We love ninaBees! It's an awesome learning environment for little ones. Our son has been going…read morehere and he has food allergies, they have been so careful, kind, and caring to ensure that he is only getting his safe foods at meals and snacks. His teachers are so incredibly kind and are truly passionate about working with kids. As a parent who was a little nervous sending their kid to preschool for the first time, the level of calmness and kindness we experience on the first day was incredible. We love it that kids get exposure to nature, learn about daily life routines, and life skills from sharing to kindness. We couldn't be happier with our kid going to school here.

We are a very happy NinaBees family. My daughter started attending NinaBees twice a week in the…read morefall of 2014 when they opened in the Highlands. Two years later, we are still as happy as we were when she started! They are outside every day, walking, exploring, jumping, climbing. The education they provide is age appropriate and through fun learning experiences. The classrooms are mixed ages (2.5-5) and I think it is great for their learning environment. The younger children look up to the older children and the older children learn patience with the younger children and become quite nurturing towards them. The teachers treat the children with respect. They are so engaged with them. They have their own garden and compost. The school has expanded since my daughter started in 2014 (they now have 3 classrooms) but it still has a small feel. If you're looking for a play based preschool in the Highlands, look no farther. My daughter has one more year to enjoy at NinaBees before kindergarten, and her little brother will follow in her footsteps to attend NinaBees once he meets the requirements to do so- minimum of 2.5 years and potty trained. It is located on the first floor of the Highlands United Methodist Church building but does not have a religious affiliation.

I was in really desperate times with my little one when I found this school and up to this day I…read morethank all the people I have met . In the one year that my daughter has been at the school my baby has been improving with her speech and the teacher are working great with her also the enrollment team id like to say thank you for everything and a big thank you to Erin and Kate for all the help along the way big thumbs up to this school I would definitely recommend this school to anyone that needs a little help along the way.This school is happiness the minute you step out ur car. #FAMILYSTAR #FAMILYSTARCREW

We've been on their waiting list for a year and a half and since the beginning, we've gotten…read moreinconsistent information about the time it would take us to get a spot. When we out our name down they said about a year. When we called for an update 6 months later they said we were still a year away. Then we called again in February and we were told that we would be first in line this spring most likely, but if not, definitely this summer. We just called again and it turns out that they're booked up until 2020! This is no way to communicate with prospective students. This is disrespectful and extremely disconcerting, as now we find ourselves again left out to dry with no explanation given.

I have looked long and hard for a good preschool, for both of my kids. I think it is very important…read morethat my kids are well taken care of and also that they are in a learning environment. I stumbled upon Inspiration Preschool and I immediately took my 3 year old son out of the school he was in and enrolled him at Inspiration. The staff is lovely, friendly, warm and inspiring. The setting is quaint, warm and bright. When you walk in, it is just a wonderful place to be, and you know it. After one week of being at this school, my son, who was not interested in learning his ABC's and 123's comes home singing every day. He is interested in learning and engaging, where, he was not before. When I pick him up at night, he doesn't want to leave. When he was at the other schools, he was crying before I even picked him up, every single day - and never wanted to go to school. Now, he gets up before ME in the morning, gets himself dressed, and lines up by the door... saying "Take me to school Mommy!" I am so thrilled to have found this wonderful school and my son will be here until he moves into Kindergarten. It has a family feeling and a very supportive culture. I could not be happier.

