This is one of the very best preschools in the area. It has the spirit of peace. The teachers are…read moreamazing.

We love Grace Children's Academy. My daughters are truly excited to go to preschool each day. GCA…read moreis a very nurturing school that educates the whole child. The curriculum meets the child at their level and ensures they blossom. Not only is the preschool programming fantastic, they also offer endless amazing courses throughout the day to keep your little one flourishing. The entire GCA community has been so warm and inviting. We highly recommend sending your child(ren) here!

So we did not end up sending our baby here…read more But nonetheless, I wanted to take this opportunity to write a great recommendation for Nikki and the rest of the staff. Earlier this year, we were looking for a daycare solution for our six month old. We heard great reviews, and so we came by for an in person tour and paid a deposit here. The staff was so welcoming, and it was evident that they really cared about taking good care of the kids. Additionally, there coronavirus protocols were spot on. They took great care to enforce a 100% masking policy, and it sounds like the vast majority of the staff had also been vaccinated. I loved that even though it looked like a commercial building instead of a school, they had different rooms for the different aged kids, kitchens, security cameras EVERYWHERE, and even outdoor space. We felt welcomed and Nikki answered every question we could have possibly had. Another endorsement is that she sends her own kids there! Anyway - we wish things would've worked out - it's purely a matter of distance and proximity - but we would've been thrilled to send our kid here. Thanks Nikki and the team!

I have been a Kiddie Academy parent for years - at two different locations. Unfortunately, this…read morelocation lacks engaged ownership and leadership - it really shows in this organization. The classrooms vary based on if you're lucky with consistent teachers. Turnover rate is HIGH for both front of office and classroom teachers. There are multiple instances that I would consider as lack of engagement, oversight and transparency from the ownership... including getting sent this article by a family member (not hearing it from the daycare themselves). https://patch.com/illinois/darien-il/child-drinks-suspected-bleach-darien-day-care-cops Another, personal example - Before I recently moved my child to another daycare in the area, I uncovered that I had been getting regularly overcharged for about 6 months and had to reach out about getting it corrected. The explanation: a mistake, lack of leadership oversight. Bottom line - I really loved some of my children's teachers. Being a parent is hard work. Taking care of children is hard work. This isn't a BAD establishment. However, there are notably better options at comparable price points in the area. I recommend you do your homework.

Won't provide tuition without a phone call and tour. This is a pain when shopping around for a good…read moreschool for your kid. Also read terrible reviews about the owner.

I had a nondescript phone call with Michael the owner, not forthcoming with rate information…read more After I informed him we enrolled our son elsewhere I received a rude email response. This is very revealing and I'm revealed to discover this early. My wife is forming a moms group for the Darien, Westmont and Downers Grove area, we'll be sure to share our experience.

We have been sending our children to HCP since 2014. We love it! We initially chose the program…read morebecause it offered a fantastic 2s program (parents/caregivers do not have to stay with the child). The 3s and 4s programs are excellent as well - my kids were beyond ready for kindergarten. The teachers are very warm, engaging and patient. The Director is SO on top of it and the communication between the parents and school is A+. We really enjoy being part of the HCP community - it is hands down the best preschool in the area.

Love Hinsdale Community Preschool. All 3 of my children have attended. What made HCP stand out…read morefrom other preschools in the area was the NAEYC accreditation. I felt that was an added measure to ensure that my children would receive a good preschool experience. The director and all of the teachers are amazing. They are so caring and structure the kids' learning through play. My children were ready for Kindergarten after their time at HCP. Plus the school is a co-op, so there is more of a community feel. I highly recommend the school.

I have a 3rd and 6th grader at DGCS. We absolutely love it. We make the drive from 20 min away and…read moreit is 100 percent worth it. Both boys have needed extra help catching up in certain subjects and the staff/teachers have patiently and lovingly supported them every step of the way. My kids love going to school and are so proud of all they have accomplished. The parents and teachers are welcoming and inclusive. We especially enjoy attending the kids' weekly chapel where we see first-hand the love the teachers have for Christ and for sharing the gospel with the students. We have found a gem of a community and the kids are thriving!

My kids are currently at DGCS in 1st grade, Kindergarten and 2 preschool. They all absolutely love…read moreit. It is a loving, God centered learning environment that is very positive. The teachers and staff truly care about your kids growth and development. I really appreciate the smaller class sizes as well. My son has difficulties with focusing and he has been excelling in this learning environment and the teachers are very helpful and supportive. I highly recommend DGCS to any family!

We love the First United Methodist Preschool! My son has literally blossomed under the loving…read moreguidance of the dedicated, creative teachers there. He is excited to go there each day, talks about his teachers with reverence, and has made many good friends among the students there. We have been impressed by the quality of the activities, the attention given to the lesson planning, and the genuine compassion shown by the teachers. Not only are the children surrounded by a vibrant learning environment, but the parents are kept fully informed about what goes on during the day. We are thrilled with the quality of our son's preschool education and look forward to sending our younger children to FUMPS as well as soon as they are old enough.

We're really pleased with my daughter's experience at the First United Methodist Preschool in…read moreDowners Grove. She's in her second year, and I've seen her grow so much socially and academically. She comes home each day with new art projects, singing new songs, and talking about the interesting, fun activities and discussions from the day. The school has 5 full-time, certified teachers, and they're really focused on using a wide variety of activities and techniques to engage the kids. They also really involve the parents, and we've had a lot of fun getting to know the other families through the ice cream social, mom's/dad's days, the Halloween parade, the nativity play, classroom parties, and more. It's a great program!

I am beyond happy with the care my 4 year old is provided. He is always coming home with new…read moreknowledge. The teachers and admin are very patient and caring. Communication is kept throughout the whole day. It is also kept clean. I am very happy to have found this daycare.

We have only been attending a very short time, but it was easy to get enrolled and the staff seems…read morevery friendly! My child is excited to go in the morning and he seems quite happy here so far.