Mia and her team have crafted such a fresh and playful springboard for my kiddos first school…read moreexperience. Everyday is an adventure (great walks and activities). We even shout "HIIIII CHOOOCHOOO" every time we pass by in the car. Our youngest is in Locomotives (4-6) and is leaving soon for CPS. His expressive language has improved immensely and is absolutely ready for his next chapter. Thanks to Choo Choo. I don't write a lot of reviews, but small businesses- especially quality childcare/schooling is so important. They really rely on word of mouth so I'm spreading the word however I can. Thank you Choo Choo!

ChooChoo left a child at a park on one of their outings. Nannies at the park indicated the child…read morewas left for 7-8 minutes. The bigger concern on our part was that the owner initially communicated to parents denying the event and did not have a plan to prevent the issue in the future until a parent meeting pushing for changes. Subsequently ChooChoo selectively enforced their 60 day notification for leaving the daycare. Would not recommend

Renee cared for my daughter for 2 years. When I had a second child and needed to go back to work…read morewhen he was 9 weeks old, Renee was the only person I trusted to take care of him. She has a depth of knowledge about children and childcare, and obvious and open affection for all of the kids. Both of my children have thrived under Renee's care: she provides a loving environment, with fun activities including taking the kids outside every day. I also appreciate the art projects -- we have one framed in our kitchen! She's also been helpful when discussing milestones and even with potty training! Most importantly, both kids are happy to be with her, and the big kid always wants to visit even though she's been in preschool for 2+ years. My second kid is moving on to preschool next year, and I'm sad to be leaving Renee. She's been integral to my kids' growth and development into caring and helpful people. I know it's a cliche, but she's truly become part of the family.

Renee cared for our son for two years, from ages 2 to 4. Our son thrived at her daycare, and he…read morealso learned some key self-care skills that helped prepare him for preschool. We appreciated that she organized circle time and activities like art, music, playing letter and number games, yoga, etc. Weather permitting, they always went outside to play or for walks, which was also important to us. Renee is an open communicator and was willing to work with us on any specific needs that our son had, from medications to his, ahem, unique preferences concerning naptime. :) (She also had a huge hand in potty-training him!) In a nutshell, Renee truly loves the kids in her care and makes it a priority to know and understand each of them on an individual level. We were very glad we found her.

We had high hopes for Little Fox Day School and truly appreciated many of the teachers, especially…read morethose in the Rainbow Room, who were wonderful with our boys. Unfortunately, after they transitioned to the next classroom our experience changed. Communication from staff and administration was unclear, and when we raised concerns we dismissed or met with immediate hostility and aggression. One staff member, Vanessa, was particularly difficult to work with. On multiple occasions, she crossed the line by criticizing our parenting choices and giving unsolicited advice based on very outdated approaches to childcare. Our interactions with her were highly unprofessional. One troubling incident was when we brought our child in wearing a size 6 diaper (he usually wears size 4 and that was what was stocked there), and noticed he came home in that same, very wet, size 6 diaper, despite the daily notes indicating two diaper changes. When we raised the issue, staff denied it, asserting that they have never made this kind of mistake ever. This was one of several issues that led to our decision to leave. Prospective families should ask about communication protocols and how administration handles concerns when touring. Of note, the administrator lives in Florida, and is not present. We received one phone call from her that was combative from the start and made the situation worse.

Both of my kids have gone to Little Fox. My older one started as a baby and my youngest is now in…read morethe Disney Room. We've had such a great experience here. The teachers are really loving and patient, especially in the infant room. My baby is in the classroom all the way in the back, and I actually love walking through the building every morning. It's so sweet to see what the older kids are working on and how each teacher interacts with their class, it always makes me smile. They also use an app called Procare, which has been super helpful. It tracks when I check my baby in and out and I get updates throughout the day with pictures (I always download them!), nap times, feedings, diaper changes, even bowel movements. It makes me feel at ease knowing exactly what's going on. Another thing that's been amazing is how much they've helped with sleep. Before starting at Little Fox, my baby was still sleeping in my bed and it took months to even try the crib. Now he's totally comfortable in his crib. I know it's because the teachers are so gentle. they hold the babies until they're calm or asleep. Overall, I've always felt like my kids were in good hands here. The school feels warm, the staff is kind, and I've had nothing but positive experiences.

