Amazing school and teachers. My daughter has been attending Growing Places since she was 2 and is…read moreloving all the teachers and program that school offers.

My kids have been going to this school since they been two and my oldest is graduating this weekend…read more:( I have tears in my eyes writing this because I truly will miss this school and everyone of those teachers. My kids have grown and learn so much from them and I will always be grateful for this school and the memories

All three of my children went to this preschool. They had so much fun and learned a lot. The school…read moreis play based which allows the children to explore and learn at their pace. The staff is wonderful. They take the time to know your child and help them in areas that they struggle. Among many things that are good it's wonderful to be able to participate in helper days. You can see how your child is doing along with meeting their friends in the class. I enjoyed helping throughout the year! I would recommend this school to friends and family. It's a great environment for children and parents.

We love the Co-Op Nursery school! My now-kindergartener started there at 15 months in their…read moreparent-tot class which was a great way for us to get out of the house for some fun activities and meet other local families since we were new to the area. He then went through their other classes - 2-year old, 3-day, and PreK. He is now doing great in Kindergarten and loves school and I feel that the Co-Op is a big reason why. My three-year old now goes to the Tuesday/Thursday class from 9 to 11 am and his teachers are wonderful - patient and caring and they are so dedicated to helping the kids participate in a lot of fun and educational activities. My 15-month old will start soon with the parent-tot class also. It is so fun to watch the little ones interact with each other and explore the activities and toys in the room. Since it is a Co-Op, you have the opportunity to participate in your child's education by being the third grown-up in the classroom once every 6 to 8 weeks. (Except for parent-tot where you stay each week.) If you work or otherwise are not able to be in the classroom, there is an option that the school can provide an aide. (Just costs a little bit more.) All of the staff are very special and so great with the kids! (And they often have good parenting advice too!)

We have been sending our daughter here since she was 17 months and we have loved it so far. I…read morestayed at home with my daughter for the first year and a half because quite frankly I wasnt able to trust someone else to care for her. So it was a big step for me to send her to daycare/school. However, it was quite relieving to see how much my daughter loves the school and how much care and love the teachers show the kids.

From the owner: A pioneer in early childhood education since 1969, Kensington School is built on a foundation of…read morechild-led curiosity, balanced with academic excellence that builds confidence, inquisitiveness and wonder in learning. Nationally recognized for excellence, Kensington School offers private nurseries, preschools, and kindergartens across Northeastern Illinois, including Chicago and its suburbs. Our innovative curriculum, inspirational teaching, and beautiful classroom environments make Kensington School an outstanding first-school experience.

We have been going to ChildTime Villa Park since 2018. Many of our friends are the other parents we…read moremet along the way at the different events at Childtime. Many of us still have our children there years later. I would say the two biggest drivers are the people and the activities. The director is extremely focused on activities and events - this includes lots of socials, trips, etc. We've met many wonderful teachers over the years. Our kids have admired many of them! These are people that I've trusted to babysit and every person seems committed to making sure the children are experiencing a good childhood. Hope you have a wonderful experience too!

I highly recommend this facility to all inquiring parents. As a first time parent I was very…read morenervous to begin utilizing day care services, given the big transition. I met with the director, Mrs. Yunuen and felt an immediate sense of relief. She took her time explaining every aspect of the services offered at this location. Without hesitation, she answered all my questions and offered assistance with all of the intake procedures. After the smooth enrollment process, my son began services and since then has been thriving! I truly believe this is thanks to Mrs. Yunuen and her abilities to facilitate comfort, communication, professionalism,, understanding, and so much more.

Love the staff there. They take excellent care of my son and we'll have our daughter enrolled…read morethere soon as well. They do a great job with teaching my son the basic ABC, 123's, etc. For a few dollars more, they have a phonics class and a #'s (addition/subtraction) each week. My son went for testing at the local elementary school (kindergarten) and he was above the other kids coming in, which is great to know. My son has developed some very strong friends there and its good that he can interact with his peers, but also know how to adapt to different personalities. The great thing is that they have a no-tolerance policy for kids acting out, but they have positive encouragement for kids. Our only wish is that there was more kids attending the elementary school that my son will attend. That way, he'd transition with the same kids..... The only item (if you can call it that) is the parking there can be a challenge when busy coming in off of North Ave. Its great that Ms. Lisa (Director) and staff have tried to do everything they can to accomodate the parents by expanding the lot and trying to find other parking options, but I'm sure there comes a point they can't do anything. Too bad the homeowners of Glenview Ave (adjacent street with cul-de-sac), didn't support local parents and businesses like other Elmhurst parents (who live near parks and the elementary schools) where we understood how parking/traffic is near these locations when we moved there.

My son just finished a "summer camp" with them and had a great experience. The staff was very…read morepatient and caring with him and we really appreciated it. Would recommend.

