We love MGP! The staff, teachers, students, and parents have all been amazing!…read more Our daughter has been enrolled since she was 2, and we plan to enroll our son when he becomes of age.

Our daughter started at MGP (Lincoln Square location) a little after turning 3 years old. We have…read morehad nothing but positive experiences thus far. We love that each class has a spanish and mandarin teacher and our daughter recently learned to sing a song in Mandarin! Also, the test prep for SEES (Selective Enrollment Exams) has been immensely helpful so far in preparing our daughter. The teachers, principal and entire staff are always accommodating. Top notch Montessori education. Highly recommend!

Wow, we really didn't know how great we had it at SLMS until we moved and switched daycares. Our…read moredaughter started SLMS at 3 months old and we have loved every second of it. Nancy is the lead teacher in the infant classroom and she is amazing. We were new parents at the time and didn't really know what we were doing. Nancy helped us navigate the newborn phase by answering all our questions and gave us advice and resources. Unfortunately, we moved when our daughter was about 20 months old. SLMS was all that we knew at the time so when we began the search for other daycares, there was a HUGE difference in teaching philosophies, cleanliness, and just quality of care. Just a few things I appreciated/noticed at SLMS compared to other schools/daycares: - The infant and toddler classrooms have indoor and outdoor shoes which is great for cleanliness and germs. - The Montessori philosophy teaches them independence. They have self service breakfast every morning in the toddler classroom. Many other daycares do not. I know our daughter misses that. - Many of the other daycares will disrupt the class for parents to tour the school (which i did NOT like). I remember at SLMS, the administration was very cognizant of not disrupting the classes which is exactly how it should be. There are tinted windows so if parents want to see their kids interact or for tours, they are not distracting the students. These are just a few of the things that separate SLMS from the others. While tuition is expensive, it is worth it. We definitely miss the staff and school. SLMS really spoiled us and now we can only hope to find a school of similar caliber where we are.

Run away! They charge fake fees, won't show you an invoice and no teachers just aids that get paid…read morelittle. Save yourself the headache they are a complete ripoff

We enrolled our daughter midway through the 2017-18 school year after we moved in from the suburbs…read moreto the city. At the time when we were touring different preschools, we had a few good options in the Lincoln Park/North Center area. However, when we walked into Prairieland, there was something about it that immediately made us feel that it was the right place for our daughter. The staff maintains a culture that really does feel like a little community-focused family. They teach the kids to work through their problems (Montessori style) while also teaching them to be respectful both by their words and their actions. Our daughter loved going to the wide array of summer field trips that included the Chicago History Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and more. It kind of felt like a summer camp more-so than the school year. We really do feel our daughter developed into a better version of herself by being enrolled at Prairieland and the school has set her up for success as she starts elementary school.

If only I could give more than 5 stars! That's how highly I recommend and love Prairieland…read moreMontessori! Both of my girls started their pre-K experience here (Lincoln location) and loved every second of it (across 4 years). The entire experience has been stellar from the incredible teaching staff, administration, classroom environment, Montesorri teachings and the health and safety of the kids. A true neighborhood pre-school gem!!!

I cannot recommend Green Beginnings highly enough. We've loved our experience here for so many…read morereasons. I've also convinced multiple coworkers to bring their children, and they are all also highly satisfied. While the outside of the building isn't anything special to look at, the inside is magical. To start, the directors Katie and Krissy are wonderful. Their communication is very strong. They are also highly accessible during the day if you have question regarding GB or your child's development. When our daughter was using potty words at home, Ms. Katie gave me advice that curbed the behavior in one day. They also helped make potty training a breeze. The schools curriculum and daily design really supports strong development. The days are purposeful yet fun and full of love. Our daughter is 3.5 and knows all of her letters, numbers to 20, talks in complete sentences (non stop) and knows basic math. This is all because of their intentional work at curriculum development. The staff is excellent. Our daughter loves everyone there, and is always so excited to go there. They seem to have pretty low staff turnover, and the people they retain are highly competent, professional and loving. The interior is super safe, clean and bright. They also go outside to a nice park daily. I would very highly recommend GB to any family. It is a magical place.

We were only at Green Beginnings for 6 months during the brief time we lived in West Town, but GB…read moremade a lasting impact on me and my family! Special thanks to Krissy who did a virtual tour with us via Zoom when we were still living halfway across the country at the time. Once we moved to Chicago, we really appreciated the first few transitional half-days before the official start date. This not only helped ease our child into a new routine, but also eased our minds as well (so helpful as parents who, at the time, were doing childcare for the first time). We loved the community that existed at the center. Krissy and Katie were great at hosting everything from themed events to monthly family gatherings. All the outings were a fun way to meet and connect with other families. Although we're in the Chicago suburbs now and at a different school, we still think back fondly to our time at GB. Thank you for truly being the first place to make us feel at home in Chicagoland!

Our son has attended Ivy Garden since 6 months old. He has now graduated from two infant level…read moreclasses and onto the toddler classroom! As first time parents, we were anxious about daycares and thoroughly researched all nearby options before landing here. We absolutely love this school/daycare! The teachers are so attentive, experienced, and kind. Our son loves each teacher he has had and enjoys going to school everyday. As parents, we trust they have his safety and development in mind. Since starting, he has been coming home with new sign language, words, and preacademic skills (e.g., shapes, letters) constantly. We especially love the academic and events programming. From weekly themes, science lessons, to holiday events (e.g. Valentine's Day dance, Easter egg hunt). I know the older kids go on field trips too. The school also offers organic meals that our picky eater actually enjoys! Personally, it was also very important for our biracial son to attend a school with diverse peers and teachers. He's class is made up of 80% mixed race classmates which is incredible! We couldn't have asked for a better daycare!

