Carrie worked with our son in grades 1-2. He was having difficulty reading in school, especially…read morefor comprehension. He was frustrated and he did his best to avoid schoolwork, esp work that had reading in it. Carrie was a godsend - not only did she have fantastic strategies to get him to improve in his abilities, but she was able to make him actually enjoy reading. That she was able to transform our son - from a poor reader with a bad attitude to a young person who actually enjoys reading - is a testament to her abilities as a teacher.

I can't say enough about how great Carrie Andalman is as a teacher/ coach/mentor. She has a passion…read morefor teaching ,a connection to her students and a sense of fun that works together to create an environment that truly motivates. She worked with both my children years ago and they have grown up to have a love of learning and a passion for reading

Our family had the opportunity to visit the Niles West High School Auditorium on a Sunday for…read moreViking Dance Studio's Recital 2023. These are the sort of community based events that a public school's facilities should be used for, bringing the general public in to show what the tax dollars are being used for, and giving prospective students/parents an idea of what's ahead next. It is a large auditorium, with comfortable seating and good acoustics. It can host a large production, with a lot of available seating. It also has dedicated auditorium parking very close to the main auditorium entrance, but it's limited. The studio had 6 shows in all this Sunday, and between show 3 and 4, it was definitely busy in the parking area, but everyone was dealing with it happily: a beautiful day outside and a show that makes you feel young.

Chief Justice Merrick Garland is probably the most famous Niles West grad at this time. Nominated…read moreby both Presidents Obama and Biden, I think he'll be Attorney General any day now. Other alums who've made the news are Rick Singer (think Lori Laughlin/Full House college admissions advisor) and George Papadopolous (foreign policy advisor for President Trump). Of course there are sports stars - Rashard Mendenhall (Steelers) and Jewel Lloyd (WNBA), Bart Conner (Gold medalist), etc. But what I really like about Niles West is that it's probably the most diverse high school in the country - by race, national origin and socio- economic status. See - a lotta people talk about supporting diversity but don't exactly want to live in it. Niles West embraces the over 100 different languages and makes it happen. And you don't have to be an elitist to attend this school, however, with hard work and good grades - you'll find yourself in elite company, in the very near future.

Kumon has been a game-changer for my child. The step-by-step, self-learning approach didn't just…read moreboost his math and reading skills; it taught him discipline and time management. The center instructors are supportive and always there to guide when needed. Mr. Lee runs a fantastic center! Highly recommend!

Mr. Sang has transformed my children's lives. I have three children enrolled in Kumon since 2020…read more He has built my children's confidence and has been patient with them. My first two kids are now enrolled in a gifted program and they were able to do so because of Kumon. Also, he was so kind to my 5-year-old who would cry when he first started. Now he walks into Kumon and knows what he needs to do with confidence. My children are two grades ahead in math and it's 100% because of Kumon. Mr. Sang has a heart to see the kids at his center thrive and my family is an example of what Kumon did for us. There were season we had to pause and he worked with our family.

This school is located in a beautiful building with lots of large classrooms and in-classroom…read moredevices to use for teaching. There are documented incidents of bullying and drug -related issues. Curriculum probably adheres to state standards, but goals and usefulness are not explained to the students, which, along with the bullying and other issues, helps make a very unsafe, unpleasant environment.

Great staff, curriculum and environment. It's been a joy to be part of this community.read more

We have had a wonderful experience with SCC! Like many parents, we were very nervous about picking…read morethe right daycare. Due to the pandemic, our child had not spent much time with anyone outside of family when we enrolled her in the infant room at 11 months old, and we did a lot of research and toured many different facilities. SCC stood out because of the lovely private playground and the school-like nature. We also loved that they have extra curricular activities like someone who comes in once a week for music class. They were in the mid-high range of prices, but the facilities exceeded the quality of others slightly lower in price and it felt more personal than some of the chain daycares. They also had part-time options which was ideal for us as we had grandparents helping out with some childcare. All of the SCC staff have been incredibly kind and communicative. Our child had some trouble adjusting the first few days, and they reached out to help brainstorm potential solutions with us. Within a week or two, she was leaping out of my arms at drop-off and not looking back. With current covid restrictions we aren't allowed in the classroom, but the teachers are very responsive through the app and send photo and video updates during the day. Some other facilities had a constant video feed you could log into, but I prefer this situation as I feel like it's a much nicer work environment for the staff (and I don't have to be tempted to continually check in on her). The administrators are also very involved in the classroom and frequently have nice anecdotes about her to share. Our daughter is always in a happy mood when we pick her up, and the older kids we see coming out seem to love school as well. Her teachers celebrate her cute moments and her skill accomplishments, and we trust she is well taken of. We would highly recommend this place!

