This is a wonderful facility! My son has been attending for 2 years and has learned so much! The…read morefaculty are friendly and so great with the kids! 5 stars!

I cannot say enough great things about this place. Despite Jessica B. thinking that she is psychic…read moreand KNOWS that the other reviews are fake, I can assure you that I do NOT work at Kindercare, nor was I asked to leave a review. My son attended there for two months at the end of 2020 in the toddler room. The teachers and directors are absolutely amazing. They have an app to get constant updates and photos/videos and they all have been very accommodating to certain needs I had in order to support the work being done with my son's speech therapist and nutritionist. They also take Covid-19 very seriously. They don't allow anyone but the children inside the building(pickup/drop off is done on the porch), teachers and students over two always wears masks(and parents have to wear masks at pickup/drop off), they take the temp of the children and parents at drop off, and every day when I would pick up my son I could see teachers/aids through the window in the door cleaning/sanitizing toys. Also, the few times they did have a potential threat they closed the school for a week, longer in the rooms where the threat occurred, and had professional sanitizing done in the entire facility. Yes, it was a pain to go without childcare for a week or two but we didn't have to pay for that time and I personally think it is worth it for the safety of my family. However, in December my son was suddenly diagnosed with a cancerous tumor. In fact, it was the detailed reports from Kindercare about my son's urine output and behavior change that helped us determine something was wrong and led to the discovery that he has a tumor in his bladder. Being non-verbal at almost two we may not have discovered it as soon without their thorough attentiveness and feedback. Needless to say this was a very emotional and stressful time for our family and the angel of a director started a meal train, as well as working with the staff and families to put together a giant gift basket of toys and snacks for my son. The outpouring of support from the staff and the other families(who didn't even know us) has been absolutely overwhelming, in the best way possible. Just writing this brings tears to my eyes. We had only been with them for a few months, but we were already a part of the family. They held our spot, at no charge, and now that we have a grasp on handling his cancer treatments, we will be returning later this month. They are letting him return to the toddler room, even though he has since turned 2, because it's familiar and he's a bit out of sorts right now from everything he's going through. They will wait to move him to the 2 year old room until he gets comfortable being back. In the short time my son was there last year his language and social development increased DRAMATICALLY. He's still non-verbal, but before we had to take a leave of absence he was so close to talking I could taste it!!!! I can't wait to get him back there as soon as possible. To say they are amazing is an understatement!

Kelly (the center Director) and her team of teachers are amazing with my daughter. I feel fully…read moreconfident in my daughter's safety and the education she is receiving at SA Kindercare. Anytime I know someone looking for a Reputable daycare I ALWAYS recommend SA Kindercare. Some other items to note: -communication between teachers and parents as well as kept and the parents is fantastic at each age and no Matter who the teacher is. I can message on the app or call and get an answer to a question very quickly. -my daughter has never had diaper rash and is changed timely. -the teachers are thoughtful and plan activities and lessons for the kids daily; a lot of heart goes into what they do with the kids. -my daughter is already learning potty training practices at two years old because of the time and patience the teachers take with her.

We went to KinderCare when our nanny had her baby earlier than planned. The staff was welcoming,…read morewell organized and experienced with kids. I was worried about the transition from in-home care to a daycare setting, but my boys quickly fell in love with their teachers, their playmates and the structure of their day. My youngest son is special needs, and I was particularly concerned about how he would adapt. Kelly and her staff were happy to put him in a group that better matched his physical and social abilities. His room leads worked with him regularly on the exercises and activities recommended by his many, many therapists to help him make progress, which was over and above what I expected. I also appreciated the "extra" fun events (like pajama day) and curriculum-focused schedule. I feel like my younger kids learned new things every day, coming home singing songs and sharing artwork, activities and new information. We would definitely return! Shout out to Ms Kelly, the Director, and her staff for creating such a loving, inclusive environment.

My infant son and 2-year-old daughter attended Knowledge Beginnings for 3.5 months this year, and…read moreit was not a good experience. The biggest issue was teacher/student ratios: I routinely dropped off my children into classrooms that had too many kids and too few teachers. In the most extreme instances, my daughter's classroom had 13 2-year-olds and one teacher. One day in the infant room, there was a single teacher watching 8 babies alone across two adjoining rooms. I raised the understaffed classrooms to the center's managers, including the area director, Sarah; they addressed it for one day before both classrooms were understaffed again, in flagrant violation of state licensing standards. A few other things: There was high teacher turnover; both of my daughter's teachers left in the few months we were there and both cited "mental health" in their decision to leave. In my son's room, one teacher disappeared, and two others were let go. Our last week, I witnessed a screaming match between two teachers in a classroom full of 3 year olds looking on. Clearly, this isn't a positive work environment. There were also facility issues, like a light fixture dangling loose from the ceiling where the kids play. (I was told the handyman only comes once a month and it wouldn't be fixed until then.) In the infant room, multiple times I came to pick up my then-4-month-old to find him lying on his back feeding himself his own bottle, with no teacher nearby, spilling milk all over his face. I never felt comfortable leaving my kids at Knowledge Beginnings and literally counted down the days until we could get off the waitlist at another daycare. When things got really bad, I ended up pulling them out and relying on family support to bridge the gap. Bottom line: This isn't a safe or positive environment for kids (or teachers), and nothing that I saw suggested that it was a temporary fluke--this is how they operate. I'm so relieved that my children are out of there and I hope this review helps someone else avoid making the mistake that I did in sending them to Knowledge Beginnings.

