We are proud parents of two children who have been attending DuPage Montessori for the past 6…read moreyears. This has been an incredible experience for our kids. They love the learning, nurturing and caring environment at the school. We truly believe in montessori methodology as the kids learn and master the concepts using concrete techniques. We're happy that DuPage Montessori has exceeded our expectations. The Teachers at Dupage montessori are extremely dedicated, passionate and love sharing their knowledge with the students. They go above and beyond to make the child feel comfortable, teach relevant material, demonstrate science experiments, nature walks with kids and countless productive/fun projects. While the children may be advancing academically, they are also taught to develop as a person and become leaders, be respectful, compassionate, develop good character, friendly through various community building exercises. A lot of success is also credited to Thought leadership, Management and friendly staff who encourages a freedom and responsibility culture where everyone(Teachers, Students) thrive. This school deserves a high-five!!

My girls have been attending this Montessori school, and it has been a truly wonderful experience…read more Ms. Joanne, along with all of the amazing teachers we've had--Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Prabha, Ms. Mary, Ms. Aruna, Ms. Tania, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Debbie--and the entire staff are incredibly compassionate and supportive, genuinely invested in each child's independence and personal growth. We especially appreciate the cultural activities, in-depth exploration of diverse topics, and the frequent field trips that make learning engaging and meaningful. These experiences spark curiosity, build awareness, and deepen understanding. The teachers are clearly dedicated and intentional, creating a warm, supportive space where children truly thrive. Highly recommend!

Hobson School has been fantastic for my children's early development. The play-based learning…read moreapproach is great, and I've seen tremendous growth in my child's social and emotional skills. The teachers are incredibly patient and understanding, and they create a nurturing environment where children can explore and learn at their own pace. I also love the focus on outdoor play with Goodrich Woods open for hikes and exploration!

Hobson is an incredibly special place -- even my big kids (3rd grade and 1st grade) love coming…read moreback to their old preschool stomping ground. Winter camp has been such a fun time for them to get outside after school and unwind. They said it was even better than ninja class - which is extremely high praise! We can't wait to do winter camp again next year.

Our family loves this school!!!!My son has found a community where he loves going to school!!! I am…read moreso happy and proud of my child's progress! Ms. Trang, his elementary teacher is truly gifted she adapts to each individual child needs. Everyone in this school is very genuine and passionate it creates a safe and nurturing environment that children are able to thrive in. My only wish is that they expand and add an upper elementary/middle school. One more thing, the head of school, Ms. Aliza and Assistant head of school, Ms.Rita are amazing!!!! Thank you GuidePost Montessori!!!! :-)

We love their new Elementary School! Our daughter is flourishing and actually loves math! Ms…read more Belinda is so incredibly patient and dedicated to the needs of each of her students. We get weekly update emails from Ms. Belinda, photos and occasionally videos of our daughter doing her work, a folder of her work for her to show off to us every Friday, and absolutely no homework. The school also has early drop off and late pickup which is perfect with our work schedules. I wish I could have gone to this school as a kid and I am so grateful that it is here for my daughter.

We had our son Max at Primrose from the time he was 12 weeks until just under a year when we moved…read moreand had to switch to a new daycare. I can't say enough about how great the admin staff and the teachers were with him. Every day he was always smiles, having fun outside and learning with others, and having a robust meal schedule that was always rotating. There was always someone up front to make sure you were allowed in and you're always greeted when coming in and exiting the building. We always felt very secure leaving our son in their care and being able to see the care the teachers also have for the children was very reassuring. We're currently going onto our 2nd daycare after leaving Primrose just trying to get into the same ballpark the care and environment that Primrose provided. I HIGHLY recommend them.

We started our son going to Primrose about a year ago when they just opened. We found there a…read morereally warm and friendly environment for him. What better indicator do you have than a two year old being happy getting there every morning? Once thing I think is really worth mentioning besides the great staff is the flexibility to all our (sometimes unusual) requests to our son's attendance time frame!

When I was looking for someone to entrust the most precious part of my life, I did a lot of…read moreresearch on in home and these school like day cares. Chesterbrook was by far the best of what we saw. I will admit that they are a bit pricy, but my husband and I decided that we had to find a way to make it work. The school follows a curriculum that both enriches their minds and embraces their time as children. They strive to serve healthy food. The teachers are supportive and show that they care on a regular basis. When we moved, we switched to the Sugar Grove campus and we're just as happy. We chose to keep our daughter at Chesterbrook for kindergarten and I am glad we did. She had full day kindergarten without having the same classes twice. They bus kindergarteners to the Naperville school for specials once a week, which my daughter loved. Classes were focused and small. She even did a science fair project. Of course no school is perfect, but it would be silly to expect it from anyone, however, this school makes every effort to go above and beyond expectations at every turn. My kids still go back for some of their awesome summer camp days.

