I was referred to Tiny Scholars Academy TSA after my husband and I began searching for a new…read moredaycare home for our son. TSA came highly recommended by a neighbor of mine. My neighbor was able to give me some info about the facility and their process. We were hoping to find a new daycare closer to home and a bit more affordable. Tuition breakdown - Full Time: $360 a week $72 a day Part Time 3 days - $225 a week $75 a day 2 days - $160 a week $80 a day Infant classroom 6 weeks - 15 months 1:4 infant classroom 1:5 toddler classroom 12 months and up has breakfast, lunch, and snack. Infant class room has 10 babies max with a total of 3 teachers. One of the teachers works from 7-3pm so the teacher ratio drops, but some of the kiddos usually are picked up around that time. They definitely work with the families to ensure your child is placed in the right classroom and gets the support they need. From what I see, the director is hands-on.

I have two foster children that have attended Tiny Scholars Academy for a year now. One child…read morestarted at about 3 months old. She's now 18 months. She knows her ABCs, can count 1-10, knows the language of colors and sings a bunch of nursery rhymes. They have helped to instill social skills and directives that will prepare her for school. The 3 year old undoubtedly will enter kindergarten well-prepared. His phonics/phonemic awareness is laser sharp and he is already writing words. His Spanish vocabulary is pretty impressive and even shocked me with a list of different amphibians! The teachers are patient, encouraging and personable. The owner has been more than accommodating and responsive to the kids needs and to me as a foster parent. The facility has been a God-send and I highly recommend Tiny Scholar Academy.

I can't say enough great things about PCEL!! My daughter has flourished so much since going there…read more The management and staff are very understanding, and treat your kids like their own. Mrs. Kelsy, Mrs. Rhabi, and my daughter's classroom teachers made me feel VERY welcomed, and it immediately felt like a family. My daughter learns a lot, and has fun while doing it (which is exactly the balance I wanted for her). They also send you pictures of your child so you can get updates - which provides some peace of mind, and it's so nice to see the great activities and lessons your child is learning. It's hard to find a great place to trust with your child, but this place is truly a GREAT place with loving staff!

We came to the Co-Op mid-pandemic, an unusual decision. But after a few years of mounting…read morefrustrations at another center and hearing about PCEL from a parent who had defected, we decided it was time to make the switch. Our 2 children (5 and 2) are now thriving there, in spite of COVID. We all adore the Center Director, Ms. Rhabi, who is everything you hope for in a Director: warm, caring, communicative, available for questions and concerns, etc. Our son claims she is his best friend. The teachers in both classrooms are wonderful and have done a great job keeping us informed about what the kids are up to on a daily basis, even without the chance for any face to face interactions given COVID protocols. We have been especially impressed that our 5 yo has picked up math concepts (graphing objects) and our 2 yo can identify all the letters in her name and even name some classmates whose names start with some of the letters she knows. Beyond the curriculum, it is clear that the school models and expects the kids to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards one another. We wish the kids were able to spend a little bit more time outside in the winter (on days w/ reasonable weather) and that it were easier to get to know the community during the pandemic. Otherwise, we highly recommend PCEL!

I came across this daycare because my husband and I were looking for a daycare closer to home for…read moreour infant son. I spoke with the director, Diane, who operates this facility location. It is a local family run business. Diane was very welcoming and open to answer all my questions. You can book daytime tours only! There are times during the day that are not preferred given the childrens feeding schedule. So call and confirm your tour time. For parents who work during core hours (9-5), this might be hard to manage. There are no virtual tour options, and the website does not do this place any justice. This daycare offers infant to preschool options. They accept vouchers and cash. This facility is first come, first served. Hot meals are provided and made in-house. This location has a 9am drop-off requirement and no open door policy. So if your little appointments make them later in the day or you will not be able to attend for the day. The director informed me that they allow a one-time late drop-off for a medical appointment. If your child has therapy offsite, this might be a challenge. This facility does not have a designated treatment room, but they will make sure you have space in another room. All sheets are washed daily. Parents are encouraged to bring in formula so staff can make it onsite instead of preparing bottles. Wipes are provided. I believe they use water wipes. I would have loved to select this place as a new school for my son, but they are first come, first served. Diane will not hold spots, especially for cash paying families. So they do not accept deposits. Although they ask families to give them 2 weeks' notice when they are withdrawing from the school. There are no evening or afternoon tour options. Although this facility is open to midnight, you cannot setup an evening tour. Which was a challenge for us as my husband travels and can't take off from work to do daytime tours. After completing a tour trying to get my husband off to come in during the daytime hours, I was informed the infant spot was filled. So my husband was never able to see tour the facility. I called a little around two weeks to see if I could schedule a late afternoon tour, and Diane had another spot available in her infant classroom. Unfortunately, she was not able to accommodate our schedule. This is unfortunate as local families such us usually end up spending our dollars at facilities in the South Loop and West Loop and not supporting local minority businesses.

My son just finished his first month and so far, this is everything we were hoping to find in an…read moreearly learning center. The facilities are always clean, the kids are well cared for, and they've created such a nurturing environment. The food quality and curriculum are also top notch. This is my son's first time receiving care outside of the home and the transition has been easier than we dared to hope for. I went to pick him up early on the first day and he was having such a great time he asked to stay the entire day! We're thrilled to have such a great preschool program!

