My two kids have been attending Huntington Learning Center in Lincoln Park for last 3 months and…read morethe team there has been very thorough and professional. They took the time to evaluate our children, establish a baseline and explain to us their recommendation and a way forward. I really like the data driven approach to identifying areas of need. I was most impressed with the Director giving us a clear plan with timelines, costs and end dates. What I liked the most about her is the clear, honest and pragmatic manner in which they articulated the options and solutions without any sales pitch. We would recommend Huntington Learning Center in Lincoln Park to other parents to help their kids in areas of need.

Both my children have attended one on one and group tutoring at the Lincoln Park center and have…read moredemonstrated tremendous improvement and academic growth. My son benefited from the individual attention in the study skills program from the teachers who really challenged him to become an independent learner. His study habits improved so much, that homework is no longer a chore and I am not struggling with him to get started. My daughter has displayed learning difficulties in a number of content areas, with math being the subject she had the most trouble with. After about 6 weeks in the program she earned her first B in math on her midterm progress report! I can't express how happy we are with this center and the teachers! She was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and she is gaining skills that she can use both at home and in the classroom that help her to focus.

First of all, I would like to say that this is a world-class childcare center! I would like to…read morecomment based on three different areas: 1) As a parent 2) As a neighbor 3) As a teacher and Master's degree-holder in the field of early childhood education. Kiddieland is a warm and nurturing environment that both of my children love. They have attended the facility since it has opened, and have flourished under the care of the teachers and staff. The teachers genuinely care for my kids and give them hugs often! This year they have weekly classes in Mandarin. Last year they learned German and had weekly music classes as well. Unofficially they learned some Spanish and sign language. They are always creating beautiful artwork out of natural and recycled materials. Wow! The center stays away from mass-marketed characters and plastic furniture as part of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. They have in-house staff that cooks healthy lunches, as well as drop-off as early as 6am and pick-up as late as 7pm! They added an incredible outdoor playground this year, which even includes a garden! There are many opportunities for parents to get involved. In fact--it is highly encouraged. The tuition rates are truly amazing! I am paying about a third of what I would be paying at a like-minded center. Truly unbelievable! As a neighbor, I am so pleased to have them in my community. I live right across the alley from the center. The outdoor space is truly beautiful. One reviewer mentioned seeing the kids cross Cicero. I have NEVER witnessed this. I have observed at all times of day, and have never seen this at all. My kids are safe there. As an early childhood educator myself, I can honestly attest to the fact that this is an incredible childcare center. The Reggio Emilia philosophy might seem a bit odd, but it is really something worth looking in to. The classrooms offer reprieve from city life, and the curriculum encourages exploration, curiosity, and free-expression. The director has a unique and exciting vision that I think you and your child will love!

We had a very negative experience here, unfortunately. The director is wonderful but several of the…read moreteachers in our child's toddler classroom did not possess the patience required to work with toddlers. There was one occasion in particular when I walked in from work early and witnessed negligence and rough handling of our daughter and her classmates by one of the teachers while another teacher was on her phone. We decided to remove our daughter immediately.

I started learning Italian while living in Italy more than a decade ago. While there I took group…read morelessons and private lessons. After returning to Chicago I took more group lessons, some private lessons, and back to group lessons. Approximately 7 years ago, I settled on Sentieri Italiani. Why? Because it was the best school I'd found and... because it's fun. There's a variety of things other than the standard classes to enjoy... movies, dinners, travel, game nights, etc. Currently I'm enjoying the Italian "book club" where we are reading not a text book, or a book written as supplemental material for a language class, but a book selected from the shelves of a bookstore in Italy where "real" Italians shop.

A friend and I snagged a Groupon deal for the Italian Language and Culture class at Sentieri this…read moresummer. Despite my love of classes, I approached this one with some hesitation - my lowest grades in school were always for Spanish class (well...and gym), I'm not naturally gifted at foreign language, I have no time/desire to study, and I'm not Italian. But my friend assured me there would be alcohol at every class and I would love to travel to Italy some day, so I bought the Groupon and enrolled. I'm so glad I did - it was a great experience! The school itself is fairly small - just a sitting room with couches and a large table and one classroom. I was greeted when I arrived for our first class by our adorable, enthusiastic instructor Enrico. Classes seem to be kept pretty small - we had about 10 students in ours. The Language and Culture course is split into two halves - the first half of the two hour class is a language lesson, which was taught by Enrico. Obviously there isn't a ton of language you're going to learn in three one hours sessions, but we were able to cover basic pronunciation and some key concepts for travel (time, how to book hotels, etc.) The second half of the class is about Italy's history and culture and is taught by the school's founder, Daniela. Daniela's theory, which I really appreciated, is that learning a language divorced of learning the culture is pointless - you'll never be able to make your way in the country. The culture lessons were fascinating and, yes, involve food and alcohol. Each session was incredibly enjoyable - I couldn't believe how quickly the time went. The school also really tries to foster a sense of community. After the last class we were invited to hang around and let our "liquore" wear off while enjoying cappuccino in the lounge area. The school also hosts book clubs, movie screenings, dinners and trips (they organize tours of Italy every year). Unfortunately my schedule doesn't currently allow me to take regular language lessons here, but this is a great resource in the city and I highly encourage everyone to check it out. Even foreign language study-phobes like me.

