We will be entering our 3rd class at NFCNS and I could not love it more. The staff, director and…read morefamilies are all so kind and welcoming. I first entered the school in the parent and tot program and quickly fell in love. The teachers and families quickly felt like home. It was the perfect thing for my child and I to meet some local families and get our child comfortable with a school environment. It's such an easy way to become part of the community. The classrooms are all so cute and foster such a fun environment for kids to play - they have something for everyone. I love how excited our kids get when we tell them we're taking them to school and the giant smiles on their faces because they've had such a great day in class. NFCNS is such a special community and I feel so lucky we came across it. It made something that can be such a stressful decision a no-brainer for our family and I can't wait as our children continue to grow in the school.

We could not ask for a better preschool for our 3 children. Our kids have loved every minute. The…read moreteachers are so kind and find the most creative, fun ways to interact with kids. Their "nature-play" philosophy is the best! Every child should be so lucky to attend a preschool like NFCNS!

This is our 12th year at Christian Heritage Academy and surprisingly (or not surprisingly) enough,…read morewe fall at about middle on the years-at-CHA spectrum. There are families who have been a part of the CHA family for 20+ years due to multiple children and grandchildren... This is such a testimony to what kind of place CHA is. CHA has been such an important part of our family. Ever since the beginning, when my children started in the preschool classes, to life's ups and many downs, there has not been a time where our lives were not positively touched by someone associated with CHA, whether it'd be faculty, staff or friends. We love the small class sizes as the teachers really get to know my children--their strengths, weaknesses, and quirks--to work with me to nurture them. The faculty and staff really try to model Christ in what they say and do. I love this environment where the daily activities are bathed in prayer (daily morning faculty devotions to start!) and that my children and I are being prayed for. As icing on the cake, CHA offers a strong academic program as well. My daughter, who is a junior in the Upper School this year, is constantly being challenged with a multitude of AP and Duel Credit courses. All courses are taught through a biblical lens and I believe this helps my children a unique perspective to the world around them. CHA offers opportunities for sports, theater, student council, paper--and almost everything else in between so the opportunities for all that my children are provided. The bond between the students is strong as they encourage each other, pray for each other and just love on each other. I am so appreciative towards CHA--its dedication to bringing up soldiers for the Kingdom. It truly has been a blessing in our lives.

My son went to the school in 2022 and 2023. We are Korean and Christian and I thought I was sending…read moremy son to a safe place. Back then my son was in preschool in kindergarten so he didn't really know what was going on but now he's in third grade and he communicates with us perfectly. While looking through his old yearbook together, we stumbled upon this teacher's picture. He said she was very unkind to him with another kid and him were trying to grab an item. He would always give it to the other kid and yell at him . He said he specifically felt singled up by her that she was nice to everybody except him and it was making him very confused but now that he's older and can understand I told him about racism. I told him there's certain people that think they're they're better than others because of their skin color and they like to abuse, helpless little children, while smiling at their occupation, saying that their Christians, that is absolutely disgusting . SHe would always pull him aside and be mean to him while smiling in our faces. My wife thought she was the nicest one there. But she is a racist just trying to cover herself. Christian Heritage Academy you should do better and you should be ashamed of yourself hiring people like that. We trust you with our kids. And we pay you very well for the services. Please get your act together. We are truly disappointed in you 10 thumbs down for you guys.

Wonderful staff who instills in preschool what learning should be...inquisitive and FUN. My…read moredaughter loved her few mornings a week she went in. She got to make friends, go outside daily, make crafts, learn about the world around her, celebrate birthdays. When I would pick her up, she would sing songs, about what they were learning, over and over again. This place is incredible for kids. So loving.

When moving to the North Shore I had my work cut out for me to find a preschool that was both…read moreplay-based and offered full-time care. Banner was the answer. From the moment we visited the school, I knew it was the right place for our daughter to begin her preschool experience. "Warmth" is how I'd describe the environment at Banner both in appearance and culture. The classrooms are inviting, cozy, and creative. This is a school run by teachers who love what they do and create a warm, positive environment for children to learn, develop and thrive. Our daughter wakes up excited to go to Banner every day which is the best testimonial a parent could offer.

I love working here. I love working with the children and the teachers. Honestly, it's the best…read moreschool to work at. It is the best job that I have ever had. I love how excited the children are when I am there and how they are smiling and happy that I am there. I love being a role model for the children. They make me the happiest girl ever! They make me so happy! I am so lucky and thankful to work at the best place ever and I have the best bosses ever! The executive director and the site director are the nicest, sweetest, kindest ladies ever! The best executive director and the site manager ever! The children know how to make anyone happy!

My children attend this school and I couldn't be happier. The administration has been easy to work…read morewith and the teachers are superb. All the head teachers have been here for well over 10 years +, and are so loving to the children and at the same time gently pushes the children towards academic excellence. My kids are very happy at this school and are learning so much. I can't believe how well my 4.5 year old is reading already. I would highly recommend this school.

I am so happy we found this preschool!…read more In a competitive North Shore market, WPSN stands out with its reggio-based philosophy. The learning environment is serene with its natural approach, and I love how my children's imaginations can take them anywhere at WPSN. The experienced teachers and the professional staff truly care for each child. The studio component and the inclusion of daily outdoor play only adds to the amazing things already happening in the classrooms. The additional enrichment programs are top notch.

We visited several other schools, and were drawn to Sacred Heart School in Winnetka. This is such…read morea warm and inclusive community, and we're so fortunate to have decided on this school for our child's education. Our son is on to 2nd grade this fall, and his kindergarten and 1st grade education, care, and experience, continues to be extraordinary.

