The Day Nursery offers a great program and strong overall childcare, however, do not plan on their…read morefacility being open consistently. Do to a combination of Covid-related restrictions that are in place per the Oak Park Health Department and additional restrictions that the Day Nursery puts in place, we have been unable to consistently rely on the Day Nursery as a childcare provider. In the last 6 months our daughter's classroom has repeatedly closed for 5 days at a time, with the latest closure happening despite zero cases of Covid in her classroom. Communication with parents has been minimal, inconsistent, and reactionary. Our experience has been not been a unique one, with similar closures occurring in all the classrooms. There is a significant movement among school families to remove their children due to the ongoing lack of consistent childcare as well as a lack of future strategy. **Full disclosure, we are a vaccinated, science following, and mask-wearing household.

The Day Nursery is incredible! They go above and beyond to help the children. My daughter has…read moreflourished while attending both academically and emotionally. The support and loves she's received in a very tough year is unmatched. We were incredibly blessed she was placed in the sunshine room with the infamous Ms Kira and Ms Latrice! My daughter feels so loved, loves going to preschool, and has made lasting relationships. I would recommend them to any family looking. Your child with be loved and individualized in their approach. It's hard to trust other people to care for your children, this is one place you'll never have to worry!

Kangaroo Korner is the best affordable daycare in the Northwest Suburbs. The staff truly loves and…read morecares for the children, and they always do their best to engage and encourage them. Their location is convenient and their hours can't be beat. Special thanks to Angela and Suzanne!!!

From the owner: Kangaroo Korner is a state-licensed full day child care and early childhood education center and…read moreafter-school program for children age 15 months to 8 years old. Our learning programs stimulate children and provide a solid foundation for future academic success and personal development. Our teachers are passionate about making learning fun and engaging. We also offer one of the best after-school programs in the area. We understand that a lot of families have two working parents. Before and after-school programs allow kids to learn and grow with other children their age. In all of our programs, we focus on creative learning with the support of warm, caring and observant staff. Call us to learn more about current availability and schedule an appointment to visit our location in Forest Park.

Little Bright Minds Daycare is a hidden gem! After my wife spent three years at home raising our…read moretwo boys, we were anxious about her returning to work and finding quality care, but the Little Bright Minds family made the transition incredibly smooth. We were immediately impressed by how seriously they take their interview process. They focus on ensuring the children and parents are a perfect fit, which gave us a great deal of confidence and reassurance. Everyone at Little Bright Minds is exceptionally patient and easy to get along with. Thanks to their attentive care, our sons adapted to their new routine much faster than we anticipated. It's amazing to see our boys eager to attend every morning and come home with big smiles. We love the Montessori-based curriculum and the creative activities they provide daily. The arts and crafts they bring home are always great to see! We are truly grateful to have found a place where our kids are safe, growing socially, and genuinely learning. We highly recommend them to any family!

Post Covid I was so hesitant to place my now 27 month old in daycare. I feared not only the virus…read morebut the thought of leaving my son in the hands of a stranger tore my heart into a gazillion pieces. Fast forward---- I finally decided it was time to help my son with his social skills; which were impacted due to Covid. I started researching for daycares in my area. I read reviews after reviews. Then, I came across Little Bright Minds. The reviews were great. I looked at the pictures. Read and re-read their goals and mission. So I made the call. I spoke with Oscar who was so professional. He scheduled me for a visit. When we arrived the first thing I noticed was their Covid protocols posted on the outside door. Hand Sanitizer. This was already a big PLUS. I was greeted by Oscar along with Alicia. This place is MAGICAL. You can smell how clean and sanitize everything is. So organized. Spacious. Alicia- she is truly AMAZING. The most Professional Childcare Provider I have ever came across. Her patience and kind soul is palpable. I was already sold and I had yet to see their curriculum. As I sat and listening to then explain their day to day activities; Alicia allowed my Son to play with the blocks, and cars. They where very thorough in explaining their policies. Their goals. Their expectations. They listened to my concerns and they were willing to accommodate my son. I was so ecstatic to learn that they finally had a space for us. LBM a has been a huge blessing in our lives. My son loves going to daycare. He is thriving and I see such a huge improvement In his social skills, speech, and overall behavior. If you are looking for PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE, GOAL ORIENTED, TEACHING childcare- Little Bright Minds is the answer! Alicia and her team are so so amazing and I'm so lucky to have my son under their care! Daily Updates Healthy Meals Pictures Family Oriented These are just some of the many things that have made my heart so at ease

