This is an excellent facility. As a working mother, I had my reservations about putting my newborn…read moreinto daycare. Choosing COA was the best decision we could have made in a daycare choice. Children of America has a lot of advantages over the other daycare facilities in the area: Daily reports can be viewed electronically (versus paper ones...SAVE THOSE TREES!), surveillance option, astroTurf for the outdoor playground (versus wood chips and dirt...that little ones like toddlers can easily gnaw or chew on,etc.). Last but not least, excellent Teachers and Directors. My son has now moved up to his 3rd room. Every room that he has been in, the teachers were excellent, welcoming, interactive with the kids and communicative. If only COA had a location in the Mokena area as well *hint*

My daughter has been attending COA since she was 8 weeks old and now she is nearly 3. The teachers…read moreand admin at COA have always taken care of my baby and taken any concerns I may have had seriously. I appreciate how much my daughter has learned and grown from knowing her colors and shapes before one and all of her letters before 2. I've always been amazed at stuff she knows, like counting backwards, cause I knew I wasn't responsible for it (LBVS). Some teachers who have stood out are Ms. Linda, Ms. Theresa, Ms. Caitlyn, Ms. Leann, Ms. Destiny, Ms. Kat, Ms. Kobe, and Ms. Tricia. I would certainly recommend COA as they provide updates daily in an app along with video capabilities. I also appreciate the activities they have after school to keep parents active (Bentley activities) and informed (parent conferences). I'm so thankful for COA.

My daughter has been here in the part time program (preschool) for two years and will be starting…read moreher third in the fall. My son will now be joining her. My daughter is always so excited to go off to school! She is happy, learning new things, trying new foods (in half day programs it includes snack and lunch!), making new friends... The staff is always helpful and friendly and truly seem to care, and the classrooms are large. This year they started a teacher-parent messaging system using an app, so I get to hear from the teachers how each day was about 15 minutes after I pick her up! They send pictures with it too. PPED is a great place to send your little ones!

Absolutely the best! My 2-year-old son started preschool this year at PPED. I couldn't ask for a…read moremore friendly and loving environment for him, and he looks forward to preschool every day. PPED is very accommodating; you can choose to bring your kids any combination of weekdays, not just a set MWF or TR schedule. They offer full-day childcare, and are always happy to keep my son all day on days when we have other commitments and need childcare. PPED offers preschool for 2-year-olds and they even help with potty training! Also, my son has a healthy snack and a full hot lunch before pickup, so he can come home and get his nap in on time. Aside from all the perks mentioned above, the staff here really love and care about the kids. Everyone always has a smile on their face, and they truly seem excited to see my son every morning. Kids can pick up on this pretty fast, and it doesn't take more than a second for him to have a big smile on his face and run right to one of his teachers. Leaving such a young child with someone else can certainly be stressful, but I feel great knowing that my child is being cared for by people who have earned my trust and really care about his well being. We are so lucky to have found PPED. Thank you all!

Hi @Melissa penny lanes business director,…read more Since I can't reply back to your comment on my review I'll just write it here. Nothing, I wrote is inaccurate information. I totally understand that these reviews are very important for penny lanes business. This is why I took the time to write out the review. For parents seeking child care for their children and wanting to make the best decision. Actually, some of the things that you stated in your reply was very inaccurate such as my reason to leave the daycare. We left due to having so many incidents occur and the lack of incidents reports being made and also lack of accountability. Most of the time my daughter was sent home from daycare with cuts and bruises. Teachers were unable to explain what happened due to them "not being around" or "leaving early for the day" so she was left in the care of substitute teacher and no one in the daycare could find whichever "substitute teacher "was in the class in at the time to explain the constant injuries. Also, on August 11th I was called into penny lanes due to my child having a busted lip and chipped tooth. I expressed my concerns to the director of the daycare Ms.Laura she responded back to me and let me know if I wanted my child to not have so many incidents I needed a nanny. Which I was completely token back by. I understand things happen in a daycare but as a director for that to be the response back to a concern parent is very insensitive. Also, to double back to the abrupt departure. Laura allow us to leave without putting in the 2 week notice due to not us moving but me being so uncomfortable with my child being enrolled under you guys care second longer. Her last day was that Thursday morning November 6th due to another unreported incident. My daughter was enrolled in for a year. I have never once received a weekly paper meal plan in advance. My child was there 5 days a week and 8-8.5 hrs a day. So I understand that health and safety is the utmost importance but it's seems like the ball was dropped multiple times with my child. Also, is always a lack of accountability. This is not the blame game. If I'm paying for a good quality daycare I expect the best quality health and safety for my child. I left the review for parents to understand that penny lanes daycare of oak lawn does not provide this experience for each and every child. Also, if you need for me to provide any proof I can. Thank you. -Brianna Boyce

