So I've been waiting awhile to write this review. My last son just finished Preschool and summer…read morecamp and is now off to Kindergarten at public school in Naperville. I can't say enough good things about Kensington. Both of our boys went to Kensington from an early age. In fact, our oldest son went to Kensington in La Grange for a few years. Overall he had a great experience in La Grange, but this location was hands down better. Better administrator, teachers, and facility. Both boys flourished while at Kensington. But here is the proof positive that they do well for your kids. Our older son is now eight and in the 3rd grade. He's doing really well - LOVES to read, placed in advanced math, and overall, just enjoys school and learning. I believe Kensington teachers had a lot to do with that outcome. I do have to agree with other Yelpers that the corporate management is not great having had a few run-ins with them over billing. It's also costly. As much as it stinks to pay lots of money for child care, it's worth it. It was money well spent and I'd do it over again in a New York minute.

Friendly staff. The children are well cared for. It's clean. Knowledgeable staff definitely…read morerecommend this place.

My youngest started here at the end of August and it has been a perfect fit!…read more Ms Dawn and Ms Gabby are the BEST. They knew that he was ready for undies and we were just holding him back,,, he has consistently used the potty for a month! I am so happy with this center and the teachers the office staff is also awesome! Thank you for everything you guys have done and continue to do for our little guy!!

KC Woodridge North has had at least one (if not two or all three) of my children in their care for…read moreover seven years! We are so fortunate to have found them years ago by neighborhood recommendation. We have personally referred several others. Miss Kim and her staff are absolutely wonderful! My children have gone through almost every room in the facility and each one has been exceptional. The staff has been consistent throughout our time there which says a LOT. There is very little turn over keeping the learning environment for the children a top priority. Most daycare facilities cannot say the same. One of our children had some significant health issues at one point and the center was on top of it. Another has an anaphylactic allergy and I never worry about his allergy. My children's education and emotional well-being has always been approached with respect, care, and an enormous amount of experience. This week we will be ending our daycare journey as we are aging into kindergarten with our youngest. I've teared up several times already. It will be bittersweet leaving our children's home away from home. 10/5 stars. Cannot recommend enough.

Our toddler attends La Petite and we have had a wonderful experience so far. We love Ms Taylor, Ms…read moreMonique and Ms Katherine

We have two kids at La Petite and the experience has been excellent. You can tell the staff really…read morecare about the kids and enjoy being with them. We have been there for over 4 years and have always felt confident with their care. The building is always clean and the kids like the food and activities that are planned outside of normal school hours. Ms. Cecily, Ms. Sabrena, Ms. Ellie and Ms. Eswari are just some of the teachers who have provided great care for our kids and we would recommend La Petite to others without any reservations.

KLA Plainfield has been a community we didn't know we were missing. After trying at-home care for a…read morefew months, my husband and I were pressed to find more reliable options. This was the second daycare we toured, and we were surprised at how quickly we felt at-ease. After Principal Shannon gave us a tour of the classrooms and curriculum, we knew that they were fully committed to the best experience for both parents and children. I expected the first month to be rougher, but in truth it wasn't. I got frequent updates of how my son was doing after drop off from Ms. Karen and Ms. Shannon, along with photos of our little guy assimilating in his new environment. I also enjoyed seeing the photos from the Vrutti app of class activities and the children playing with each other. I'd always hold my breath to see our son's nap duration, but I was surprised at how well he was sleeping so soon. We thought we would ease into daycare with a 3 day a week schedule, but our only regret is not going 5 days sooner! My husband and I can now work soundly knowing our child is in extremely capable hands. All the staff are very forthcoming as well if your child seems off/sick, had an accident, etc. There is a strong culture of honesty and integrity here. So after almost 4 months, I can confidently say the staff at KLA have been a true blessing. We are not stressed about call-offs or our son being bored at home anymore with the same stations. He is so advanced at 14 months, learning how to hold pencils and playing with his friends in class. Baby Nido teachers Ms. Sayantani, Ms. Cristina, and Ms. Eva are the dream team. Leaving your kids with non-family can be difficult in any capacity, but the Baby Nido teachers are true professionals. They are confident with the kids and you can tell they really enjoy what they do. All of this to say--you will meet some fantastic staff members here at KLA as well as great parents. Don't struggle alone, don't stress to be an employer on top of your full time job... just give KLA a shot and you will find yourself to be as relieved as we were

