Let me start by saying that the low reviews are from over 2 years ago. I started taking my 2 year…read moreold twins here at the age of 18 months for the Spanish Immersion Class. Now 6 months later they follow directions, they sit for circle time, and love Senora Maria Emilia. They see the same classmates and the class keeps growing. I take them Saturday mornings from 9:30am- 12:30pm not only do they get to eat lunch there but it is a great BREAK for me to run errands and enjoy the famers marker without two 2 yr. old toddler twins. When they initially started going like any other child they would cry for Mommy, Maria Emilia asked me to stay in the lobby and she would call me if any assistance was needed. There were a few times where I had to sit in class with them to help ease the separation anxiety. Now they run into class when the door opens! The kids love Beth at the front desk and this place gives you a good home feeling. I would recommend this program to any parent particularly twin mommies... She works great with twins there is another set in the class.

Enrolling our child into the Language and Music International program proved to be one of the best…read moredecision for our family. Originally we were drawn to the Spanish emersion element with the talented Maria Emilia, but we quickly learned it was so much more. The personalized attention to the children's learning styles, sense of community, variety in programming, flexibility and responsiveness is one of a kind. If you are searching for a place that values the linguistic, academic and social emotional development of your scholar, you may want to check them out!

Went to support a friend of a friend....its like a performance In someones garage. People can try…read moreout their amateur music skills with an enthralled group of supporters.

Eldest child learned electric guitar here through private lessons and took part in the performance…read moregroup that culminated in an awesome show on stage at a real club!! I've also been here for a few fundraisers for local non-profits and it's really a great space for that purpose. I think about 50 people attended a recent event in the second floor space and it was perfect for that- great acoustics, cool vibe, welcoming staff, free street parking, great neighborhood location.

My daughter loved coming here! Not sure what happened, as the instructor said my daughter did well…read moreand can possibly join other classes with an older age group. When i followed up via email and tried to sign up for more classes they just ghosted me?! Like what? Maybe i'm not their "right" clientele?

My 5 year old daughter loves this place. The instructors are kind and know how to work well with…read moreyoung children. This is our go-to place for days when school is out or for their monthly parents' night out. On days when school is out they usually have a half or full day program. For parents' night off you drop your kiddo at 5pm and pick up at 830. It's just enough time to have a child free dinner and an adult beverage;). The best part is it's cheaper than a sitter and my daughter gets to do multiple art projects while having fun with kids her age. Highly recommend!

I can honestly say that I had the BEST experience with ABC Preschool. My daughter started attending…read moreonce she turned 4. I was able to drop her off on my way to work at 7 AM and be able to pick her up right after until 5:30. They worked so well with my schedule and all at the same time getting my daughter the best education as well as preparing her for the next step in her young life as a Kindergartener. Not only do they help them with their education, but they help them develop safe independent self-caring skills. They also offered so many fun and amazing seasonal activities which my daughter enjoyed so much. They are open all year long (excluding holidays/special occasions) which is amazing. They do private and action for children if needed. It's a small class which I LOVE since it gives them the opportunity to be able to focus on each individual child and their specific needs. My daughter has progressed so much since attending ABC Preschool. She was able to learn how to write her full name and be able to write/recognize her letters and numbers. I am very PRO about my children speaking both English and Spanish and with them being bilingual has benefitted her to stick to both of those languages. They also offered so many fun and amazing seasonal activities which my daughter enjoyed so much. They offered breakfast, lunch, and snacks. My daughter loved telling me about the dish of the day and how much she always enjoyed the food. They really cared for my child as if it was their own and that's what I LOVED the most about this school. Miss Diana and Miss Melanie were our second family. Thank you to them for everything they have done for my daughter and I. Highly recommend in signing up your child at this amazing school.

I cannot recommend ABC Preschool enough. They really made sure that my son is as prepared as can be…read morefor kindergarten. He's come a long way with handwriting, identifying letters, shapes, numbers, colors, etc. This is a great environment for children. I felt as if my child was in the best care possible. Ms. Diana and Ms. Melanie truly went above and beyond. My only regret is not starting my child sooner!

My three year old takes a preschool class once a week with Jenny. We've been going for a few…read moremonths now and she is fantastic! She is so patient and kind with the little ones! He does art projects, sings songs, plays instruments, games, etc. Jenny even plays the guitar! I can already tell that he is soaking up so much. Paper Lantern is such a little gem in Oak Park. I would highly recommend this program to parents interested in immersing their toddlers and kids into a new language.

I met Jenny last summer (summer of 2016) when I needed a translator to help me talk to the mom of…read moremy Chinese foreign exchange student. Jenny went out of her way (literally out of her way... we had to meet in Chinatown) for a very last minute meeting - she rearranged her schedule to accommodate my impromptu request because we had a small window of time before my student's mom was returning to China. I thought Jenny was very professional and she was also super sweet. Her rates were beyond reasonable. I would highly recommend her or her business to anyone.

We have enjoyed Mattix Music Studio for years of piano lessons! The teachers are wonderful and the…read morestudio is organized. They really care about your child succeeding in a positive environment. I wish we had time for more classes!

Love the staff and fun atmosphere! My kids love music together classes and piano lessons.read more

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!

We enjoyed our time at Concordia! Both of our kids thrived in the environment and the teachers…read morecared deeply for our children. We are sad we left due to moving and cannot recommend this center enough for anyone looking for a warm and nurturing environment.

As a lab student [in the Infant & Toddler rooms - on separate occasions respectively], I enjoyed my…read moretime at Concordia's childcare center. Very nice facility - nice, clean campus! Kind and courteous staff (director included!). The teachers (+ the Concordia student teachers who worked at the center as part of their "work-study" they told me) seemed to enjoy what they do & have a love of working w/ children in general. Throughout my observations /lesson plan implementation, the teachers (+ student teachers) spoke to the children in a kind, age-appropriate manner and did fun activities. The smaller class size didn't hurt either =more individual attention w/ the children; good number of hands to help out in the classroom! In addition to structured activities, it was nice to see the children have open play time as well. Going on campus walks with the children was also a treat for everyone. A very positive experience inside & out!