Penny Lane school in Oak Lawn exceeds every expectation we had as parents. From the moment we…read morewalked through those red doors, the environment is warm, clean and thoughtfully designed to make children feel safe, engaged and genuinely happy. What I love most about this place is their staff, their level of care, patience, and attentiveness goes far beyond what we could have hoped for. Its rare to find a place that combines such high standards with genuine heart, but Penny lane (Oak Lawn) does exactly that. We are incredibly fortunate to have found them and would recommend them wholeheartedly to any parent looking for exceptional care. I currently, have 3 of my kids enrolled there. 2 of them in daycare and 1 in their before and after school care. We also leverage their summer camp program. We love Penny Lane, Oak Lawn!

The absolute best daycare facility hands down! From the moment you enter the parking lot you can…read moresee the children's safety is a top priority. Walking through the door you are immediately greeted and made to feel like family. There is no doubt every child in Ms. Nicki's is getting the absolute best care. I trust no one else with my children. I know that every day they are learning through play, getting nutritious snacks/meals, are in a safe space, and are getting the same level of love and care they receive at home. Ms. Nicki's is the BEST!

Terrible day care. Disciplined.by spanking. Unacceptable behavior !! Would definitely not…read morerecommend. Owner lacks communication skills and common sense

I experience the best service at first years university they really take care of my children. they…read moreare very wonderful people !! I love the teachers and staff members Ms Wendy is awesome! she helps me every morning and she is very energetic !! Love her kids Ms Arianna is awesome also make sure everyone is doing the job and things are in order ! I love the owner when I did my tour the place was clean and smell good very welcoming person! Ms Theresa is also a good wonderful person she love the babies ! Ms Rosa is awesome she teach Spanish to the little ones thank u so much first years university ! U guys are awesome !!!!!!!!

We had a wonderful experience with FYU. The staff are true professionals--caring, loving, and…read moretrustworthy. My son learned so much while he was there and genuinely enjoyed going each day, which meant everything to us as parents. I always felt confident that he was in a safe, nurturing environment. We're very grateful for the care and support they provided.

We absolutely love this center for our preschooler. The staff is very kind and nurturing with the…read morestudents. I was looking around at preschools for my little one and when I visited the center it felt very relaxed yet still has structured learning. The kids all seem to enjoy being here it's very rare I ever walk in and see a child upset ( this includes the baby room which speaks a lot for the staff!) Everyone is so friendly and all the teachers greet us as we walk in the door. My son loves going to school and it has helped with my anxiety of sending him off to school to know how much he loves it. Not to mention he is also learning quite a bit already and it's only a couple months into the school year. I would highly recommend this facility to family and friends.

Great daycare with some of the best teachers I have encountered. Would recommend to anyone, great…read moreteacher ratios and a stable staff

I would recommend CCC2 to anyone. It was a true blessing to have these women be part of my…read morechildren's lives. Both children thrived academically and socially here. They truly do not get enough credit for all their hard work. Great job ladies!

Amazing care and very affordable prices !! We just moved to the area and my daughter had a hard…read moretime in her previous daycare. Every morning she would cry before school. When we went for a tour Ms Debbie and all the CCC 2 staff were very friendly and answered all my questions. I enrolled my 3 year old for 3 days a week and she loved it from day 1! She even asks to go everyday now. The staff is very caring and friendly and my daughter comes home with tons of projects and learning activities. Summer is filled with a bunch of field trips and plenty to do. I absolutely love this school and would recommend it to everyone !

I have my 5 month daughter attending the FDC and she loves it! I feel good knowing she is good care…read moreand is getting the attention she needs.

GSU Preschool program and facilities are second to none! My twins have magical memories of playing…read morein the indoor sandbox, using household recyclables to create works of art, singing "Days of the Week" !to the Addams Family tune, and so much more. Just being at GSU as a young child and exploring the sculpture garden is an incomparable experience! This program gave my kids the tools they neede to thrive in their public school and the creativity and imagination to become lifelong learners!