It's cheaper in the area for a reason. I say cheaper because daycare is not cheap! Compared to…read moreother daycares in the area this was the cheapest I found, and at the time it met our needs. But my child's learning, growth and livelihood as made me change my mind. I'll pay more for peace of mind. Not even when during the registration process that I had to sign off that the facility informed me that they had done their yearly bug spraying, i kept on signing the paperwork. At least they told me they have bugs and took care of them right? No, wait until summer when your child doesn't want to wash their hands in one of the sinks due to ants/bugs going all around it. The highlight of the month is pajama day at this school. No field trips, dance/music class, foreign language...none. The carpet is cleaned yearly, but its very dirty and old. The toys and the play area in the back is very dated as well. The building needs an revamp/update.' My child has allergies and her nose was running year round being in this facility - this has change with the move to her new school. Another reason for pulling my child out was the fact that she would come home and ask me to watch TV show that she had never seen in our home. When I would ask her where she found out about this show, she would state from the phone from one of the teachers. Meaning after awhile, Frozen or Mickey Mouse Playhouse is taking care of my child. The final straw for me was with the food that my child was fed. One day in the stores, my child pointed to ramen noodles and called it chicken noodle soup. I was not understanding why she would do so - upon further probing, she informed me that ramen packets were served in her school and was called Chicken Noodle soup at school. I immediately called and spoke to one of the directors who confirmed this to be so. She informed me that yes they use Ramen Noodles packets, however that don't use the full flavor packets when making it and also add vegetables. I pulled my child out within the next week. I must say that some of the teachers are the highlight and saving grace of this school, as the directors were never really there. With the tools they were provided, the teachers tried (i still don't appreciate the watching of tv on phones). Even when I came earlier than 4 to pick up my child, the few times i did I saw them maybe twice. I can say for the 2 years we were at the school I only saw the two directors may 5 times. My child is now at Children's Land, which just opened literally down the street from One Leap Ahead. Prior to starting my child at One Leap, I was interested in getting her into this school based on the education programs, field trips, menu and cleanliness of the facility - however there was no opening in their Wheeling location. I am so happy that a new site opened right by us. It has been such a great move for our family!

This facility only fell on our radar through word of mouth referral of a phenomenal teacher. The…read morecenter is quietly tucked away just off the noisy hustle of Lake and Milwaukee Avenues. What we found after touring was an entire team of fabulous teachers at One Leap Ahead (OLA). After touring numerous facilities prior to making a decision we decided to go with OLA. In truth I can't say that we saw something wrong in the way the other centers were operated. Many of the sites were newer with more modern amenities. However, what we discovered with OLA set them apart from the others which helped make our choice easier. Our assessment was rooted firmly in the quality of care our child would receive. This is EXACTLY what we found at this site. The first telltale for me in the quality of the program and care was the number of professional families that are educators and in the health care field like myself. The teachers at this center are long-term employees; even assistants have a lengthy history with OLA. The owners and Directors are all former teachers at the center. This all translated to me as a love for the job they perform and it resonates in the way it's operated. Everyone in the facility is CPR certified including the Chef! The teachers are regularly in-serviced and educated in their field. Families supply "community" supplies once a year, keeping tuition competitively low for the area. Most of the items are easily picked up on a Costco or Target run. I have never been asked for another dollar outside of registration and regular tuition. Yet I've received countless projects including, photos, tie-dyed tees and the like throughout the year. No surprise fees! The teachers get even the tiniest fingers and toes involved in art and sensory discovery. I really appreciate the stream of activities to keep my little guy busy and the detailed notes I receive at the end of each day. The teachers keep parents informed on each little milestone reached on their watch; a true blessing for a working mother. They are able to seamlessly accommodate the individual needs of each child yet keep the group intact. While teachers have assigned classrooms they are all cross-trained in the rituals of other age-groups. They have the teamwork-thing down! There is indescribable warmth in this center you feel the moment you walk into the front door. I did not smell soiled nappies or hear background noise of constant crying. I'm not saying that the children don't cry but the frequency and duration are short lived. Children are a priority at OLA and their emotional needs are addressed accordingly. It's comforting to be able to leave your little one with a team of professionals and rest easy knowing he is not only in capable hands but in loving ones as well!

