Love Kiddie Academy!!…read more My grandson loves his "school" and in essence it is school because he's learned so much. His language skills (comprehension/expressive) have come so far. He's learning to interact with his friends and be part of a group. All of those pre-k skills like colors, shapes, the alphabet, numbers, etc are part of the curriculum. Yes, there is a curriculum, this isn't babysitting. The facility is appealing to kids, the staff has always been friendly and also good about keeping us informed as to how his day went. Can't ask for more in quality care for your child. That peace of mind is huge.

MY REVIEW WAS DELETED SO I AM POSTING A SECOND TIME!…read more My children were enrolled for about 18 months at this facility before Dad and I decided to unenroll them indefinitely. The very first day they arrived, upon picking them up my son had marks all on his arm as if he was bitten several times. I brought It to the attention of the front desk and they managed to calm me down and reassure me they would review the cameras - they never did. As a parent, I should have trusted my intuition and removed them from this facility that very first day. My son would come home and tell us that his teacher, Ms. Amanda, didn't like him so we requested a classroom change with Ms. Jezera who was absolutely amazing. My daughter had a consistent revolving door of teachers; her nose would be completely crusted upon pickup as if she wasn't being tended to. Jezera and her sister Jasenia, who later became my daughters teacher, as well as Ms. Brittney are easily the only teachers in the entire facility that I trusted with my children. Once my son aged out of Ms. Jezera's class he was placed into a classroom with Katie's son, the director. All of a sudden they claimed he was having behavioral issues when in actuality he was being bullied by Katie's son and other classmates and management refused to do anything about it despite our continuous requests for a classroom change, which was once honored previously. Katie shows complete favoritism towards her children and would make inappropriate comments to my child. There is a current DCFS investigation as well as attorneys involved due to an incident that occurred on 7/12. Upon picking my children up from this facility, my son had marks on his hips telling me his teacher, Ms. Terrah was pinching him ( as part of disciplinary measures) upon review of their cameras and an exam of my child these accusations proved to be 100% correct. The only thing I commend this daycare on is their swift response as Terrah was terminated within the hour, however, their continuous lack of due diligence in hiring competent staff and addressing issues at their core would have prevented the continuous mistreatment of my son during his entire enrollment here. This facility over the course of the entire 18 months continued to lose my trust and the ONLY reason I kept putting faith in them is due to the strong relationships I had with the teachers listed; their promise to ensure my children were safe was appreciated but they of course can only do so much. This is the first and last daycare my children will ever attend!

My daughter started here at 1 year old and is now flourishing for year 2! She adores all the staff,…read morethe directors are available, approachable, and truly awesome. I can't say enough good things about this daycare/pre school.

My son was a student there for 1 year and in his experience, he has developed a hatred for school,…read morelearning, homework...etc. That should have been my first indication there was a serious issue at the school. I tried working with the teachers, the directors, I even met with occupational therapists and behavioral therapists. My child was not the problem. The teachers told me my son was "unteachable", diagnosed him with ADHD (without having a degree in psychology), and said he has a "chemical imbalance and needs medication." In the time he was present at the school his father deployed for the military. His therapist tried to work with the school due to his "trauma" and adjustment disorder. The staff wasn't understanding or supportive of this change. I had a therapist do an evaluation of my child at the school and the report was absolutely heartbreaking. My child was bullied by the teachers and other students. The only time they gave my son attention was when it was negative. The verbiage used by teachers was inappropriate and they never gave him any positive reinforcement. If your child has any "challenges" don't bother sending your child here. They won't be supported.

I want to introduce you to a new business that recently opened in Plainfield, Illinois. Lighthouse…read moreAcademy is a quality childcare center, and the third of their centers to open in Illinois. Lighthouse Academy is a quality day care center because of its cleanliness, structured curriculum, and nurturing caregivers. I would highly recommend them to families or caregivers looking for a highly educational program for their children. Lighthouse Academy is a quality day care center ran by a wonderful director and filled with enthusiastic and nurturing caregivers. The center is accredited by The National Association for the Education for Young Children (NAEYC) and The Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). They believe in the highest-level of education to help children learn and grow. The teachers are highly trained in CPR and First Aid. If they are not certified upon being hired, the center offers classes for them to become certified. Lighthouse Academy is a curriculum-based center, which means they follow guidelines while teaching their children, making sure there is structure in their day. Lighthouse Academy focuses on the development of each child intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. By focusing on all four of those areas, they are helping build the "whole child". The center is known for its cleanliness and they uphold themselves to a high standard of being extremely clean. They clean the entire building at the end of every day. Each teacher is in charge of their own classrooms, and making sure that all toys and materials are bleached at the end of every day. It is very obvious when you walk into the building of this center that it is very clean and well taken care of. Finding a day care center that is right for your children is important. Early childhood is such an important time in life, and finding quality care can be hard to come across. It is important to find a center that has the same beliefs and philosophies as your own, and by observing centers you can learn which is the best fit for your child. I highly recommend families and caregivers learn more about Lighthouse Academy. I hope that by writing this review I will convince people to visit Lighthouse Academy so they can see for their selves how wonderful of a place it is.

