ChooChoo Chicago is a great daycare option for in the Lakeview community. We love that it is…read moreconveniently located within the neighborhood and walkable for pickup and dropoffs. Our daughter started with them around 1 year old and transition fairly quickly from infant to toddler class. We have seen our girl's growth and the teachers give us constant updates on her progress. ChooChoo takes security and the children's wellbeing very seriously. Teachers make sure they know every parent and child, even from different classrooms, to make sure strangers are not allowed into the center. They have a daily check in and out system to make sure every child is accounted for. For the toddler class onwards, they try to take the kids out everyday to the park and i think the kids really enjoy that. We love the Brightwheel app they use and the teachers constantly post updates and pictures throughout the day so we can be updated on our child's day.

We highly recommend ChooChoo Chicago for child care…read more Both of our children have attended ChooChoo since infancy--our older daughter started at 2 months old, and our younger daughter is scheduled to begin at around 3 months old. Because of work, we spent a year out of state with our older daughter and had the opportunity to experience another daycare. That comparison made us appreciate even more how special ChooChoo is. What stands out most is the warm and supportive community. The teachers, parents, and children create a genuinely friendly environment where everyone is kind and willing to help one another. Our experience with the teachers has been exceptional. One of our children was born with low birth weight and needed physical therapy during infancy. The teachers were incredibly accommodating with therapy schedules and consistently helped reinforce the exercises recommended by our physical therapists throughout the day. Thanks to everyone's teamwork, she successfully met her developmental milestones and is now doing just as well as her peers. As first-time parents, we truly felt that the teachers were our partners in raising our children. We worked together toward the same goal: helping our kids thrive. Mrs. Mia deserves special recognition. She takes rules and standards very seriously and does not make exceptions based on personal relationships. Because of her leadership, ChooChoo consistently maintains high standards for cleanliness, safety drills, and illness policies. As parents, that gives us tremendous peace of mind. If we had to mention one downside, it would be that the facility is smaller than many daycare centers we saw elsewhere. That said, this is simply the reality of childcare centers in the city, and nearby daycares are generally similar in size. When we moved back to Chicago, we didn't even consider other options. We are grateful for the care and dedication of everyone at ChooChoo, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing, safe, and professional daycare.

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!

FREE and easy parking for members (badge in at the gate). Super friendly front desk staff. Large…read morecardio room and several different weight areas with machines/free weights. The best part about this YMCA is the large sauna and it gets HOT. I love coming here every week to get my sweat on.

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!

Our daughter has been going to WTP for about 4 months now. We started her there at 3 months old and…read moreI can honestly say she loves going to see Miss Diana, Miss Lydia and all her friends at WTP Childcare . She smiles every morning when they greet her. WTP provides a daily report that allows me to see what P did for the day. I also feel vey comfortable updating Diana and/or Lydia about P's latest developments, and I see that they follow any new directions or changes in schedule/food/restrictions. Both are very gentle and warm. As a first-time Mom I was more than nervous about daycare in general, but WTP has proven to me that my baby can have a home away from home.

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.