Wonderful school. They teach independence and practical life skills. The staff is wonderful. The…read morecommunication has gotten better between staff and parents. They do have a lot of turnover but honestly they don't make a lot of money. They are there for the love of the mission not the pay.

They can't even keep their teachers on staff. They keep their accreditation by placing as few…read morecertified people as possible in the office, but the actual teachers in class aren't. What a mess! The elementary program is on the verge of closure, and that should tell you everything you need to know about the quality of this school - we made the choice to switch to another Montessori in the area like many others and couldn't have been happier!

In regards to the teaching staff, I do believe they care about the growth of the child; however,…read morethis is the least flexible school for scheduling purposes and only seems to care about money. As well, they change programs without notice and are not up front with changes to the parents.

Teachers are pushy & look like they don't like their job and cannot wait to get our kid in the car…read moreat end of the day. The environment does not seen well managed or supervised outside or inside. Son came home with boots on wrong feet multiple times, and once with no diaper. They seem to have no structured learning and provide no daily summaries of what the children do that day, unlike at another school he attends. In fact I get a completely different review of my son from his other school teachers than at this school. This school seems very limited - a one trick pony & incapable of addressing special needs. The school is inflexible with credit toward vacation time and just wants your money and are indifferent to our son's needs.

The best daycare ever.. Teachers work very hard and always try their best in taking care of the…read morestudents.. You won't regret enrolling your student here

This is one of the best facilities I've ever seen. Everything is wonderful, the kids get 2 hot…read moremeals a day, every day. The teachers are fantastic, everything is amazing. They have gym and music classes every day in addition to regular curriculum. Highly recommended!!

Initially I wasn't sure what the best options for my children were heading into preschool, but I…read moreknew that the teacher to student ratio was a key indicator giving children the possibility of individual development and excelled learning. It was important for me to do the research all the schools and even talk to parents that had children in the school before I could make a good choice. There are a number of preschool options in this area, including public, Christian, and places like KinderCare. None of these options provided optimal class sizes, and through my investigation I came to see that the methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori were critical to the development young children. I was thrilled to find Children's House Montessori School where my children received specialized made-for-them scholastic development. While my children are both still very young, other parents with children that have gone through Children's House Montessori School explain that children leave with above average skills and the confidence to use them. Very grateful for the school, program, and exceptional teachers that love their work and their students.

Children's House is a nurturing and encouraging school. The teachers are some of the best I have…read moreever known and class room sizes are perfect for the individualized care our children need. I highly recommend setting up an appointment to view the school and talk to Donna.

Wouldn't send my dog. They have infestation problems, the center is ran based on the convenience of…read morethe staff not the needs of the kids. The gossip is amazing and majority of it stems from the director. Sad environment.

From the owner: Services Infant Programs, Many Years of Experience,…read morePreschool Programs, Primary Programs, Toddler Programs, Twos Programs

When we moved to Northbrook in mid-2022, we left an amazing daycare in the city and were…read moreheartbroken to move our daughter out of the care of the people who had helped us raise her for almost two years. We came to Guidepost on a referral from friends who attended and it has been nothing short of a truly wonderful experience. We did not come here as Montessori-fanatics, but quickly realized what wonders it was doing for our child. Her growth, sense of independence, and creativity have flourished here. All of her teachers have been loving, attentive, and communicative. Abbey and Christine, the school leadership, are always reachable and open to discussions when I have questions/feedback. We love sending our daughter here because she know she is safe, loved, and engaged in her learning. We would absolutely recommend Guidepost Deerbrook to any family looking for a home for their child!

We've been with the Guidepost for a couple of months and it's been an outstanding experience!…read moreTeachers and staff are friendly and resourceful, and communication is prompt and clear. I compared over 10 daycares thoroughly prior to sending him here and I'm very happy with my decision. I love that my little one does a variety of creative and fun activities daily with Montessori philosophy as a foundation. I feel sincere care and love from the teachers and staff here, and I appreciate the teachers taking the time to do a parent-teacher conference to share detailed feedback on the child. It helps parents understand where we can better support him to enjoy his day and grow. I also like that the school puts lots of effort into building a community. The monthly gatherings/ events for families and kids, sending out weekly newsletters, and having a FB family communication page... they go above and beyond! I highly recommend Guidepost to my family and friends!

We've toured many daycares/schools and Opus Montessori is the best, and has been wonderful for our…read moreson and daughter. Our son is 2, almost 3, and our daughter is 4. Since starting in June 2024, they have grown leaps and bounds in their speech, independence - everything. Thy have learned so much and we are so happy we are at Opus. The teachers and owners care about you and your kids and it's truly wonderful. You feel good about dropping your kids off, and the come home smiling and love telling us about their day!

We've been a part of Opus for almost 2 years, starting at ages 2,4. There is a sense of community…read morethe owners Veronica and Geoff Garner have done an amazing job facilitating. The teachers are very patient, caring and dedicated to seeing the children thrive. As a parent, we love the exposure they get to so many activities all under one roof! Art class from kaleidoscope, Spanish (ms Adrianna) soccer, Choir (ms Leslie) , piano classes (+ annual recital) (ms MJ) and most recently classes on site from W.Kim taekwondo. Summers are full of fun events like bike and splash days and other special events for parents/families during the school year. We are lucky to have both ms razvi/ms Janet and ms Tucky/ms Aparna- we've felt supported here and both children are learning so much. Plus the kids loved their teachers. There seems to be a lot of support for the teachers w/ continued Montessori training and much more. There is almost no turnover, and many of these amazing teachers have been at Opus since it opened 4 years ago. We have been very happy here and are grateful to have found opus.

Our child has been attending MPA since the age of 3 and is now 11; We cannot even imagine sending…read moreher somewhere else! The teachers and staff are kind & very dedicated to their students. I love the peaceful environment, freedom of movement, independent style of learning and the focus on each child's "style" of learning. The combined ages of the kids in each classroom also offers them the unique opportunity to help the younger kids by being a leader. Our daughter loves going to school each day! We have always highly recommend MPA!

All three of my children currently attend MPA, and I feel they have gotten the best start to their…read moreschool careers!

While we were of course nervous as new parents leaving our 7 month old daughter for the first time,…read morethe staff at Learning Tree Algonquin are incredibly caring and attentive and our worries quickly disappeared. Our daughter loves coming to daycare each day, and we're so glad we are a part of the Learning Tree family. We are also very grateful that they were able to accommodate us for part time daycare (3 days/week) while other centers would have required we find another family on our own to cover the other 2 days. Can't recommend them enough!

The staff at The Learning Tree are caring and responsive. All four of my children have spent time…read morethere over many years, from infancy through preschool. The preschool program is great preparation for kindergarten. The building is clean and well-maintained. I recommend The Learning Tree!