This place has a wonderful play area and a lot of space…read more However, I found out that the care givers/teachers were not very happy working here. The administrators also play a lot of politics with parents. I had to move my daughter out of this facility as they do not take care of colored children properly. That was my experience between 2012-2013. They can do much better if the management can take the prejudice out of their mind !!

Both of my daughters go to One Hope United - Wilmette, and we love it! Everyone is friendly,…read morecaring, and very knowledgeable about young children and their needs. The center has great communication and has many activities to promote a feeling of community. Teachers chat with you daily about activities and always take the time to answer any questions you might have. My oldest is excited every morning to go to the center and my infant daughter always smiles, laughs, and walks right to the teachers the moment we get into her classroom, so I know she enjoys it, too. I agree with the earlier review about the outdoor play area. The center has a great setup for outdoor play for all different ages, and the children are able to enjoy the outdoors frequently in all seasons. My oldest will be leaving the center to go to kindergarten soon, and she frequently talks about how she is going to miss it so much. I highly recommend One Hope United - Wilmette!

Great daycare best good quality love myself good customer service. My kids love ithggggghĥread more

I wanted to share my gratitude for the wonderful Father's Day event that happened at daycare. My…read morechild enjoyed the activities and learned a lot from the experience.I am happy to see the development in my child since starting at this establishment! Thank you to Mrs. Norma (the director) and the staff!! We always feel welcomed and are treated respectfully!

The management and staff are amazing. They keep the center very clean , they are always attentive…read moreand communication is great . Love this location I have had used other locations in the past but this is completely different and they are outstanding .... Thank you Ewilina and staff for keeping my kids safe and happy

Wouldn't recommend to anyone. I had my daughter go there on and off since November 2017 through the…read morebeginning of July 2018. She got sent home one day with only 1oz of milk all day . Also, one day they forgot to feed her altogether. (she was there for a half day) So she hadn't eaten in 5.5 hours and on top of it she was sick. Teachers don't excel at multi-tasking or prioritization. Also, communication isn't great.

If I could rate this facility with no stars I would. Please by no means do not enroll your child in…read morethis place, especially if they are toddler age. The lady is incompetent and unprofessional. My son was enrolled in February of 2018 and had to leave May of the same year to be exact. She claimed she could not take care of him because he did not let her perform her daily duties. Recently, she claimed she was over capacity and that my son could no longer be in the facility. As a result, I was forced to take my son elsewhere. Just to add, she does not change diapers accordingly, feed your child, or keep an adequate temperature in her home. Please, if I can help a Mom avoid a heartache take my review into consideration.

This is a small capacity home daycare with all the state regulations and guidelines, but with the…read moreadvantage of a home like enviroment

You should have NO STARS! Shame on you for letting a 3 year old CHILD sit in a WET DIPPER ALL DAY…read moreto the point that its COLD!!!! What's wrong with you people?? Lazy,,, understaffed,,, or just plain STUPID!?! People listen to your child, question there demeanor if it changes!! My grandson bottom was red and hurting real bad,,,he started waking up in the middle of the nite screaming, telling me the teacher ( BY NAME ) that she hit him,,,and he has bruises on his back that I've seen!! You people are NOT PROFESSIONAL at All,,,,you are a DISGRACE! And it's just the matter of time something severe is going to happen and you will be SUED! PICTURES DO NOT LIE!

If you want your child to be a Clown in life send them to this location... This location is nothing…read morebut a Circus. No structure, kids run around all day long...No matter what time of day I picked up my child, they were playing. I never witness them ever sitting down doing activities. And as a parent, you dont notice anything abnormal at the center, because you are just getting off work, ready to pick up the child and get home. But, after several.months, I monitored the center and staff members to my surprise, this is just a drop off center, no learning occur, just a playground and Burnt out staff members...