The Uncanny Nanny was my family's savior! When I was expecting my daughter Ava, my husband and I…read morebegan the daunting task of trying to find a nanny. Let me tell you, it wasn't as easy as we were expecting. After endless interviews, we couldn't find someone we liked. We decided to take the next step and look into agencies. Upon first meeting with Katie and Hannah, we knew The Uncanny Nanny was the right choice. They instantly put you at ease. They understand how important this decision is and are there for you every step of the way. Within a week of our first meeting, they already had a handful of very qualified potential nannies for us to interview. We are so thrilled with the choice we made and Ava absolutely loves her nanny. I couldn't be happier with the service I received. I now go to work everyday completely at ease, knowing my daughter is in the best hands possible. I would recommend The Uncanny Nanny to anyone. Trust these girls, you won't be disappointed! Thanks again, Katie and Hannah!

This place makes me happy. I don't really have much of a family, and mostly all friends have left…read moreChicago.... When I come here, the staff and EVERYONE I meet along the way have become my friends and family. I understand there is so much else that the facility has to offer other than conversation and such, but when you're so comfy at a place like this you don't want to leave, and all of it is done right, and done well. My advice to ALL staff is... don't change a thing! You're all great!

I cannot recommend bringing children here. The website presents this as a safe, family-friendly…read moreenvironment, but that was not our experience. My children and I were appalled by how staff treated an elderly resident with an obvious physical disability affecting his arm and mobility. He was denied permission for a non-resident to help carry his belongings upstairs, which raised serious concerns about both safety and basic compassion. The non resident man informed the ill mannered woman that the man he was assisting had cancer. Who denies a cancer patient assistance ? It was upsetting for my children to witness this lack of empathy, and they immediately asked not to be left there. Situations like this are not only unsafe for vulnerable residents but also send the wrong message to families. The YMCA should take responsibility and ensure its housing management demonstrates greater care and respect for individuals with severe disabilities--denying reasonable assistance could lead to preventable harm. If elderly disabled residents are not safe who is? Not our impressionable young children, and we certainly do not wish to leave our children in places to learn such behaviors.

You could not possibly ask for a more wonderful caregiver than Juanita. We have been with her for…read moretwo years with our first and now we also send our 5 month old. She is incredibly loving, attentive and communicative and sends us wonderful pictures and videos every day. She is like a member of our family and our boys just adore her. I'm so, so glad we found her.

I cannot vouch enough for this woman. Juanita Montz is an amazing caregiver. As first-time parents,…read morewe were really sad to leave our son at 3 months and go back to work. Juanita made this transition so much better by sending us pictures and videos every single day and now (9 months later), she has become someone we love very much. Juanita plays, sings, cooks amazing meals & really genuinely loves her babies. I have always felt safe and confident leaving our son.. and every single morning he SMILES so big when we get to her door. Thank you, Juanita. We will forever be grateful!!!!!

I am in my late 20s and a mother of two. Now I've never taken my girls to miss Bonnie's because I…read morelive a little to far. But I went to miss Bonnie's as a toddler as well as my brother and cousins. I made friends there that I'm currently still friends with. Every so often when I'm with my family or old memories come up, we sit and talk about miss Bonnie. This woman managed to impact my whole life from my toddler age as well as my entire family. It's been At least 10 years since I've seen her, I just wanted to drop in an express the love I have for her and her business. Any child is lucky to be taught by her. She uses adventure and understanding in her methods. She's amazing. Marissa Hamill

We have been sending our kids to Lil' Tots for more than 3 years now, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith their growth. Miss Bonnie is a wonderful teacher. She immerses the kids in art, music and love every day. They cap off every summer with a concert put on by the kids - the perfect representation of the fun, easy going and caring community she's created with all the kids and their parents. We would highly recommend!

My daughter has been going here since she was 3 months old and she loves it! We love Ms Diana and…read moreshe is so great with all of the kids/babies that go here. I would recommend this place to anyone. It made my transition back to work much easier knowing our daughter was in good hands.

My son has been with Ms. Diana at her home daycare since he was six months old. Now he is almost…read moretwo! She is a caring, fun, and gentle caregiver. My son adores her and I feel lucky to have found someone who keeps my son safe while providing a nurturing learning environment while I am at work. She provides healthy meals and snacks along with sing-a-longs, lessons in Spanish, outdoor play when the weather permits, story times, and imaginative play. There is no t.v. at this daycare which is wonderful! I reinforce the skills that she teaches my son at home. He already knows all of his colors, the ABC song, several letters of the alphabet, several numbers, several shapes, and even some words in Spanish! He is not even two years old yet! She encourages nice manners and good behaviors like sharing, taking turns, and helping to clean up. I would highly recommend this home daycare as a childcare option if you are looking for someone to care for your little one. To me, the childcare centers didn't offer the consistency and nurturing environment that Diana provides at her home.