I love this place. The staff are wonderful. I miss taking my kids here. We only stopped going here…read morebecause of COVID. =(

!!ATTENTION ALL SKOKIE PARENTS!! Please keep your children away from this daycare by any means…read morenecessary! Look for other daycare alternatives. This place is a public safety hazard. In less than 2 months my son contracted 3 diseases/viruses: (1) HFM (Hand, Foot & Mouth), (2) Strep Throat and (3) recently RSV. They do a terrible job of properly communicating and reporting children with illnesses. I believe they underreport the number of illnesses that occur. They have zero standards for cleanliness and hygiene. Their standards are so low, they make a Motel 6 look like a Ritz-Carlton. Not to mention, the beds these poor children sleep on look like military field gurney stretchers dating back to the Gulf War. When I picked up my son during lunch hour there was a foul smell of spoiled rotten food. It smelled like a forgotten dumpster. I'd rather walkthrough the streets of Manhattan on garbage day and the streets of Tenderloin in San Francisco. They even forgot to change his clothes after lunchtime and gave him to me with food all over him. I had to clean and change him in the car before I put him in the car seat. It's next door to a very sketchy "CASH ONLY" salon & spa business.

We had a great experience sending our now 2-year-old son to Mosaic. He became very attached to his…read moreteachers (and they, him), he had blossoming friendships, and his language skills developed far quicker than with his nanny. In addition to the standard baseline requirements (safety, hygiene, friendliness), we were looking for a place that would offer diversity. Mosiac delivered in spades - staff and students came from varied cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Erum, the Director, is amazing at communicating expectations to the parent community and responding to individual parent's needs. Thank you, Mosaic team, for making our life easier by knowing our son is well taken care of!

Oakton Community College (OCC) is a 2-year community college that has 2 campuses - one in Skokie…read moreand one in Des Plaines. They offer degree and certificate programs, as well as distance & online learning. I'm a fan of OCC! I've taken random elective courses here, and I've always enjoyed the classes as well as the professors who've taught them! Here are my favorites: +Mathematics with Professor Safa Hamed +Painting with Professor Mark Palmeri +Accounting with Professor Larry Cohen Don't knock community colleges! The courses offered are usually pretty rigorous and challenging, sometimes even more so compared to your base school! With competitive resident/non-resident per credit hour costs, it's also gentle on your wallet, too! Plenty of free parking!

Staff: Excellence. Layout: Excellence…read more Professors: Priceless. Amenities: Priceless. Students: Priceless. Why do websites like rate my professor exist? How do you rate someone based on their intelligence? Is that possible?

My husband and I went to Northwestern University hoping to see their art gallery but it was closed…read morebecause it was operating on summer hours. Since it was closed we took a walk along Lake Michigan and took pictures of the beach and water. The view from the campus is amazing. We were able to relax on Cohen Lawn and Kahn Plaza. We had a wonderful, pleasant, and relaxing time at Northwestern University! GO CATS!

PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY: one of the most beautiful university's in the world and on a very scenic…read morelake called Lake Michigan!! I fell in love with Northwestern when we first came to visit in April and it won my heart over again ! What campus is by a charming city called Evanston with everything to offer to student and faculty and also by one of the most beautiful cities in the world - LOVE CHI TOWN!! Great facilities and many of them overlooking the lake !! Excellent ranking it's in the top ten universities of the USA!! Great dining halls and dorms and even better financial aid!! Really love this school and can't wait to return soon!! Very helpful and friendly staff too!!

Two of my kids attended here. This is a wonderful daycare and preschool. Teachers are dedicated,…read moreknowledgeable and loving. Staff is cordial and helpful. The director is great at managing the morale and maintaining community. Kids have lots of outdoor play time. I highly recommend.

If you are looking for a loving, trustworthy center for your child to attend daycare, this is the…read moreplace! Both of my children were here from 3 months to 3 1/2 years. Watching them grow and learn while under their care was an amazing experience. The staff is so friendly, the teachers are loving and communicative, and my kids truly blossomed as a result. We love CCDC!

I highly recommended Sylvan Learning Center of Skokie to any parent looking for quality academic…read moresupport for their child. All the tutors are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about their students' success. Many thanks to Mr. Anthony and Mr. Patrick for their support this school year! My son's Math grade has improved significantly, and his confidence has grown.

Sylvan is a wonderful place to bring your child whether they need help in school or you just want…read moreto keep them on par. All the staff members are professional. They are experienced. They are not just doing this as a part time gig to make some extra money. They have been working in this field for several years and know how to best help the children they work with to achieve their goals.The director of this program is wonderful. She will put in that extra effort to welcome families to the center and find out how the program can help each family meet their individual needs!