I have never been part of such a caring community like the one I have found at Sacred Heart. I have…read morefour children at the school ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade, and they have built so many happy memories, made lifelong friends, and have received a top notch education. The staff and the principal are second to none and have gone far and above to make school fun and safe during the pandemic. People really take care of each other here. When someone is dealing with something tough, or having a hard time, this community shows up, supports you, and lifts you up. Plus, there are many fun parties, sports, fine arts, etc., it is easy for kids and adults to make friends! It's an awesome place to be!

I'm a parent of a little girl who would later be diagnosed dyslexic. In preschool it's not super…read morepossible to know what is coming down the road for a child with regard to reading challenge. The head start Glencoe Montessori gave my daughter who attended 3yr through K has become so valuable to me now as a parent of a third grader. We have moved and my 6 year old twins attend the best montessori school in our new area and the literacy advantage of GMS and ALL the highland park montessori schools is unbelievable in hindsight. When I was a younger mom I found the idea of phonics in preschool to be a questionable practice because I wanted creative play emphasized. The children in the whole Highland Park Montessori sister school Network DO AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH CREATIVITY SUPPORT but they are also exceptional early literacy teachers. Go here. Stay for K if you can afford it. You are getting a value for your money beyond words. Our new school has a chicken farm and beehive the children tend and an outdoor eco lab in addition to the playground and and indoor pool with weekly lessons for pre-k and K. Glencoe Montessori is so much better than this new school (that is fabulous). My children are grateful, creative, and the one-on-one system at GMS and HPS for reading and pre-reading has saved my daughter's life practically. When you have trouble reading in the higher grades the stress for the child is heartbreaking. When my daughter attended GMS (Sue, Ro, Miriam, Beth) she was unstressed and they had her creating journal entries everyday of kindergarten that were super long and filled with phonetically spelled ideas she was having and she was proud to share her ideas and this was the best way to start out. Reading and writing was exciting for her in these early years of development. Your child deserves this!

The BEST!!! My twin boys attended the extended pre-k program here for the 2016-2017 school year and…read morethey loved it! The teachers, the director (Jenniferand ) and owner (Carol)

I've been hearing murmurings of Kid-Motion for months now and finally asked a mother in my…read moredaughter's ballet* class what it was all about. Another mother overheard and said "You don't know about Kid-Motion? You must be new in town because EVERYONE goes to Kid-motion. Kid-motion day is my kid's favorite day." Mom #1 agreed that Kid-Motion was pretty special and recommended I sign up for January as soon as possible since the classes tend to fill up quickly. I went home feeling guilty I"ve been denying my almost 3 year old of "kid-motion day" and emailed them letting them know I"d be interested in signing up my daughter for the next session starting in January. It was our lucky day because minutes later I received an email that there was a spot in the 2 1/2-3 year old class and we could start next week. Hooray! I listed Kid- motion under "pre-school" here on Yelp, but it refers to itself as a movement program. For my daughter's class it's a 2 hour drop-off, which is pretty awesome since most of the classes at her age are 30 minutes (aka: way too short for mom to get anything done!). Each week has a different theme - this week they learned about pumpkins cause of halloween, which my daughter has decided is her favorite holiday (i'm sure soon to be replaced by her upcoming bday). When my daughter got home she came running into my home office (my next review will be for a locksmith:)) to tell me all about pumpkins and show me her "fridge worthy" picture of a pumpkin. For my daughter's age they spend 65 minutes in the gym where there's lots of equipment that you'd find in a kids gymnastics studio (rings, low balance beam, etc) followed by 55 minutes in the playroom where they do more typical pre-school activities (ex: art, play with water, playdoh, parachute, snack etc). Kate and Lois are my daughter's instructors and they seem very patient and capable, which is probably why so many people are raving about Kid-motion. And I don't blame all the children for being such fans. I'd like my own version of adult-motion day! * http://www.yelp.com/biz/baby-take-a-bow-winnetka

Mary and Kate are remarkable and have created a program known around the North Shore as the gem of…read moreWinnetka. An absolute must for parents with young children who are looking for something special for their children a couple days a week.

Highly recommend Bright Horizons. We started my son here in the Young Preschool class when he was…read more2.5 and we had just moved to Glenview from the city. He's now moved all the way up to the Kindergarten Prep class over the past few years and I also have a younger son in their Young Preschool class who started in the infant room when he was 3 months old. Everything a parent cares about in a daycare they achieve. I am impressed with the curriculum and how much both my boys are learning. Their teachers all have been teaching there for many years, which was great compared to the high turnover we saw at daycares in the city. The facilities are new, clean, and safe with different playgrounds based on age and a large indoor gym. They have also handled COVID very well and very clearly adhere to all daycare regulations (both pre-COVID and during COVID). They communicate daily through the app and teachers/directors are very easy to get in contact with via phone or email. We've been at this daycare for 2.5 years and have been impressed with both the organization and communication from this school. I'm very happy we made the decision to send our kids here!

As first time parents, we evaluated multiple day care centers to find the best fit for our son. We…read morequickly realized Bright Horizons had a wonderful curriculum for all ages and felt the Northbrook location was the best fit for our family. After watching our son develop from 12 weeks to just over a year now, we couldn't have made a better decision. The teachers are so loving and caring for the children while also challenging them with new activities daily. Even though our son has only been in the infant room, the entire center's staff feel like family. Our son loves attending school each day, he lights up every morning when the car door opens in the Bright Horizons parking lot.