We switched to Children's Courtyard after experiencing not so great changes at our previous daycare…read more- because of those things, I was nervous and worried and concerned and all of the things. However, after touring CCY, meeting both the director and assistant director, and interacting with the teachers, I am so happy we made the switch. My child has learned so much, loves his teachers and his days in care, and while it was a rough transition (due to his age, not the facility), everyone at CCY helped us both through the process. Having issues arise at our last place wasn't ideal, but I almost see that as a silver lining, as it lead us to Children's Courtyard. Also, while it isn't a requirement for good care, the app they have is so great! You get lots of updates, its easy to communicate with staff, and you're able to change your info and make payments yourself through the app or website. It's been SO NICE to be able to do that myself, instead of having to call in somewhere. Very user friendly, and customer focused.

As a parent, since they opened in June of 2025, the care is phenomenal. My child really appreciates…read moreall of the teachers and weekly lesson plans. She seems eager to go to school and not as happy to leave. Hands down to all of the staff who take care of her. I can not wait to see her success in kindergarten, due to the strengths of the teachers and curriculum they present.

My children both began their education as toddlers at FVMS and both completed the program in sixth…read moregrade. This is not a traditional school, they allow children to make mistakes and encourage them to find the answers. They support the children in learning how to communicate with each other in addition to teaching beyond educational standards in arithmetic, writing language science and so on. My children left Montessori and felt that the public schools were not able to keep pace with what they learned through these programs. They have both expressed that their public school experience is socially disappointing because the students are often unkind and treat each other with disrespect. While my children were encouraged to help peers there public student peers are often concerned with shaming and putting peers who are different than themselves down. Fox Valley Montessori taught my children that learning is fun, that curiosity is a value. My children learned to be respectful, they learned how to manage their work and it is serving them quite well in high school as they manage their time for finals and AP classes. This is not a traditional school, it is so much more, this school teaches your child what community is. Their Montessori education has prepared them far better than I could have imagined and I cannot recommend this school enough.

We are so incredibly grateful to have found Fox Valley Montessori School. From the very first day,…read moreit was clear this wasn't just a school--it was a community where our children feel safe, supported, and genuinely excited to learn. If you're seeking an accredited Montessori program that truly understands and nurtures the whole child--mind, heart, and spirit--FVMS is the best choice in the area. We couldn't be more thrilled with the foundation the school is offering our girls!

When I went back to work after having my children, finding a good daycare was a priority. I wanted…read morean in home daycare, not a cookie cutter daycare center with a ton of kids. Meeting Carm was a dream come true! My children absolutely loved going to Carm's. She not only took great care of them but gave them a fun and solid foundation for their education. My youngest is almost 14 and we still go back to visit Miss Carm!!!

I have always been reluctant to enroll my kids in a daycare center (not sure why, but to me…read morecorporate daycare always=BAD), but I took the plunge and enrolled my second son (age 2) in Heartland after my sitter quit with just a few weeks notice. We have been SO happy with this school. My son is thriving, singing ABCs, doing crafts, playing outside, AND taking nice long naps. The staff is professional yet caring, communicative, and they are truly getting to know my son and his quirks. We are grateful for the Heartland School!

I have been sending my two children to Little Shepherd for about a year. The center is run by Ms…read more Kristi who is incredibly responsive, helpful, and present. Infant room - Ms. Diana has been with the school over 20 years and is the most kind, compassionate teacher you could ever wish for. Our son was very attached to us, but he was always excited for drop off with Ms. Diana and the fun day of art, play, books, and buggy rides ahead. Toddler- our older son is in Ms. Bianca's toddler room. Ms. Bianca is so positive, bubbly, and friendly. The kids love her and she bring so much fun and patience to every day. The school emphasizes outdoor time and they have so many outdoor play spaces. When it is cold or rainy, they have an amazing lunch room that turns into a play area to give the kids a change of scenery. They also provide snacks and lunch! We're so happy with our choice and impressed with how much our kids are learning!

I have been a 4s preschool teacher here for 3 years. This school is a wonderful place for your…read morechild to be a child. Our curriculum has a daily nature lesson, from the Nature Director. At Little Shepherd we teach writing their name and the ABC's with the program "Handwriting without Tears." Our daily schedule also includes curriculum from Jolly Phonics and Michael Haggerty. Classrooms are organized making it easy for children to learn to clean up and put away toys easily. It is proven children need more Nature in their day. Our program teaches children to love being outside and care about nature. It is amazing how much the children learn about birds, bugs, and animals. Our three School Rules that we foster are to be safe, be kind, and be neat. The Director, Kristi, has been here 15 years . She treats her students/parents and staff like family. Therefore, she has several staff members that have worked at this school for 10+ years. I highly recommend any family looking for a preschool for your child to give it a try. This location starts takes a limited number of babies at 6 weeks of age.

The staff at Chesterbrook is wonderful. Our 2 boys, who attend full time, have learned so much and…read moreenjoy spending time with their teachers and lifelong friends. They did upgrade the management and technology here recently which has improved the communication with families (and likely impacts older reviews!). Worth a visit!

Our family couldn't have found a better daycare/school for our kids (now aged 4, 2 and 8mos). All…read morethree have been enrolled at Chesterbrook (Lisle, IL) since they were 12 weeks old and it still amazes us how much they have learned and so quickly. The teachers there are incredible - we would name each one here if we could, but would like to especially spotlight Ms. Jill and Ms. Keri, Ms. Alexyss, Ms. Page, Ms. Brittney, Ms. Kathy and Ms. Bos and on the administrative side Ms. Pamala and Ms. Sarah. They put so much effort each and every day into their lesson plans and all of the additional surprises that the kids can throw at them. They all clearly care about each and every kid in the school and in their class. We're so grateful to have them in our kids' lives. We would highly recommend Chesterbrook (Lisle) to anyone looking for a daycare/school.

I can't say enough kind words about Kiddie Academy! We've been attending for almost 2.5 years and…read morein that time I've watched my daughter not only learn important developmental and life skills, but she has gained so much confidence in her own ability and with her peers. Our son has been part of KA for a little over a year and has grown leaps and bounds in his infant room. The staff and administration is unmatched! They've taken the time to get to know our kids and their individual personalities to really help foster a safe environment for them. I absolutely recommend Kiddie Academy if you're looking for a place that treats you like family and prioritizes learning in a fun, collaborative way!

Kiddie Academy in Oswego is absolutely wondering. All three of our kids have attended and they've…read moreloved it! Currently, we have our younger 2 still in daycare and we never have to worry when we drop them off. Every teacher is so incredibly kind and the Director is just wonderful and so approachable. We recommend KA to everyone looking for a trusting center for their kiddo!

Lotus Montessori is so loving and nurturing and caring.The facility is top notch, clean, bright,…read moresafe, stimulating and nurturing. The tours outside of school and the Spanish classes are my son's favourites. My son's vocabulary has expanded a lot post starting at Lotus Montessori. Ms Maulika provides individual attention.