My son has been going to Mathnasium in Harwood Heights for about a year, and has improved so much…read moreat school. Even better, he actually enjoys math now! The staff is always friendly, patient, and really know what they're doing. The program is a great match for his learning style and keeps him motivated and excited to attend sessions. We're really happy with the experience and the progress he's made.

I highly recommend this school especially the Spanish primary program with Ms. Mirella and Ms…read more Laura. My daughter learned Spanish program for more than a year. I can see her Spanish went from 0 to an independent Spanish reader and writer. Under this program, she also became an independent girl and a child who loves to help her classmates. During the COVID-19, the school took great precautions and made sure the students have social distancing with each other. Ms. Maura, who works in the management team, always reply to our questions in a timely matter and is very patient to listen our requests. Thank you Ms. Maura! Our family loves Intercultural! Thank you very much!

We absolutely love this school! Our kids are happy to go to school every day. In addition to…read morelearning another language, they are learning to be good citizens of the world. They have been at the school since pre-K, currently on 3rd and 5th grade, and planning to continue all the way to 8th grade! I wish they had high school!

As a Mom, looking for a daycare was a big challenge until I found discover Montessori school. My…read moreson (5 1/2 years old) and my daughter (3 years old) they share the same classroom and it is such a joy for them to go and see miss Ioana every day. Before it used to be a struggle for me to get them ready for daycare because they would always complain that they would rather stay home, but now they even ask about going to school on Saturdays because the spend such a good quality time over there. The progress that my son made in reading Is absolutely mind blowing and I feel that this is the best investment I did in my kids. I like to call this place the home away from home, this is how safe it feels to have them there .

Choosing Discover Montessori for our daughter has been one of the best decisions we've made. She…read morestarted at just 2 years old, and from day one, she has truly loved being there. The teachers are warm, patient, and genuinely caring--they treat our child as if she were their own. They've created such a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Every staff member is kind, dedicated, and truly invested in the children. Seeing how happy and confident our daughter is means everything to us. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a wonderful school community.

I'm so thankful for the wonderful care my two daughters receive at Concordia Place. The teachers…read moreare kind, patient, and truly care about each child. Teacher B at the preschool and Mr Sam are awesome with my toddler! They are so caring, patient, and make learning fun. Ms Frenchy and Ms Liz are wonderfull for my infant too. I like all the teacher there. My girls are always excited to go to daycare, and I can see how much they've learned and grown -- both socially and academically. The environment is safe, clean, and full of fun activities that keep the kids engaged and happy. I really appreciate the regular updates and photos, which make me feel connected to what they're doing each day. Thank you to the entire team for creating such a loving and supportive place for my daughters!

My son went to Concordia for 2 years and he loved it! Mr.B, Ms. Fifi, and everyone in the preschool…read moreroom was great. Also ms. Riley in the 2s room, my son still talks about all of them. Never had any issues with Carolyn or Jennifer in the office! We felt our son was safe and cared for, which was a huge relief considering we didn't leave him with many people. Highly recommend Concordia place at Ravenswood!

The Moadon Kol Chadash and Gan Gani are literally your children's portal to Israel! From the Hebrew…read moreimmersion curriculum, to the Israeli inspired food, to the cultural projects, celebrations, programs, all prepared and taught by Israeli educators! There is Nowhere else in the city that your children can learn a second language in such an educationally comprehensive environment, and have so much fun at the same time! This is the foundation you want for your children. This is the place where our kids learn to love learning! R.M. Genova, parent;)

This is a hidden gem of a Jewish day school that I'm sure one day will have a waiting list for…read moreenrollment. We wanted our child to speak fluent Hebrew, and be in a Jewish learning environment, and we could not be happier with our choice of Moadon Kol Chadash's Gan Gani pre-k Hebrew immersion program. The Israeli teachers are phenomenal. Etty does an excellent job as the head of school. She and the staff are easily approachable , flexible, and ready to answer any questions or concerns. They care for the children like they are their own, and the facility is bright, warm and nurturing like a Jewish home. My daughter has always been cautious and slow to warm up to anyone outside of family, and she literally runs into the building every day. The food they serve there is kosher and very high quality. It always smells good! They have wonderful programs during the holidays, and I've made great friends with other parents. It's such a blessing! Our daughter is now reading and writing in Hebrew and we're amazed and grateful!