We went through 2 other daycare providers before we found Inspiration Preschool - an in home…read moredaycare and a nanny share - finally we can stop looking. Let's face it, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, and no daycare is really going to be good enough for your first child. Or can it be? Inspiration Preschool answered that question with a resounding YES for us. As soon as we found IP and our daughter was old enough (must be at least 2.5 years old), we took her out of the nanny share and enrolled her at Inspiration. It's a small "school" with a nice backyard. I put school in quotes because really, it's daycare but very much in a learning environment. During the regular school year, each month is a different learning focus. For example, they focused on rainbows and colors in April, things that grow in May. There is a reading area, too, with tons of books to suit the ages of the children. The kids learn lots of songs, too. I was so pleasantly surprised when my daughter came home from school and taught me songs that they sung that day. They learn the alphabet, counting, days of the week, the calendar...the list goes on. So yeah, it's a "school", and my daughter gets good care, too. All of the staff is top notch. You can see the love and care they have for all of the kids on each teacher's face. Inspiration isn't just teachers, either. it's a community where parents not only know each teacher, but they know every child that goes there and every parent of those children. Everyone gets together on occasion through events put on by the school and/or other families. They even recently did a field trip to The Children's Museum! The main thing that I love about Inspiration is that the kids play outside, at least twice a day, EVERY day. It doesn't matter what the weather is (well, within reason of course), they go outside and expend that energy that only 2.5 - 5 year olds have in spades. The backyard is so conducive to this, too. There are 5 -7 different areas back there where the kids can get their play on. My favorite is the musical area that features pots & pans to make "music" with and a big chime set that the kids can hit with various kitchen utensils. My daughter now looks forward to school everyday that she goes, and even asks if she is going to school on weekends. When we pick her up, she doesn't want to leave. She's made some wonderful friends, too. So have her parents! Thanks, Inspiration Preschool!

We send our child to this location and the staff have been great. Very responsive, and they use…read morebright wheel which facilitates updates throughout the day and allows us to message and make payments. Overall very satisfied, and our daughter loves her teachers!

Daycare waiting lists were so long when my wife and I were looking for a spot for our ~18 month old…read moreson. Feel very grateful to have found a spot for him here. We love the leadership and teachers, and they are open consistently. The app they use (bright wheel) is generally easy to use and the teachers update it frequently with pictures and notes about what is happening throughout the day. Highly recommended.

The teachers at Little Lyceum are amazing, they absolutely love each kid as if they were their own…read more We really love the Montessori method as well, compared to other kids the same age, we feel our child is a lot more independent and responsible. We feel really comfortable leaving our child with little Lyceum and our 2 yr old absolutely loves going to daycare.

My son is 3.5 and he's been going here since he was 18 months. We both absolutely love this school…read more The teachers are wonderful and the owner, Gorden, is extremely passionate about Montessori education. I learn something new every time I talk to him. They have parent education nights which are so much fun, pet goats (in their own fence) on the playground, a cute little hobbit garden for summer time play, weekly yoga time for the kiddos, and an awesome playground. I love how independent and confident this place has helped my son become!

Our two daughters have attended Goddard for many years...we commute them to this location from the…read morewest suburbs because we have not found a facility of comparable quality and value. The care team here has taken excellent care of our children and prepared them for kindergarten with a effective pre-K curriculum. We have seen continuous literacy development with both kids. All of the teachers have degrees in early childhood education (or equivalent) and it shows. I have always had total confidence in the quality of care at this facility. In addition, David and Allison have fostered a genuine community here...we were there from the start and watched it develop organically. Unlike other daycares we have dealt with, we have seen limited turnover and we have seen some truly great caregivers stay around for the long haul - of particular note are Ms. Eileen, Ms. Liz, Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Alexis and others. When COVID came along, the school adapted thoughtfully to reduce risks and control spread of illness. They provided daily communications regarding active testing, health department guidance, etc. The result was everyone in our family stayed healthy for a year even with daily attendance of a 4-year-old. The facility was completely remodeled before opening and retains the character of the previous use (a school gym). Big windows are everywhere and the building is maintained in a very clean and secure manner. They have a big outdoor play area that is also very secure. I am confused how any reasonable person could complain about this building. We will miss this community when our daughter heads off for summer camp and kindergarten next month. This environment is hard to beat from a quality and value perspective.

After touring the school, we believed it would be an excellent fit for our family. We were informed…read moreby David (owner of the franchise location) that the waiting list would be approximately six months. Eagerly, we paid the $150 deposit and looked forward to enrolling our children. However, 12 months later, there was no progress on the waiting list, and we were still told we were "about six months out." At this rate, our kids will be in high school before they're admitted We connected with other local families who shared similar experiences and assumed the school was simply overwhelmed. However, we discovered one family, who happened to be friends with David, and they experienced virtually no wait time to enroll their 3-year-old in the school. Regrettably, we lost our $150 deposit and decided to move on. One point to consider is that the owners, Allison and David, had no early childhood education experience prior to opening this franchise location. On the surface, it appears they run the school more like a business than a service to the community. Think twice before handing over your $150 deposit.