Our daughter goes here 3x per week for the summer program. It seems like good value but we didn't…read morereally shop around - we pay around $350 per week. Teachers all know our girl even though she doesn't come every day and ms Jocelyn and ms Izzy are great! I love the daily updates.

Love this school! Friendly, adorable, and offers really great programs with out any…read morepretentiousness. They even offer Yoga enrichment classes, which sounds really pretentious as I type it, but believe this....3 year olds attempting yoga is ADORABLES. I really love the staff as well - I feel completely spoiled by all the good people working at WSCA. They also started offering extended day options for houses with two working parents...because it's a little known fact that not all Naperville mothers stay at home playing Bunco in their lululemon outfits all day. Some of us suckers have to work! I think there are like 12-15 of us, so.....we'd like a little recognition. :(

We LOVE WSCA. All three of my daughters have gone there - my third is currently enrolled. The…read moreeducation is what you'd expect for three year olds (identifying and writing letters, counting, patterning, painting, etc.) but what I love most is that it really helps your child develop a love of school because while it is very academic, it is also very nurturing. In addition to classroom time, the kids alternate between music and motor movement so it really prepares your child for an elementary school day where they leave the classroom for specials. We are on our sixth teacher there and they are all great but Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Gorkis and Mrs. Miller are THE BEST!!!!!! One of my favorite things about the school and the teachers is that they are very flexible and don't just care about your child that is your student - they care about your other kids and your whole family. Mrs. Gorkis only taught one of my daughters (wah) but she knew all of their names and would always address them by name and remember things that they had said and were interested in. We have one more year there after this year and I am going to be really, really sad when my youngest is in kindergarten and we won't attend this lovely school anymore. BEST. SCHOOL. EVER!!!!!!

My son attended Happy Times from fall of 2023 to spring of 2024. As an early childhood…read moreprofessional, I did great research into the quality of care and reputation of the schools in our neighborhood. Happy Times seemed like a place that followed modern educational philosophies, valued parental involvement and professional development for their teachers. About halfway through the year, I was alerted to some "alarming" behavior my son displayed-pretending to sword fight. I talked to my son immediately about why this behavior was not okay and would not be tolerated. However, my husband and I continued to be pressed to answer for his "alarming" sword-swinging behavior. The director described his behavior as "violent," "slitting throats" and "criminal." To hear my son's behavior defined as a "criminal" who was "slitting throats" sounded like a particular kind of dog-whistle that did not sit nicely. To be spoken to this way by my peers in the early education community was shocking. To be spoken to this way as a family in the community was heartbreaking. We have repeatedly asked in the past for our son's occupational therapist to be brought into the school and have repeatedly been either ignored or dismissed. We asked again if our OT could come into the classroom and observe for any particular sensory inputs that would have led to a meltdown. They cited a concern for children's and teacher's privacy, and also needing to accommodate two children with severe stranger anxiety. Because of these things, they could not allow outside individuals to enter the school. However, when asked why it is that they routinely allow librarians, firefighters, and other parents into the building, we were told that they have many children to take care of and couldn't just focus on our son. We asked our OT to join the conversation via email and were told, in writing, that they were denying access to in-school therapeutic services for our kid. It became increasingly clear during this conversation and the subsequent back and forth emails, that this was not about the caliber of my son's behavior. To my husband and I, it felt like a pointed condemnation of our parenting, a grab for power and respect, and a flagrant disregard for best practices in early education. I was appalled at this whole situation, and questioned my own judgment in choosing this school. As a POC raising another POC, I was sad for what my son had to learn so early in his life-that people will look at him differently and his behavior will be judged against years of institutional bias. I'm not writing this review to tar the pristine reputation of a long-standing school. I'm writing to inform parents who are making the fraught decision of judging who will be included in the care and raising of their children, and the internal moralities they hold. Families who are teaching their children to be kind and empathetic, families of color, families of neurodiverse children, diasporic parents looking for a sense of community and belonging, I hope you consider my review and what it might mean for your children.