I don't typically feel compelled to leave reviews for things, but in searching for child care for…read moremy firstborn son I was so nervous about making the right decision and I have been blown away by how much I love Little Inspirations. My now 10 month old goes to Little Inspirations Central Hyde Park campus and they have been an absolutely wonderful part of my "village." They were so kind as I made the transition back to work and to sending him to daycare. As a new mom, it was so hard for me to be away from my baby and they reassured me that I could come anytime and even potentially come in to breastfeed during my lunch break if desired. They will never truly know how much it meant to me that they were so willing to make the transition as slow as I needed. Not only this, but they were also instrumental in getting my son to try many different foods and accustomed to solid foods. Chef Andrius prepares delicious meals and snacks that my son seems to really enjoy! This was also a huge help! Fast forward and I now almost feel bad picking up my son because I know he is having so much with all of his teachers and fellow Wiggly Worms! At drop off, he lights up when he sees Ms. Antoinette and at pick up I get to see him smiling and having fun after another great day at school. All the teachers (from other rooms, too!) and directors know his name and our family. It is just such a warm and caring environment. I never thought I would reach the place to be raving about daycare on a review page, but here we are! They also incorporate Family Fun days which have been so wonderful. We got to see our baby in his element and meet the other teachers and parents, too. Now my only concern is what I will ever do WITHOUT Little Inspirations some day! If you are searching for childcare in the area, do not hesitate to send your child to Little Inspirations. I really cannot speak more highly of them for truly the most important of choices to make for your child. Kudos to the directors and teachers - I could not have personally selected more wonderful people to take care of my son!

I love the activities that's available at this location in particular, its clean, friendly and more…read morewelcoming.

It was quite simple to join this club. The staff was helpful and friendly. There's a lot of stuff…read moregoing on here for all interest and ages. They have a couple fitness studios, 2 indoor pools, a weight room, stretching room. They have a tech room & a kids zone for kids under 8 years old. They have some new equipment including a Peloton. Everything looks pretty clean & they also have saunas for post workout recovery.

My granddaughter attends this school. This is her first year. We had the opportunity to attend her…read moreChristmas program, which was very organized and well done. we also like the way they stress independent thinking.

We sent our sons there from P3 through 8th grade. The school was a great place for my two Black…read moreboys and they both really thrived there. I really appreciated that the school met them where they were at and built from there. I can say that of nearly every teacher they had during their 11 years at Ancona. The community is very engaged and feels like a small village in a big city. The results have been great as both of my sons have done great in HS, socially and academically, building on the foundation Ancona gave them.

GREAT program. I have an 8 and a 5 year old. The summer camp activities were wonderful. The swim…read moreprogram is very strong. The children have swim lessons 5 days a week! My 8 year old came out of the swim program doing the butterfly. The building is contemporary, the camp counselors are amazing. You won't regret sending your children to Hyde Park JCC.

This is a wonderful Hyde Park camp that has been updated in the past few years, but what I…read moreespecially love are their Vacation Days where kids can go on special outings when school is not in session. I also love that in the Camps kids really learn how to swim-my older child, who does not love the water learned to swim at JCC camp- we did lessons for YEARS, without her progressing, and at three weeks of camp she went from a very weak swimmer, to a strong swimmer.

I gives me great pleasure to recommend All About Kids to any parent who is looking for child care…read more My daughter attended this center for 2 years and when she was ready to transition from the program to pre-school, after testing, she was actually placed in Pre-Kdg at 3 years old...thanks to the wonderful staff at this center!!! They have such a parent involved structure and I appreciated knowing that I had my daughter at an accredited center with trained and professional staff. Hats off to Tess, Ms. Cole and Ms. Davis for a wonderful job well done. Not to mention due to the great early-childhood educational curriculum that this center provides, at 5 yrs old, my daughter is reading and peforming math at the 1st grade level. Early-childhood education is important and this staff not only believes this...they preach and teach it. Thanks again!!!

From the owner: "All About Kids Learning Academy is a learning center that values your kids' future and development…read morethrough our prime day care and preschool programs. We want them to be the best that they can be, that is why we take full responsibility in ensuring the well being and development of your kids. With our knowledge based curriculum, your kids will be exposed to various learning aspects that will develop and nurture their talents."

Our family loves Akiba-Schechter. Our kids have been a part of Akiba from preschool through…read moreelementary and are about to enter middle school. The preschool is warm, creative and a lot of fun. There is almost no turnover in the preschool faculty, who (quickly) become extended family to your children and you. The elementary/middle faculty are likewise excellent. We chose Akiba because we wanted a secular education that would prepare our kids for any high school, immerse them in a second language from 1st grade (Hebrew), and provide a thorough education in Judaic studies. No easy task, but Akiba excels on all fronts. Kids learn in small, multi-aged groups, and learning is infused with Jewish values. And our modern lunar-themed playground gives students the well-deserved chance to let loose.

We have been very pleased with our children's teachers over the past 3 years. Some of them are…read morejust absolutely amazing! It is a very warm and loving family environment. We have only experienced the pre-school so I can not comment regarding the grade school levels. I would recommend Akiba.