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!

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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!

I was very hesitant after reading the reviews but the YMCA after care at our school was full and I…read moregave it a shot. I'm really glad I did. I had many questions, new Exec Director was so patient. Dana is on top of everything - each classroom, the facility, safety, décor even! Billing as well and she's great with the children and the parents. She answered all my questions ever so patiently - exactly the demeanor you would expect from a place where children play. Our two yr old tried another facility in Naperville over the summer and although I had many friends tell me amazing things....my two year old still cried every time I dropped him off and it just wouldn't taper off after 3 weeks. Now that we are at Knowledge Beginnings he cried the first 4 days, and it tapered off!!! Now he walks in ready to go to "school" with his little backpack on. What a relief! For school age kids they bus before and after from area schools. They offer snacks and the kids do HW there. The prices are better than the safe n sound YMCA program. For little ones they have infant rooms, toddler rooms, preschool rooms, the facility is super clean and very nicely decorated! He comes home singing many new songs and tells us about his day "I played Play-Dough". Very cute. The teachers are great and the directors are awesome with feedback and will help in a constructive way. They offer breakfast, snack, lunch and PM snack. It's not organic life, but that's my only wish list item. It is nice to not have to pack lunch, and they do offer fruits and veggies. If you have specific dietary needs the exec director will work with you!

We began sending our daughter to KB when she was just 3 months old, and only about 2 months before…read morethe pandemic hit. The center is clean and safe - and I feel the same way (more so actually) once we began sending her back once restrictions were lifted. The communication is top notch - I am never left wondering what's going on, and if I have questions, I get a timely response. I trust that my daughter's best interests are in mind and that she is safe and healthy while at KB.

Finding Rekha and her home daycare was such a huge blessing! First of all her daycare is licensed,…read morewhich is a huge plus. The daycare is always clean, organized, and filled with educational toys my 1 year old loves. She Rekha often does activities with the kids, such as finger painting and water works. She goes above and beyond any typical caretaker. She helped my daughter practice walking when she was struggling at 16 months. If we are running late, she will even give my daughter dinner. She makes sure all the food that is given is healthy, organic, and fiber rich. I would highly recommend this home daycare for anyone who wants their babies to have that extra personalized care and attention that they deserve in a safe and nurturing environment :)

My daughter has been going to this daycare since she turned 2 years old. We had moved here from out…read moreof state and I was worried my daughter would have issues transitioning to a new day care, however she adapted extremely well from day one - eating and napping at her regular times. I believe this was largely because whilst Rekha is very attentive to her immediate needs, she also follows the standard Montessori rhythm and routine that my child was familiar with from her previous Montessori daycare. That consistency has helped immensely. She is always eager to go to her 'school' and is learning counting/ ABCs and getting involved in arts and crafts on a daily basis. Rekha is very caring and great at communicating my child's progress to us. I would definitely recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming yet structured environment for their babies/child!

We have now had two kids at Marisol's since they were about 5 months old and our experience has…read morebeen great. Our babies were taken such good care of and learned how to be kids. Highly recommended experience for the kids and the parents.

My daughter attended this daycare for one year. We were sad to leave the daycare but had to leave…read moreonce we moved to another part of the city. The Wonderful things: - Caregivers are warm and affectionate to small children. My daughter loved receiving lots of hugs and flying kisses. She was happy when I dropped-off/picked up. - Toddlers are active & burn off energy. They take 1-2 trips/day to the park (weather permitting) using a 6-toddler stroller/carriage for safe transport. There is a great covered play area in the backyard for cooler weather and a mini toddler gym with mats and tunnels to climb through in the basement. - Price is good for the area. - My daughter learned several Spanish words, the alphabet, cute dance moves, and colors. - Minimal days closed when compared to larger daycare centers. - Other parents are warm & friendly. Not quite as wonderful: - Parking is usually available but parallel parking skills is a must. - The drop-off/pick-up area is small and can get busy.

My kids have been going here for years (since they were 3 months old)…read more Very reasonably priced and friendly. Clean and professional, and kids love the teachers and the atmosphere.

My child will never go there again. She came home crying every day that she was there. I did not…read morelike the way that the instructors handled the issues that she had with the other children bullying her. The sad part is she used to go there when she was in preschool and went back as a 4th grader on spring break. That was one of first daycares that she used to go to and unfortunately the last time she'll be going there.

2023:My son and I loved this place. It was his first time in daycare and he went from infant to…read moretoddler then transitioned into the twos for a bit before we moved. M. Kathy is amazing and so were his teachers. Update 2026: My son is my 3 and can now talk. Every time we drive past this place he points and says "mommy I did not like this place. I do not want to go back." He says that teachers were mean to him. I truly believe that he experienced something traumatizing here for him to remember this a year or so later. We lived right in the apartments down the street so we walked to this location every weekday. I am not surprised he knows his geographical location. I would not enroll my kids here.

We are really happy with this Kindercare. My child loves going there after school and during summer…read morebreak. They're so accommodating for parents too. The staff is kind and patient. I highly recommend them. I'm kind of shocked there are no other reviews!

This review is specifically for the aftercare program. It couldn't be more excellent childcare…read more My son attended Decatur Classical School and went to the JCC program for a few years. Wendy Singer (who runs the program) is one of the most caring people I know. She genuinely values and interacts with the children and is always cheerful and positive. I consider her to have been a really enriching part of my son's childhood. Anyone would be lucky to have people like Wendy in charge of their children. When there was a death in the family, she even sent us a care package. So sweet. The program includes swimming twice a week, cooking, and art projects. When the weather is nice, the kids are always outside on the playground, enjoying the fresh air and physical activity. The assistants are college students, and able to help the Decatur kids with their challenging homework -- so my son's homework was always complete when I picked him up at 6, and we could just enjoy the rest of the evening together. They have really fun vacation days (including Top Chef) and they're open on the days school is canceled or off. There is a real value on creativity and meaningful activity. Excellent program. Though the area is largely Orthodox Jewish, as is much of the attending community at the facility, the aftercare program is not heavily religiously affiliated at all, so any parent could feel comfortable having their child there.

The place is great, it is the only place that offer only women designated hours in Chicago . I like…read morethat and I hope that they will extend the hours weekly.