2 of my kids went to Sunrise Montessori. Ms.Singh is a superb teacher. My Kids learned how to read…read moreand math before going to big school. My kids love it here.

We used this daycare for 2 years for our son. I would give them more stars if I could. We were in a…read morepinch with babysitting and Mrs. Singh and crew welcomed us with open arms. She is an incredible teacher and their staff prepared our son with math, reading, writing, and politeness skills. I could see my son flourish each day. We miss this daycare and highly recommend if you're looking for a good place for your child.

We had a wonderful experience this past year with our 3-year old at Creative Day Learning Center…read more She really blossomed in the small group setting and learned a ton of independence. We got regular updates on what the kids were doing. I really appreciated the proactive approach that the Director took to keep everyone healthy during cold and flu season by limiting visitors and exposure opportunities too. The group is fabulous and takes advantage of their location to downtown Lombard. My little one just started school with her older siblings and was so well prepared and eager to be off to a "big school" after her year at Creative Day. We also can't wait to come back for the summer program next year.

My son attended Creative Day for 2 yrs from Aug 2020 - Aug 2022, and I wish I found this place…read moresooner! My son transferred from a large daycare after the shutdown due to COVID and changes in my work style and schedule. Creative Day has been amazingly flexible and accommodating. Made navigating COVID's unknowns much less stressful for our family. In summer, kids take a train to Elmhurst for a movie day and go to a splash park. Owner (a couple) operated pre-school in a former school building with play ground and a huge gymnasium where kids run around and ride tricycles in winter. Smaller class size and personalized attention was so much better fit for my son.

We LOVE St. Paul! The teachers and the director truly care about each of the children. From the…read moreseveral accreditations, to the many activities, and well rounded meals/snacks St. Paul is amazing! You couldn't ask for a better day care &/or kindergarten to teach and care for your children. I would highly recommend St. Paul to everyone!

Lazy staff, mean to the kids , director never wants to get up to let anyone in …read more other staff sits at on the table on her phone .. This place needs a staff overhaul along with its 2 million dollar remodel. Kids and families deserve more then what is currently in place

All three of my children attended St. John's. I cannot say enough positive things about their…read moreexperience! They made friendships that they still maintain years after graduation. They were taught by kind, loving, knowledgeable teachers. They were well prepared for high school and college. They learned valuable life lessons like service and prayer and mentorship. And I found a community of parents who are friends. So very grateful for this school.

My kid's attended St. John's School and we are so grateful for the Christian Education, college…read morepreparedness and friendships. This Christian education laid the foundation for their journeys at Butler University and John's Hopkins. We still attend church there and volunteer when ever possible. I am so glad that we landed in Illinois and can see that God had a plan for us all along. Keep up the good work.

I've been taking classes through the park district for a couple years now, but only just started…read morevisiting the rec center. I wanted to start running, but terrible weather was preventing me from being outside, so I hit upon a solution of buying a multi-use pass for the fitness center and using the treadmill. I didn't really want a monthly or quarterly pass because I'm just not dedicated enough to come regularly enough to make it worth it. But a 10-use pass for $27 or a 20-use pass for $36, that's pretty reasonable. This building is clearly an old school that was converted. I haven't explored all of it but there seem to be several rooms used for martial arts, dance, yoga, and probably other fitness classes. I've mostly been in the fitness center, which seems to be either one big or two smaller classrooms combined and converted. The good: There's all the basics and essentials -- weights/strength training on one side, including some machines, balance balls, resistance bands, etc. The cardio side has a few treadmills, a couple of ellipticals, a stair climber, a few bikes and a couple TVs. There is a water fountain, a restroom and a shower room. There also about 8 lockers for stashing stuff. The not-as-good: It just doesn't feel like a dedicated gym facility. I was spoiled by Wood Dale's rec center, a town about a third the size of Lombard. Wood Dale's has two proper locker rooms with showers, a free-to-the-community walking/running track and a fitness center that's bigger and has nicer, newer equipment. They also have a somewhat wider variety of classes. Lombard's facilities feel somewhat makeshift. They're a bit cramped, there's one shower with a note about letting it warm up for 15 minutes in winter, no indoor track, no spin classes. In my dream world, Lombard would take over the old Kmart space sitting and rotting at Roosevelt and Finley and make it a shiny new dedicated rec, fitness and community center. But in the real world, I'll make do with the adequate facilities at Sunset Knoll and keep running on the treadmill.

I came here this past Saturday morning to register my husband and I for a yoga class. Normally I…read morejust register online, but since there were several class cancellations due to weather issues the session before, I had a coupon ... that technically expired the day before. The extremely friendly staff was kind enough to still accept it. They were fast, funny, and nice to talk to. A nice way to start my morning of errand running :)