We have been with KLA for almost two year and are extremely happy with the philosophy and community…read morethey've created there. I have been a working mother since ever and my son started going to daycare since he was one year old, we started in Kiddie Academy but then things changed in a not positive way and I urgently was looking for a change and I thank god I found KLA which I always say it has been the best change ever for my son... Right now my son is at 3s room and have been happy during the entire journey. The teachers and administration treat the all of the children as their own, and the knowledge my young children bring home every day is amazing. Starting with the staff in when you get in Ms Morgan is so charm and kind, she is always available to answer all your questions in the best way possible :) Ms Stephanie is always with a smile in her face and always ready to help ...Ms Carrie is always kind ...Ms Erika the director is a wonderful leader she always know what is happening to every child and when it is needed talks to the parents making us feel secure and comfortable on our child's development Ms. Liz , Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Destiny are so lovely and fantastic. I normally pick up my son almost at the closing time and every time I have a hard time to make him leave with me...that means he loves the school and he has named KLA his home so I cant be more thankful for the environment and the teachers that take care of him :) Ms. Amanda and Ms Becca now lead the older 3s class and has been a great partnership with them. They are loving and patient but is great with molding manners and listening skills actually It is very easy to work with both of them on a daily basis to supervise my child's development. They go above and beyond hand-writing a note every day explaining how the day went the ups and downs and the corrections or rewards that he received,because many times when I pick up my son they already left, thanks to them my son have improved in a lot of areas in such short period of time and that is thanks to the devotion, compromise and dedication of Ms Amanda and Ms Becca. My son absolutely adore them. Ms. Lucy is adorable she is so sweet and patient with all the kids...she teaches Spanish and having a Hispanic heritage it is crucial that my son learns Spanish at school so I love having her as Spanish teacher :) Gracias Miss Lucy Ms Kimberly and Ms Nikki are in the other 3s classroom they are fantastic everytime that my son interacts with them he is very happy and he know them perfectly ... I could truly go on and on about about the teachers and staff at KLA. As a working parent you tend to feel guilty about leaving your kids on a daily basis. However, after so much time spent at KLA, I actually feel a little guilty on the days they are NOT there because I know they are probably having more fun and are learning more when they are there! You can feel confident that your children are in great hands when you are gone. Just don't feel bad when they cry when you come to pick them up because they don't want to leave... It happens to all of us!

The Waldorf School of DuPage is a gem. As a grandparent, I wasn't familiar with a Waldorf…read moreeducation and must admit that when my daughter chose the school, I was not sure about the outcome. After one grandchild through and one in the school today, I now understand how fabulous the school really is. I read the other reviews and found them honest and accurate - for when they were written. Security is no longer an issue. There are two world languages now - Spanish and American Sign Language. The entire organization has matured. Kelly K is right to note that the only source of income for the school is tuition and charitable contributions. There is no central organization behind a Waldorf school so the school relies entirely on the community. That said, their policy is that no student will be denied a Waldorf Education due to financial constraints. And charitable donations are certainly optional and aligned with personal finances. My first grandchild has taken the marvelous experience at The Waldorf School of DuPage and I can report the now-teenager is running circles around fellow students at a large suburban high school! My second grandchild is currently enrolled at WSD and came home at the start of the school year complaining to mom that the school day should be longer. I have personally witnessed the blossoming of so many students into young adults who are whole, aware, and authentic young folks. I would whole heartedly endorse the program.

Important to Know Before Applying to Waldorf: Be aware that…read moreWaldorf retains all student records and personal information for seven years--even if your child is not accepted. In my experience, the school seemed more focused on admitting strong test-takers than on fostering genuine learning. Full transparency: my child was rejected after just one day in class--actually only three hours--despite being told there would be a two-day trial and a 65-day review period following the submission of recommendations and testing records. That felt misleading, to say the least. It would have been helpful to receive accurate information up front, rather than going through the emotional and logistical upheaval of preparing for enrollment, only to be blindsided. They know how to say all the right things in the beginning. Honestly, their approach reminded me more of a sales pitch than an educational process.

Teachers are so loving and nurturing. Our boys have so much fun at school! The teachers engage them…read morein meaningful and fun activities. The staff always communicate and work collaboratively with us to support our children. We appreciate everything Goddard does!

Not a suitable place for your beloved child. Be aware. There are many alternative options around…read moreyou.

My daughter has been at The Learning Experience for more than 3.5 years. We initial started as…read morepart time with a few 1/2 days a week and gradually increased her time there. She now attends the full day kindergarten program and I am incredibly pleased. She and many of her peers are excelling in reading and math based on her teacher's focus and the education based curriculum that is a foundation of TLE starting at a young age. Ownership of the location changed hands almost 2 years ago and the changes have been fantastic. Alok (the new owner) is genuinely interested in parent feedback and is constantly improving services. The friendly management staff is wonderful to work with and the teachers are fantastic! There have been many internal promotions as well which I believe only makes this facility stronger and encourages employee retention as they can see the opportunity for upward mobility. At TLE, the children (and their safety) are priority #1. I know picking the right place for our children is a difficult task. I strongly recommend The Learning Experience and the staff. It has been a good choice for our family.

The Learning Experience in Lemont is a high quality child care center with wonderful teachers and…read morecenter leaders. There is evidence of learning everywhere and the teachers pride themselves on making sure their children both learn and have a lot of fun. The owner is wonderful about re investing in his center and they continue to add improvements to the center. TLE Lemont feels like family and does an incredible job supporting families in the Lemont community.

We are so grateful for Mrs. Pajak and the positive impact she has had on our son. Since being in…read moreher class, we have seen such an improvement in his behavior, confidence, and overall growth. She is patient, caring, and truly invested in her students. It means so much to us to know he is in such great hands each day. Thank you for everything you do!

I have been to Mary sears for 5 years and the teachers are so kind a this place! I love Mary searsread more