The church is good but they are in debt. They keep buying new things and don't really use it for…read morethe kids there.

Long live Ms.Roybal she actually said the truth if you were being an idiot or not and if you got…read moreoffended or sum u just deal wit it. The greatest teacher there is now gone along with a lot more leaving

Great place for kiddos! Our little one has been enrolled…read morehere since he was 3 months old. As a new mom I hated going back to work and leaving him in the care of others, but Ms. Virginia and Ms. Cabrina made the transition so easy. It is such a nurturing and caring environment. Our little guys loves both caretakers as well as the other kiddos there. He has learned so much from just being around them and the other kids. I am so glad we found them and would definitely recommend them to others!

This is our 4th year at WPELC and we are grateful to have another 2 years yet to go. Both of our…read moredaughters love attending school. The community is very special, involved and you have the opportunity to create meaningful parent relationships. The teachers are exceptional and truly show up each day intentionally creating a space for learning, wonder and adventure. I only wish it extended to Kindergarten!

Such a great school! My kiddo attended for three years and it was the best experience. Amazing…read moreteachers grounded in social and emotional development and everything was play based. Such a supportive community as well. The school has recently moved to the Platt Park neighborhood and the new space is fantastic. The school is in a church but it is not affiliated and is not religious. I recommend WPELC to anyone I meet or know who has a small kiddo. Just the best!

The school is unique for a few reasons, the first being that it is a private non-profit co-op,…read moremeaning all of the parents are required to play a role within the community. It is wonderful to be surrounded by parents invested in their child's learning. It is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach so it embodies a homey feel and the teachers are wholesome, caring and very attentive to the children and school community at large. The teachers are very well taken care of (I am a teacher here). The benefits are the best I have received at a teaching job. The teachers are supported with great trainings and encouraged to peruse professional development opportunities. From a teacher's perspective, this school is a wonderful place that should never be overlooked by parents or educators.

Explore and Discover was hands-down the very best child care decision we ever made. We are leaving…read morethe daycare this week as we are moving, and it will be incredibly hard to say goodbye to the wonderful community here. Leaving your newborn baby somewhere because you have to go to work is hard. Like, really hard. Especially if you're like me, and your brain is constantly thinking up horrific scenarios of "what-ifs". Explore & Discover made us feel comfortable, safe, and like family the whole way through, and made that transition so much easier. Before attending I did my research on all of our child care options, because I understood the gravity of leaving my incredibly tiny, vulnerable baby with a stranger, and wanted to be sure I was making the very best choice for us. I went through years of all of our daycare option's state audits and incident reports. I also weighed location, and the fact that E&D was a co-op. In the end, Explore & Discover was the clear choice. They had a massive wait list (get on early!), but because I only needed two days a week I was lucky enough to be called up to the plate, and I am so glad that I was. My daughter's teacher has not only taken amazing care of her throughout her time with E&D, she has also been my best resource for how to be a parent. I was one of the first of my friends to have a baby and the parent figures in our life were offering very outdated advice, but our baby's teacher taught me how to get her on a nap schedule, how to feed her solid foods, and gave ideas of activities that would stimulate her. She was an unending source of patience and knowledge, and really began to feel like an extension of our family. Because the center is parent-run, the parents are much more involved than I imagine they would be elsewhere, which creates this amazing community of people who genuinely care about their children. There are mom's and dad's nights out, group meet-ups, every-other-month parent meetings, and monthly newsletters created off of contributions of the parents. Having access to this community means that there is always someone there to help you if needed. They cheer each other on when there is a life event, they donate and contribute if a fundraising event is planned, and they rally whenever anything is required for the good of the community or the center. It is something so unique to E&D, and something we felt so lucky to be a part of. We were there before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and because of E&D's attention to CDC guidelines there was not a single positive case within the community. I already mentioned this, but E&D was definitely the best child care decision that we made. Leaving my child at daycare was something I dreaded in the beginning, and grew to be something I (and she) looked forward to. She squeals when we get into the parking lot! I am genuinely disappointed to be leaving this community, but want to be sure to share what an absolutely amazing experience we had here in the hopes that someone like me, a new mother trying to make the best decision for her new baby, will read this and know she found the right place.