We moved to the area at the start of the pandemic and by 2021 were ready to send our 4 year old to…read morea Montessori. So began our hunt for the best of many in the Oak Park area. We didn't know any folks who had sent their kids to one near by so had to do cold calls and tours. I reached out to a few in the area and Mrs Eggerding was the fastest to callback and schedule a tour, starting us off on a great foot about how well the school had their act together. We got to observe a classroom and we're extremely excited by the vibe of the guides (Montessori speak for "teachers") and the children. There was just so much independence and respect that we knew we found the right school. At first our 4 year old was resistant. He had been with his grandmother for the last 1.5 years of the pandemic so I get his resistance. But even after day 1 he was excited to share his experiences. We eventually sent our second child there too in a different classroom, which they were happy to accommodate. We couldn't have been happier with our choice even with a 10+ min drive every day. We're definitely planning to send out third there as well. At first it doesn't seem too different from other schools as far as what they're able to do but by even a few months in they're showing so much more independence and eagerness to do more. It's a challenge to me to expect and enable them more at home. The guides have been wonderful about getting to know our children and guiding them on their journey. We've had a few parent teacher conferences which are helpful to peek behind the current as they're often exhausted in a good way by the end of the day. Our child's guides and the front office staff were very receptive to questions and helped us both understand Montessori better but also our child. It was funny for us as parents to go from a city daycare that sent us his eating, peeing, pooping, and activity schedule with activity photos nearly as they were happening to come to Montessori which is really trying to put the child first and focus on them, not logging everything they're doing. I had been a Montessori student so expected that but it was still funny. We get photos and reports every couple of weeks and had parent teacher conferences that did align with what he was saying or what we figured was going on.

If i could rate this place half a star i would. i took my daughter here for preschool and she loved…read more1 teacher only 1. as soon as she got into her 1st year at that school she was getting bullied by everyone and the teachers because she had a physical disability. the classrooms are VERY packed, my kid was in a class of 35 from preschool to 6th grade. she was the happiest little girl and she loved dressing up and having parties, but as soon as she got into 1st grade she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. she was CONSTANTLY having fights with her teachers because of her depression, later she was diagnosed with explosive anger issues. because of her teachers . she was coming home crying because of the kids bullying her. she eventually had to leave in the middle of her 6th grade year because her mental health was super bad. she is now happily at gwendolyn brooks middle school and doing much better.

In the past 3 years we had horrible luck finding childcare who cared about my children. They would…read morecry and yell "mama" and broke my heart. Until We went to Kiddie Academy! My 2 Boys absolutely enjoys Kiddie Academy! On the 1st day they didn't cried or scream. The smiled and waved goodbye. My Oldest Son (3yrs old) Goes to Part-Time to PreK in a Public School and is very flexible and understanding with his schedule. My Youngest Son (1yr old) is Thrilled to be there every morning, already knowing the class routine. The Infant room taught him how to walk and captured his first steps and was able to send it to me through my kids daily reports on the tadpole's app! I also love the fact that when they are transitioning into another classroom, they would give out a transition notice for me to sign and give me a head up when they will be starting permanently and would let my child visit the classroom to have to smoothly transition before his start date to the toddler room! I also want to point out the owner Ms. Olga and the director Ms. Ms. Autumn. Autumn is always available to speak with me and always responsive and always listening to my concerns. Ms. Olga goes above and beyond my expectations and super accommodating. Thank you, ladies, for everything you have done for us.

As a grandmother, you pay close attention to where your grandchildren are spending their time, and…read moreI am so grateful for King's Kidz Academy. Since my grandson started attending, the growth has been beautiful to watch. He's more confident, more expressive, and clearly excited about learning. But what stands out most to me is how comfortable and cared for he feels when he's there. You can see it in his smile and through his expressions everyday. The staff creates a warm environment that truly supports each child's development. I also really appreciate the strong leadership present. That kind of influence is so important for our youth. It's comforting to know he's in a place that not only cares for him, but is helping shape him into a kind, confident young person. This academy is such a blessing to our family.

