I truly feel like they care about my son. Our youngest son started in the toddlers room this past fall and I am beyond excited for him. I definitely recommend this school/daycare. You cannot put a price on the peace of mind you have knowing your child is safe and happy.

Our daughter has attended Kensington since she was an infant, and we couldn't be more pleased with…read moreour experience. She is learning and thriving while she is at school. She is exited to start her day when we drop her off. The teachers are all professional, friendly, and caring to the children. We receive photos of her throughout the day and lots of artwork, which we love! They have done an excellent job keeping kiddos and staff healthy/safe during the pandemic. Their staff has been receptive and compassionate whenever we have had any sort of concern. We recommend Kensington to all of our parent friends.

Once our daughter turned a year, we started her in TGS infant program with Miss Ashley/ Christina…read moreand now with Miss Mary/Jess. I can tell she absolutely loves it and is so excited to be there. She jumps and giggles when she sees them. They always have fun activities going on (hello bubble parties ) and cool themes each week. The teachers always keep us up to date during the day with pictures and notes. I know she's in good hands. Im very type A, and searched long for a daycare. I laugh because I was so set on another daycare prior to touring TGS, and had high expectations going in. I was so impressed and the vibe was warm, that we changed our minds and decided to go here. I'm really happy with our decision!

-As a teacher and former principal, I understand firsthand the daily challenges that administrators…read moreand teachers face. Having my children attend three different Gardner Schools over the past few years, I can confidently say that this leadership team works together better than any I've experienced. As a parent, what I value most about my school administration experience is feeling **informed, respected, and included**. Becca, Emma, and Kim truly make the school feel like one big happy family. I appreciate the clear and timely communication--knowing what's going on at the school, important dates, and any changes without having to chase information. When I reach out with a question or concern, someone always responds thoughtfully and follows through. No matter who you speak with--Becca, Emma, or Kim--you receive the same information, which speaks volumes about how well they communicate and function as a **great team**. I also value how approachable and visible the administrators are. They're not just names on emails. This builds trust and reassures me that decisions are always made with students' best interests in mind and that parent feedback is welcomed and valued. Most of all, this positive administration experience gives me real peace of mind, knowing my children are in a school where adults are organized, caring, and truly working together. As for the teachers, morale at this school is clearly high--no small feat when working with children every day. What I love about The Gardner School Schaumburg experience is that it feels **supportive and balanced**. The teachers genuinely know the children and care about their well-being, not just academically but as individuals. Both of my children enjoy learning because lessons feel meaningful and engaging, especially when classes are interactive. I also love the strong sense of community--my children talk about their friends at home, which says everything. The structure of the day gives them rhythm, helps them stay motivated, and supports their growth. Overall, my experience reassures me that my children are growing, supported, and being prepared for what's next--not just getting through the day.

We are so grateful we found Greenbrook Montessori - I honestly feel like it's a hidden gem in the…read morecommunity. The most wonderful staff, great environment, and incredible value. Our child has grown leaps and bounds since enrolling!

Great school! Great teachers! My kids love to be there. They never want to leave when i pick them…read moreup. Glad that i found such a great school!

I toured over 10 schools. This school was number 3 on the visitation lists. It's kinda pricey so I…read moredidn't want to like it. However the curriculum is top tier and my husband loved it. Quality learning is extremely important to us. Our son cried the first week but he loves his friends. Honestly, I try to find things they can improve on but they leave no doubt in my heart. We love primrose. The service is always pleasant when we call with questions.

Very disappointed in the leadership at Primrose. The owner Vibhuti Vaghani will write a rebuttal or…read moretry to take down this review. There is a record of our children attending Primrose for over 2 years. We communicated our concerns directly with Ms. Vaghani and would never write a review like this if we felt she trying to work with us. The teachers and Mrs. Mims are amazing. Our children learned so much. The curriculum is excellent. However, it appears to be about money for the owners and the teachers are not supported. We witnessed the lack of support first hand from basic maintenance requests taking forever to be addressed and the leadership not supporting the teachers when they asked for help with a student safety situation in class. The office staff was dishonest with us on 2 separate occasions. We loved the teachers and everything that went on in the classrooms, but the leadership made it a poor experience. Be very careful when considering Primrose Carol Stream. Update 6/25/23 The Primrose Leadership asked us to take down this review. We will acknowledge a successful resolution to our concerns. After several emails to the owner, posting this review, and contacting corporate, we received a call from Mrs. Vaghani and were able to resolve everything. We are thankful to have the issues addressed and appreciate the closure. The Leadership Team was reflective and this can be a growing and learning opportunity for benefit of the teachers & children they support.

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.