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!

We enrolled our son at Kiddie Academy of Darien nearly a year in advance while I was pregnant…read morebecause we knew how competitive childcare openings are in the area. We completed the enrollment agreement, paid the enrollment fee, signed all required paperwork, and received written confirmation that his enrollment was finalized with a scheduled start date of August 17, 2026. As we got closer to his start date, I reached out to introduce our son and check on the waitlist for an earlier opening. That conversation is when I learned that our confirmed August start date had been pushed back several months. I was told an email had been sent months earlier, but our family had somehow been left off the distribution list. Here's what makes this unacceptable: no one ever contacted us to let us know our confirmed enrollment had changed. We only found out because I reached out. Had I not, we would have continued planning our return to work under the assumption that our son was starting in August. I emailed both the center director and management outlining my concerns and asking for a resolution. I followed up when I received no response. Neither email was ever acknowledged. Instead, the only communication we received was an automated message informing us that Lucas's start date had been changed AGAIN. Mistakes happen. Ignoring families after those mistakes happen is a choice. Childcare is one of the biggest decisions parents make. Families arrange maternity leave, work schedules, and finances around confirmed enrollment dates. The complete lack of communication and accountability throughout this process was incredibly disappointing. Thankfully, we found another daycare that welcomed our son sooner and has been proactive, organized, and communicative from day one. Looking back, I'm grateful this happened before our son ever started because it showed us exactly how communication is handled when something goes wrong. If you're considering Kiddie Academy of Darien, I would encourage you to look at the many other excellent daycare options in the area before making your decision.

We love LSP. Great staff and great quality childcare. Really great for us is the location is close…read moreand easy to get to.

You will never find a daycare in the area that is better than Little Sunshine's. Had I not found…read moreLittle Sunshine's, I would have quit working all together. It has been a Godsend for our family for the last 8 years.

We have an infant at Chesterbrook and love it! Everyone has been so welcoming from day one. I was…read morevery nervous to leave my child (Ms Stacy helped ease my fears) and Ms Farah was so kind and really is a baby whisperer. Ms Citlalli is also fantastic! super happy with our time at Chesterbrook Academy!

We've had a very good experience with Chesterbrook in Westmont. The teachers care about the kids,…read moreand it shows. While they've had some turnover in leadership, the principal (Becky) and assistant principal (Stacy) are fantastic.

Our son has been attending Peter Pan for the last 3 years, and we are big fans! Coming from a home…read moredaycare, we weren't sure what to expect - but we love the program 1) the staff is incredibly caring and dialed in to the kids 2) they have an amazing STEM and nature program. Learning about animals and trees and even raising swallowtail and monarch butterflies from eggs! 3) they have great communication with an app that provides pictures and updates throughout the day 4) they helped my son through big life events (potty training! Writing his name!) 5) the food they serve is great- you get a menu monthly. They even tell you what and how much your kid eats 6) good blend of structure and play, with lots of hands on learning. It's amazing, my son loves it here. If you are looking for a good daycare and preschool program, Peter Pan is a great option!

We absolutely love this daycare! Our 18-month-old looks forward to going every day, which is such a…read moregift. We tried two other daycares before finding this one, and the difference has been night and day. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and creative in keeping our son engaged, incorporating a wonderful nature theme that he absolutely loves. It's clear they know how to make learning and socializing fun, while also creating a safe and nurturing environment. We couldn't be happier and are so grateful we found them!

My eldest daughter is graduating Pre-K this year after attending Active Childcare since she was 6…read moremonths old. We are very pleased with the care, education, and fun our daughter experienced over the years. A special recognition to Ms. Jenna and Ms. Ally's Preschool 3 class during the 2024-2025. our daughter learned her letters, her manners, and made the best group of friends.

I love this facility. My daughter really enjoys her time here and she has learned so much. The…read moreschool has a great summer program with plenty of field trips for the kids. During the winter months there are large inflatables and soccer fields to keep the kids active. Your child can also be enrolled in soccer lessons during active times. This is a great program that incorporates a healthy active lifestyle while also carving out time for classroom learning. They offer organic meals and full size lockers for the kids to easily store everything. The center is always very clean and I have never encountered unfriendly staff. Everyone is awesome! I would 100%recommend this place to friends. The fees are great for all that your child receives here!

Incredible school like no other, for students who are academically advanced / gifted and crave…read morechallenge and empowering learning experiences. The teachers are masters in their field, the school day is incredibly vibrant with PE every day and fine arts, language & stem classes. The extracurricular options are vast. The students are incredibly kind and supportive of each other.

Great school but tends to greatly favor children whose parents are the biggest donors. Not fair in…read moremany ways if you are a medium donor.

Our son went to Seton for over three years and it was not a great experience. He was recently…read moreunenrolled because we did not hire an additional in-class aide for him at their request (he has a speech delay and is very energetic) Early childhood classes are crowded and too full to accommodate anything but 'typical' children. Communication from teachers consisted mostly of group emails - individual meetings with teachers were sparse. Making additional donations to the school (on top of tuition) is encouraged, perhaps that would've helped with communication! We enjoyed the infant and toddler programs, but the early childhood class experience was a failure on many levels. Too many children per teacher. We could sense the overwhelming focus on logistics, ironic for Montessori method while they always touted education. Our son's doing so much better in a different preschool. Overall Seton was a disappointment and their early childhood program needs an overhaul.

Seton is a close knit and wonderful school where every child is accepted and encouraged as they…read moreare. Teachers promote kindness, community, curiosity and academic growth in ways that have greatly inspired my children. My kids have been at Seton from Preschool-2nd grade thus far, and we have had nothing but excellent experiences both academically and socially.