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    Mendota Child Development Center

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 6:15 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    2 years ago

    Have been sending my three boys to MCD for over ten years. The staff is FANTASTIC! They treat my children like their own.

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    The Gardner School of Oak Brook

    The Gardner School of Oak Brook

    (9 reviews)

    We have LOVED our 5 years at TGS Oakbrook. I can't believe we are about to leave behind this daily…read morepart of our lives! The people at The Gardner School of Oakbrook Terrace have helped to raise our daughter to be the beautiful, smart, hilarious, creative, sweet little 5-and-a-half-year-old lady she is now. These women have changed her diapers, fed her nutritious meals, played with her, read to her, soothed her, encouraged her, loved her, taught her, shaped her, and helped her grow in every way possible. They've helped me be a better mom (& teacher, too). They've helped my husband in myriad ways as well. The teachers, administrators, and other staff are supportive and caring in all their interactions. The administrators were understanding whenever "life" happened and you needed to bend protocol to make all the things happen, whatever they might be. In our case, when our daughter was an infant, we actually pulled her out of TGS for a 6-month period because she was getting sick so often and so intensely. (Former preemie with low immune system plus she had the stereotypical childhood recurring ear infection.) When we decided we wanted to have her return, TGS welcomed us back with open arms. And...no matter what...every day during high traffic/morning drop-off/evening pick-up times, one of the administrators was there with a smiling face to greet parents and families at the front door. That meant more than it might seem on the surface. First of all, there were plenty of days where I blew into the building in quite a mood from my own long, trying school day with 100+ kids, but after I was greeted by a smiling Ms. Natalie, Ms. Jen, or Ms. Brittany and walked to my daughter's classroom, that interaction had managed to shift my focus to what kind of day my child had. Second, consistency is key with children and at TGS, it's demonstrated even in this area. Third, knowing you can count on that presence at a particular time makes it simple to plan quick verbal check-ins with TGS staff. The teachers were forever gracious about everything, including me dropping off incredibly late in the summer. :-P Enrichment teachers like Coach Janelle helped our daughter explore ballet, gymnastics, and theatre in a friendly, safe environment. We counted on Chef Nicole to prepare and serve tasty, healthy food several times a day every day & she always delivered. Most of all, we knew that daily our daughter's classroom teachers were doing absolutely amazing things, instilling in her a love of learning and an understanding of how school works... Ms. Angelika, Ms. Abbey, Ms. Tameka, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Angela, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Cassi, Ms. Adriana, Ms. Ann, Ms. Anna, Ms. Lonnisha, Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Elyse: you are forever in our hearts. Beyond everything mentioned above, these women at TGS Oakbrook have always understood who our daughter is. That means they know what she responds well to and what she needs in order to feel safe, loved, & happy. It also means they knew what gaps needed to be filled and what she needed to work on. So at TGS, she has learned soooo much about how to be brave, to write, to play with friends (or to play alone when she's not feeling it!), to wash your hands at all the right times, to listen when others speak, ... Because of TGS Oakbrook and the women who work there, my daughter will walk into kindergarten at our neighborhood school the most prepared she could possibly be. And for that, we are forever grateful.

    After moving from the city to the suburbs, our family was in search of a new daycare and were lucky…read moreto have found The Gardner School. Our son started at The Gardner School around 1.5 and is still there 2 years later. During these 2 years, he has had caring / passionate teachers who have taught him countless things in fun and exciting ways. He has made many friends and gotten to experience extracurricular activities (basketball, karate, music class, etc.) throughout the year. During the summer, children not only continue learning, but are treated to ice cream trucks, petting zoos and more! If you are in search of a daycare, do not hesitate to visit The Gardner School Oak Brook!

    Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Willowbrook - My daughter was scratched across her nose and on her eyelid. Threw up from crying. No call. No incident report.

    Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Willowbrook

    (30 reviews)

    As a former employee, I had serious concerns about the way this center was run. Staffing was a…read moreconstant issue, with children frequently moved to classrooms outside their age group just to meet ratios. Cleanliness and sanitation were not consistently maintained, and there were times when I personally observed food that appeared moldy being served. They've had children sitting on the floor in the kitchen eating. One of the most troubling experiences I had was when I reported a serious concern to leadership involving a child's well-being. When no action was taken, (Which shows a lack of accountability and disregard for proper protocol) I made the report myself, as required by law. I did this out of a responsibility to protect the children in our care. Unfortunately, concerns like this were often dismissed by management and HR, who seemed more focused on making excuses than creating solutions. I would not recommend this daycare to parents or educators. There are issues that need to be addressed to ensure the well-being of both the children and the staff.

    There is no better daycare that you could send your child to! They are unbelievably attentive and…read morecompletely set Your children up for success For kindergarten and beyond. They have a gift for finding very special individuals to care for your children. Ms Monika has gone above and beyond to communicate and create a nurturing environment for my little ones! Ms Monika genuinely cares for children and has the patience of a saint! Ms Whitney as well. And Ms Diana is one of a kind with her patience and professionalism. We are so grateful for the amazing environment and staff at Little Sunshines.

    Mendota Child Development Center - childcare - Updated May 2026

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