We love Happy Times! For two years now my daughters have been at Happy Times and it's been a great…read morefit for our family. Ms Sandra and the rest of the teachers are all fabulous and my daughters think so too! The school is always organized and clean. My girls grow so much every year and the teachers take such good care of the kids. We are so lucky to be enrolled at Happy Times!

I have been sending my two children to Little Shepherd for about a year. The center is run by Ms…read more Kristi who is incredibly responsive, helpful, and present. Infant room - Ms. Diana has been with the school over 20 years and is the most kind, compassionate teacher you could ever wish for. Our son was very attached to us, but he was always excited for drop off with Ms. Diana and the fun day of art, play, books, and buggy rides ahead. Toddler- our older son is in Ms. Bianca's toddler room. Ms. Bianca is so positive, bubbly, and friendly. The kids love her and she bring so much fun and patience to every day. The school emphasizes outdoor time and they have so many outdoor play spaces. When it is cold or rainy, they have an amazing lunch room that turns into a play area to give the kids a change of scenery. They also provide snacks and lunch! We're so happy with our choice and impressed with how much our kids are learning!

I have been a 4s preschool teacher here for 3 years. This school is a wonderful place for your…read morechild to be a child. Our curriculum has a daily nature lesson, from the Nature Director. At Little Shepherd we teach writing their name and the ABC's with the program "Handwriting without Tears." Our daily schedule also includes curriculum from Jolly Phonics and Michael Haggerty. Classrooms are organized making it easy for children to learn to clean up and put away toys easily. It is proven children need more Nature in their day. Our program teaches children to love being outside and care about nature. It is amazing how much the children learn about birds, bugs, and animals. Our three School Rules that we foster are to be safe, be kind, and be neat. The Director, Kristi, has been here 15 years . She treats her students/parents and staff like family. Therefore, she has several staff members that have worked at this school for 10+ years. I highly recommend any family looking for a preschool for your child to give it a try. This location starts takes a limited number of babies at 6 weeks of age.

We've had a wonderful experience at Childtime in Naperville! My kid will be starting Pre-K this…read morefall, and we've been so happy with how much he's grown since attending. Ms. Lori is fantastic and does a great job leading the school. She's friendly, caring, and always makes parents feel welcome. The teachers are wonderful too; they're patient, engaging, and genuinely care about the kids. We really appreciate the daily updates and photos, which make it easy to see what our son is learning and doing each day. The classrooms are clean, the staff is professional, and the environment feels safe and welcoming. My kid has become more confident, independent, and social, and he comes home excited to tell us about his day. Seeing him happy to go to school every morning gives us a lot of peace of mind.

If you're looking for a daycare that truly treats your child like family, I cannot recommend…read moreChildtime Naperville enough. From the very beginning, the teachers and staff have been incredibly attentive, caring, observant, and genuinely invested in Kamden's growth and development. Their attentiveness and keen observation gave us great peace of mind and played an important role in ensuring Kamden received timely medical attention. We will always be deeply grateful for the compassion, support, and dedication they have shown our family. Throughout everything we've experienced, Childtime has continued to support us with kindness, understanding, and encouragement. Kamden absolutely loves coming to school each day, and it's clear how much he enjoys his teachers and friends. The trust we have in the staff is invaluable, and we know Kamden is in loving, capable hands every day. We are truly appreciative of everything Childtime has done for our family. If you're considering enrolling your child, do it!! you will not regret it. Childtime Naperville has been an incredible blessing to our family, and we are forever grateful

So I've been waiting awhile to write this review. My last son just finished Preschool and summer…read morecamp and is now off to Kindergarten at public school in Naperville. I can't say enough good things about Kensington. Both of our boys went to Kensington from an early age. In fact, our oldest son went to Kensington in La Grange for a few years. Overall he had a great experience in La Grange, but this location was hands down better. Better administrator, teachers, and facility. Both boys flourished while at Kensington. But here is the proof positive that they do well for your kids. Our older son is now eight and in the 3rd grade. He's doing really well - LOVES to read, placed in advanced math, and overall, just enjoys school and learning. I believe Kensington teachers had a lot to do with that outcome. I do have to agree with other Yelpers that the corporate management is not great having had a few run-ins with them over billing. It's also costly. As much as it stinks to pay lots of money for child care, it's worth it. It was money well spent and I'd do it over again in a New York minute.

Friendly staff. The children are well cared for. It's clean. Knowledgeable staff definitely…read morerecommend this place.