Repeat do not take your kids here they deleted my review 3 years ago the owner started saying my…read moreson had problems ! She would ask me personal questions and did not like that I had action for children and treated my son horrible they probably secretly hit kids because my son was so small he could not communicate he would be so sad and coming home with all kind of marks that old lady is evil please stay far away

My wife and I have been sending our children here since 2023 and I cannot praise the staff enough…read morethey are helpful thoughtful amazing people. Any phase of training our child was in (ex. potty training) they worked with us and worked towards the goals we were trying to reach. Prior to our children coming here we had quite a few issues with other daycare's but since working with Ms. Hirrah she has made this experience the best! the last thing i will say is that we really do feel they care about the children, our kids love the staff as well!

On day one my 2 yo daughter was so excited to attend. She quickly dismissed me from her presence…read moreas she does any play or educational space. She began exhibiting strange behaviors including pulling an entire row of her hair out. My 2yo also proceeded to show me and my colleagues what "smoking" was that she learned at school. The owner was professional and at least allowed me to follow the recommendation of her pediatrician to see if she was having strange behaviors there or interactions with students that lead to her concerning behaviors. The owner's mother was also kind. There is a sister, however who wouldn't even allow me in to use the bathroom. she always had my child's coat on and would rush her out the door, no communication. My daughter was taking her to daycare and my child was refusing to go in and shaking. I came out to help and the sister rolled her eyes and told me that "babies cry". I responded, "I'm not retarded. I'm almost 40 please. I'm aware babies cry. I also work with kids w sensory issues for a living. I and my other daughter were already late. The sister came out and instead of supporting allowed her sister to call me names including making fun of my disability. The mom came out and took my baby. I trusted the moms spirit and left, crying and humiliated and late. I can't forget the look of hate and disgust in the younger sisters eyes. the older sister cited it was because I texted them too much. I began doing so when told she had to arrive at a specific time and was going to be late. and when I needed info about my child's eating and sleeping patterns (which most places provide a report of). I only even thought to ask because her strange behaviors at home like she was starving. Alas they tell me she has not been eating because she doesn't like the food. If I did not ask, I won't know she hasnt eaten in 8 hours?? I can easily pack cook or at least work on helping her learn to eat the food you serve ... which she does eat at home. hadn't slept in days because of 3 hour naps. I also texted compliments and brought them thank you chocolates. The day of the incident I texted the sister afterward to let her know my husband is calling for clarification and to assess for safety/ apologize if needed. He asked to do so and has a right to have their number. it's his child. The sister yelled at me for doing so and told me to come get my child. before I could walk up the stairs they threw her bag on the snowy, unsalted ground and put my child outside like some pet and only stated "I'm recording". I suppose that because I'm African American I was to meet up with their stereotype of my culture. I was so excited to find a minority owned care center. The entire experience was traumatizing and to date, I don't know if my child was to sex or drugs while the older sister and mom were not present. speechless. They can keep the money we paid. I'm grateful to God my kid is safe. lesson learned. The younger sister who watches the kids most might be full of potential but acts as if she is an adolescent who is annoyed she has to work and uses drugs and was hurt or has a negative history with African Americans. Her family seems to be trying to support and give her opportunities. But they validate her negative communication and harmful behaviors.

Wonderful daycare! I cannot say enough good things about Amanda and Ramona and their hospitality…read more From the moment you walk in, you feel at home and comfortable leaving your child in their care. The home is spacious, clean, inviting, and beautiful. We toured many daycare centers and home daycares and decided to enroll our daughter to Soaring Tots because we felt that it had everything a daycare center has plus more supervision and care. Our daughter is always so happy going to daycare and has made so many new friends. She talks about her friends all day! We have also noticed that her vocabulary has expanded so much since she started daycare about 7 months ago. We couldn't be happier choosing Soaring Tots and would recommend them to anyone!