BLOCKS has been a second home to our family for over 13 years! I'm writing this review as a former…read moreclassroom teacher and current parent as all three of my children attend(ed) BLOCKS at the Oak Park location. My now 15 y/o sophomore started there in 2008, followed by my now 8 y/o son, and currently my 3 y/o daughter is there. Through the years, our overall experience has been positive. I'm sure there's been an occasional mishap here or there, but nothing so significant to mention. If we did ever have an issue the staff: teachers and director are always quick to respond. All the teachers are awesome. Ms. Jo, the former preschool teacher will always have a special place in our hearts. The current infant teacher, Ms. Ofelia has worked there since my sophomore son was there! She is so attentive and nurturing. When it's time, Ms. Ramona is the best with assistance for potty-training!!! As the children get older, they move from room to room: starting in the infant to toddler to preschool room with age appropriate curriculum and focus. The children learn through play and direct instruction. There's even parent-teacher conferences when they start the Preschool program. Our children don't always like to get up in the mornings, but they always look forward to going to "school." They are excited when we pick them up and happy to share what they learned that day. They have daily story time, morning meetings to discuss weather, calendar and write the days of the week. There always the typical thematic seasonal/holiday craft project they come home with (even in the infant room)! There's singing, dancing and children's music is always playing - it's a happy & joyful place to be. Obviously there's no substitute for parents caring for their own your child, but with both my husband and I as working parents we have always felt reassured and confident sending our children here. The hours are pretty awesome too!

Teachers are good but the admin is horrible. We sent an email with plenty of notice to let them…read moreknow of our departure date from the center, manager of the center said we were all good. Admin didn't respond to us until after the window closed saying our date wouldn't work and we'd have to pay for the whole month. Lots of back and forth that ultimately resulted in us losing our deposit because of lack of communication on their end. Had they replied even within a few days of our initial email, we could have made alternative arrangements to withdrawal sooner to avoid paying for an additional month and received our deposit back. They are now ignoring my emails to get my statement for our tax return. I'd simply avoid due to the negligence of the admin team (which others have stated also).

Outstanding childcare from a in home provider. I have had both my children be a part of Ms…read moreTasha's program. You can always tell when someone enjoys what they do for a living. We have had both a private nanny and live in au pair for our children in the past and I am completely comfortable and satisfied with Berrys Patch. I have had no concerns about my child's safety, health , development or cleanliness of the facility. They have even been able to take my older child when his school is closed or we need emergency care. If you need daily childcare in a loving and caring environment, I would not hesitate to go here.

Berry's Patch has been a lifesaver for our family - super friendly, flexible, and our son loves it…read more We are all going to be super sad when our little guy "graduates" to kindergarten, but we know he'll be very well prepared.

When our family moved to Oak Park in November 2023, finding a daycare was one of our top priorities…read morefor our daughter. We had an excellent experience at her first daycare, and wanted to ensure she had the same quality of care with so much change happening. Needless to say, ABC TT has been nothing but wonderful. Since day one, the staff has been exceptional: excellent communication, organized, warm and welcoming to both our daughter and us. We welcomed our son in March 2024, and started him at ABC TT in July. It's always difficult and nervewracking to send your brand new little baby to a place. However, the newborn room caregivers to meet, and the care they have shown to our son makes my heart so full. I trust them I cannot express enough how seriously the ABC TT staff takes their jobs in keeping our kids healthy & safe, learn/celebrate milestones, teaching social skills, and more. If you are on the fence as new parents about whether to choose ABC TT as your little one's daycare, trust your gut and go here.

We love the teachers and admin at this place! They've provided exceptionally kind and thoughtful…read morecare of our 1-2 y/o. Very communicative, compassionate, and coordinated.

I did not have a great experience with this company. It seems like they find caregivers off of…read moreIndeed and basically post a job description that you have to co-write with them. It took months to find only a couple of candidates. I don't know how they vet the candidates, but the caregiver we ended up doing a trial with could not adequately take care of children and, for safety reasons, had to be let go on day 2. The employer I worked with from Chicago Nannies was understanding and reimbursed us for the fees.

A year and a half ago I would have given Joy and her associates five stars but no longer the case…read more I recently came back to the agency for them to help me find a new family to work for and found Joy to be incredibly rude and biased. This company only gets paid by the families looking for the nanny so they are biased and one sided. I tried several times to inquire on new postings and was continuously rejected with some excuse. Some background, the family they previously placed me in didn't work out and I chose to leave but on amicable terms. Again, they are one sided and their owner Joy is very flighty and inconsiderate. I'd recommend them to people who are new to the company but not return users.

This daycare is the best daycare I've ever had between my 3 kids. My kids have been to plenty of…read moredaycares in their lifetime that i did not like. This daycare cares for your children like they are your own even advocating for them when they start school. I can promise you, this is a well worth daycare.

Fantastic center. Our daughters love it. The teachers and staff are wonderful. We are so glad we…read morefound the giving tree as a local daycare!