My son started here at 4 months, and we love it. The infant teachers are great, and my little guy…read moreloves them. It's always fresh and clean, and most importantly, my guy loves being there! My only complaint is that some of the front office staff seem catty.

I can't say enough about Adventures in Learning- Aurora!! My son has been there a couple of years…read morenow and we could not have made a better choice! The Director (Amy), Assistant Director (Elizabeth), and all of their staff are truly one of a kind! The love for their students and AIL families is endless and it shows. I was hesitant about sending my son their due to Covid but I am so glad we decided to keep him enrolled. The safety precautions that they have in place are fantastic! From temperature screenings, limiting people in the building, extensive cleaning, and limiting exposure are fears are no longer there. MY SON LOVES IT SO MUCH, THAT HE CRIES ON THE WEEKENDS BECAUSE HE CAN'T GO! If you are looking for quality daycare that will keep your child safe AIL - AURORA IS YOUR PLACE!!

very friendly management and staff. My daughter loves it here. Highly recommended.read more

Balqees is kind, courteous and responsive. Facility is clean and welcoming. I always look forward…read moreto working with them!

This is a horrible daycare! If you have any minority children they will certainly discriminate…read moreagainst not only your child but you as well! Their payment system is a complete joke, and I would assume that if you are a minority they will deny you access to speak with the accountant and/or owner to resolve issues! If there was an option to leave a "0 star" rating that's what I would leave! DO NOT TRUST THIS DAYCARE WITH YOUR CHILDREN, THEY WILL DISCRIMINATE & TREAT YOU TERRIBLE BASED ON RACE & AGE!!!! There are better daycares in the area!

Within our first week of being there out kid came home with a huge scrape on his nose. No one…read morenotified us and when it was brought to their attention we revised the cameras and watched how he got hurt and then the teachers attributing his crying to the fact that he's new and adjusting. The teachers do not communicate concerns with parents. The director and co director are a joke. This place is run more like an at home day care and not an early childhood facility. I had a meeting set up to discuss my child's concerns and I was sent the assistant teacher that didn't know much about anything. They keep the shared bathroom gates open so children bounce from one classroom to another as we witnessed with our child. Save your time and money and go somewhere else.

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. I have similar experiences as other reviews. Our baby…read morecame home with a black eye and was bitten by other students on several occasion. They do not monitor tge children at all. And they don't take these situations seriousu. There is absolutely no accountability! Save yourself stress and your baby trauma! Do not

My 2 kids go to daycare here, one currently in the infant room and one in the 2s room. It's a…read moreprivate owned business, and the prices were reasonable compared to other centers nearby. Sussy, the director, is super nice and always responsive to questions or issues. They take COVID protocol very seriously. I get daily updates on the app they use, with pictures, what they ate, and diaper changes. My 2 year old really seems to enjoy himself and learn a lot from going. They are always doing cute crafts with the kids to bring home for holidays. I feel confident that my children are in good hands while here.

Me and my kids love everything about this place! Teachers are great, kids are happy!…read moreSince we found this school, I didn't have to look no more. When my kids are with Smart Start Teachers - I'm not worried, I know that they are taking the best possible care of them!

Excellent service from a family loving school. I like that the teachers are of diverse ages,…read moreknowledgeable, and organized. They are interactive with the children and are preparing my preschoolers for kindergarten. The kids also like the school. It's important to have them at a place where they feel comfortable while I am at work and Grace's Place have facilitated those priorities. I would recommend them to any in search of childcare in The Plainfield area

this place does not deserve a rating higher than 1 star and even then it's generous. the very young…read morestaff has no proper training in crisis i.e. head trauma and bleeding; anything other than a bump honestly! i truly whole heartedly recommend you look else where for daily child care the owner is nothing but a seedy, sketchy woman that is money hungry. this place should be shut down for their negligence and disobedience in state accordance! they lie constantly about their class to teacher ratio and they will literally starve your child (they only give mild snacks not meals even if they are there for 8hours) they will ignore any needs your child may have; they will leave your child there crying for as long as they feel. if you have children that cannot yet communicate with you i beg of you to look else where for child care. DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE WITH YOUR CHILDREN

My one year old and four year old love this school and as a parent I couldn't ask for a better…read moreenvironment for my children to grow and learn! The staff are very caring, enthusiastic and supportive of each child's stages of learning. I have seen my kids grow independent and smarter in every aspect. Every week is filled with different activities and events to keep them engaged and learning more. Highly recommend!

My daughter has been at Goddard since she was just over 12 weeks old. She is now 3, almost 4 and we…read morecould not be happier with the program. The teachers and staff are truly amazing. Monica, the owner, is onsite and very involved in the day to day operations of the school. Even after Covid, the Goddard School has continued to find innovative ways to keep things fun and educational for the littles. The summer camp program is such a blast too! I can honestly not say enough great things about this school.