I can't say enough great things about Ivy Garden South Loop. I enrolled both my boys there starting…read moreat 2 months old. The care they received at every stage was phenomenal. The teachers were very warm. The curriculum is challenging and stimulating. The parent community is supportive. My kids really thrived at IG, and we will always be thankful for this opportunity.

My family had an excellent experience at University Village Montessori. My daughter started in the…read moreinfant classroom and progressed to the toddler class before we moved away. The teachers and staff members were kind, warm, and attentive. They fostered my daughter's intrinsic motivation to learn and make her environment better. The school's enrichment events are also great. By attending, we got to know other parents and truly felt like we were part of a community. Ms. Kiran was nothing but kind and helpful whenever we needed anything. I would strongly recommend UVMS!

Did a tour here and the owner Kiran was very rude. Not at all warm. It seems like she only cares…read moreabout the curriculum and not the actual babies well being and absolutely doesn't care about the parents emotional concerns. I would never send my child here.

Our son started at the Goddard School part-time at 12 months and has since transitioned full time…read more The Goddard School staff has been incredibly supportive of our family and their willingness to accommodate us as we transitioned into daycare for the first time was above and beyond. In addition to their support, our son is growing and learning each day. We are impressed with the amount of continuous exposure he receives to new curriculum, diversity, and care. The Goddard staff has built our trust!

Picking a daycare is one of the most difficult things to do as a new parent. I have to say we are…read moreso unbelievably grateful to have found the Goddard School West Loop. The administration was ready to work with us and support us the moment we stepped in the door. They truly care about our family and ready to help us with any and all questions. The kitchen staff went out of their way to even give us meal plans for home when we weren't sure about serving sizes based on our baby's age. Lastly, the teaching staff. They are truly the most amazing group of people. I feel like I am dropping my girl off with family every day. (Family that is trained and skilled in early child development!) My daughter is loved and being taught important life skills every day. We are beyond blessed to have this village of incredible people on our team!

First I'd like to say that my child does not go here and this review is solely based on my tour…read more The staff seemed okay. The tour was enough to make me want to escape run. This place was so overcrowded. Kids sitting on the floor in line in diapers waiting to use the bathroom. I could barely talk to the staff because it smelled so bad that I wanted to throw up. The small was a combination of feces and sweet potatoes. The place is too small for so many little ones. They did not seem like they were getting the proper attention. I was looking for an affordable place for my toddler in a neighborhood full of expensive preschools but there is no way I would send my child here.

its 6th month that we are sending our son to l and l academy. He is 19 months now. I dont have a…read morecomparison place, this is the first time we send him to a place away from us. But the 5 star is based on the intercation and learning curve of my son. He learns new thing and seems to be enjoying. He des cries when he goes and comes back but then he was so used to staying with me that i think the change was oo big for him but he has gotten better each day. The teacher always answer question, very adjusting with our schedule and there are fun activity all the time. Photos are send every friday and what they do are put up on noticeboard everyday. I am specially impressed with Miss Danielle's flexibility and ease of conversation and Miss Lindsay's dedication towards I can only say abut my son :)

My son has been at LPP for about a year now and LPP is truly fantastic!…read more Prior to enrolling my son, I did a thorough search and visited 5-10 different daycares/preschools before selecting LPP. Every aspect of LPP is very well thought out -- whether it be how they manage food allergies (my son has several) to how they prepare and execute parent teacher conferences to the weekly curriculums to how they retain their staff (teachers sign a year long contract). And most importantly, the teachers really care and know the students. Each day, they send home little notes about what each student did and details of my son that they provide can only captured by listening and knowing him. I know it can be tough to get into but it is absolutely worth it.

We looked far and wide in our search for preschools for our daughter when she was 2-1/2. Since it…read morewas her first school experience, it was really important to us that she love it (we wanted the first associations to be great). There are many great preschools in Chicago, and particularly the Near North Side, where we live. But LPP was really the right choice for us. The space is open and full of light (no windowless tunnels of classrooms, as we saw in lots of schools). The kids go to Lincoln Park, Astor Park, the zoo, or the tot lot every day. There is lots of imaginative play. But most importantly, the teachers are AWESOME. They are young, motivated, passionate about what they do, loving and nurturing. When you walk into the school to drop off or pick up, you just start to feel happy. Everyone is greeted and gets a smile (and the kids get hugs). There is a huge teaching emphasis on positive interactions with others -- sharing, kindness, laughter. Also, attitudinally, the school (and the parents who seem to end up there) is just mellow and sweet. Highly recommend. My daughter has such a great time there, and we've seen her skills and confidence grow in the past year. Of course, it all comes at a price -- but if you can afford it, it's certainly worth it and not out of line with other schools in the area. P.S. If you really want your child here, you may have to do as we did - keep calling back after you are waitlisted to remind them of your interest, and be flexible about your schedule -- days you are willing to come.

We tried to get in for two years. They don't have many children of color or mixed race. We felt…read morethey might be discriminating based on race. This was reinforced when we were told we were wait listed four times, and a friend's child got in ahead of us without being wait listed. When we asked why, we were told our child wasn't the right gender! (they were both boys). Someone should look into this.

Our son attends LPP and we absolutely love it. We are not from the area and are so happy to have…read morefound this school. This location just opened last fall and the facility is amazing. We have toured many different schools and they were old, dirty, crowded, etc. Not so at LPP! Love Miss Erin, Deena and Rachel! They really teach the kids here and you can tell how much they care about them. The director, Laura, is involved and engaged as well, you can tell she knows what she is doing. 5 stars!!