This daycare is horrible, they are understaffed and very unorganized. Staff is not as welcoming as…read morethey could be, most look like they have had a bad morning. The director cares more about enrolling children but lack the needed staff to care for them. The toys and equipment is falling apart. Teachers are walking out of the classroom, leaving their co teachers alone and the children in danger. I highly recommend you unenroll your children as soon as possible.

I love this place! My daughter went here for 4 years, and I was very happy to see that everyone was…read morestill there years later when we had our 2nd baby! We have been there since our 19 month old was 6 months. She absolutely adores the staff, and literally leaves me smiling every morning at drop off.

We are going on our 10th year with KLS! All three of my kids have gone to KLS and started in the…read moreinfant room. Ms. Alex and the teachers are amazing and treat the kids as if they are their own. The kids spend lots of time outside, learning, singing and dancing, and socializing with kids in every classroom. The app that they have is really helpful too! we constantly get pictures, videos and are able to know in real time what the kids are up to during the day. Not only have our kids made lifelong friends but we have been able to meet other parents and build a community here. we cannot recommend KLS enough!

Our family spent nearly 7 years at Little Learners. Ms.Debbie and her staff became like a second…read morefamily; always showing love and care to our kids. We knew our children were safe, nurtured, and happy. In addition to the warm environment, our children had an excellent education. They brought home so many projects, shared (probably millions) of facts with us ranging from habitats to continents to insects to musicians, and they were taught to read. They learned social emotional skills like problem solving and being kind. We would recommend Little Learners 100 times over. It was the best decision to send our children there.

We currently have two boys at Little Leaners and cannot say enough about the quality of the staff…read more education and the care that they provide. The teachers are simply incredible and are more like an extension of the family. To-date we've experienced the infant room through the two's room - and our son talks about every teacher by name on a daily basis. Additionally, when they re-opened after COVID they did so with the highest of precautions for both the staff and the children. We wouldn't send our kids anywhere else and we'd absolutely recommend Little Learners to anyone looking for quality childcare.

BGMS is a wonderful school with amazing staff with decade long experience. We had a very satisfying…read moreexperience with the preschool classroom. The admin staff are very friendly and helpful to answer your questions at anytime. They truly practice Montessori principles and our kid learnt a ton of good habits and independence in a very short period of time. Highly recommended to parents looking for a Montessori preschool in NW suburbs of IL.

We were fortunate enough to find BGMS and sent our two daughters there for 3 years. It was a great…read moreplace for our daughters and we would have never left except we moved to a different suburb. Our teachers were excellent and they have fun family outings like the Valentines Day dance. We miss BGMS but we will always be part of the family and recommend them for any parents looking for daycare options in the area.

This is definitely the best daycare in the area! I feel really lucky to have my child attending the…read morecenter. The staff has always treated my child well. She tells me every day how much she likes being there and how much she likes her classmates. We go over what she learned or got to do. I'm so impressed with their curriculum and the events they plan for the kids. Anytime I've had a question, the owner has been able to help me. Everyone treats my family so nice. I couldn't be happier with Magic Island. Thank you so much!

I LOVE this day care!!!!! My daughter fell in love with all…read moreof the stuff and kids sense day one. It's being a great experience for us. She has a lot of attention and being taking care of. I will recommend to any of my friends that magic Island day care it's being nothing but a great place for little one to be!!!!! Giving all five stars

A Wonderful Experience…read more My daughter attended this daycare for 3.5 years, from 6 months old until nearly 4 years old, and we had such a wonderful experience. Every classroom we went through had caring, knowledgeable teachers who truly understood what they were doing. They were attentive to my daughter's individual needs, receptive to my requests, and consistently provided age-appropriate activities that kept the children engaged and happy. The upper administration is professional, responsive, and clearly takes great pride in the school. I especially appreciated that they have their own children attend the center as well--it speaks volumes about the trust they have in their own program. Any concern I ever brought to leadership was addressed quickly and promptly. Most importantly, my daughter absolutely loved going here. We only left because she is now enrolled in private school, otherwise we would have happily continued. I am a very picky parent and have high standards when it comes to my child's care, and this daycare consistently met them. I am incredibly grateful for the care and support they provided my daughter over the past 3.5 years. I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, professional, and well-run center!

Today, my family and I had a very upsetting experience at a daycare center where we hoped to enroll…read moreour three-year-old child. The first time I visited the daycare alone, I noticed what appeared to be reluctance and a lack of warmth from the two ladies working in the administration office. However, I chose not to make assumptions and continued with the enrollment process. I was informed that I needed to bring my child in for an observation. When my wife, my child, and I arrived for the observation, I noticed that there were no Black children in attendance. Again, I did not think much of it and remained positive about the opportunity for my child. After the observation, my wife and I were informed that our child would not be accepted into the program. The explanation given was that she would not fit in because she was coming from a smaller social environment and might have difficulty adjusting to a larger classroom setting. While I understand that schools must assess whether they can meet a child's needs, the way this decision was communicated left us feeling uncomfortable and singled out. I asked directly whether the decision had anything to do with my child's race. Heather, the manager, quickly responded that it did not. However, her response did little to address my concerns, and I felt that my question was dismissed rather than genuinely considered. The entire interaction left my family feeling unwelcome and discriminated against. As parents, we want our child to be evaluated fairly based on her abilities and potential, not on assumptions or biases. Every child deserves an inclusive and welcoming environment where they are given the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. This experience was deeply hurtful and disappointing for our family, and it has left us questioning whether diversity, equity, and inclusion are truly valued at this daycare center.