Yes! This daycare has great pickup and drop off hours! Just like any other establishment in the…read moreChicagoland area. Please don't be fooled by the 5 star reviews, Terry is "friends" with Pedro who is an owner, this establishment is a money hungry, unprofessional circus. My daughter went there for years and had no issues, my son who needed assistance developmentally was bullied and "expelled." I was called often to pick up my child because they didn't have enough teachers. I was actually told by the director I had to pick him up because they didn't want to over work the teachers. A teacher sent me home a bag of sh*t because she was too lazy to clean up after an accident my son had. The great couple "owners" were no where to be found. Check the student teacher ratio when your child is dropped off and ask to see credentials. Ask to meet the owners. They also have a dog named Bruno they keep on premises (owner's dog) yet they didn't have enough teachers to care for the kids. But don't worry you'll never see the owners because they hide themselves behind their office doors with their Christian religious fascade. For a few more dollars you can have quality care that follow the rules of the state. Within a week my son was switched over to a place that makes them wash their hands before school (didn't know that was state regulation since kidslife never followed this even when my daughter attended), teaches them a curriculum, and has a stable foundation of teachers. If you don't believe me, ask about the turn over rate with teachers, ask about the dog, hand washing, and the fact that there is no homework/structure for the kids. If you are looking for a babysitting service this is your place...but if you are seeking quality care with true professionals please don't take the advice of Pedro and his yelp friends with their phony reviews and take a moment to find a facility that safely and confidently addresses all of your child's needs. For 650 a month find REAL care! My son was kicked out once I reported the center to dcfs coincidently when my son mentioned that he saw a mouse there, that is after HE told me about Bruno the dog. Steer clear of this circus and save yourself a headache. P.S. Jacky (the hidden reviews) is the school director. Pedro is the owner (review has since been moved to not recommended reviews on bottom of page). So not only do they suck! They bully their staff into giving themselves 5 star reviews. Why don't you focus on delivering 5 star service versus faking it! P.S.S. I am considering removing my review as the owner Pedro has edited his comment three times and I'm tired of getting email notifications about it. Guilty conscience much? I am also considering raising the rating bc I am impressed with how much he is trying to make my opinion irrelevant by glorifying his business online. Since this updated review, he's updated his comments 4 times on my review which I would consider the most interaction from the owner I've ever had since apparently meeting in person was not an option.

This place is by far the best daycare I've ever been associated with. I have two boys, 7 and 3yrs…read moreold. After placing my oldest in 4 different daycares, KidsLife was my miracle, literally an answer to my prayers. I love them and am grateful for them. Id recommend them to anyone! Very professional with great policy and procedures in place while still having a cozy family oriented feels.

my son has been to at least 2 other preschools since he was 3 (now 4.5), however this school/agency…read morehas provided the most reasonable accommodations for my family. the staff is beyond incredible- shoutout RM 4!! to the teachers, front end staff, directors & family volunteer's, they all go above and beyond to make your child feel special & welcome. they are quick to respond, give notifications, and involve family in the development of the child. another great addition is the fact that you do not have to pay an arm and leg in order to provide your child with a reasonable education. tuition is based on income & is year around (with some times off, but given reasonable notice) which I find incredibly helpful as a single full time working parent. All in all, my son enjoys going to school daily, looks forward to learning more & I couldn't be more pleased with the staff and quality of education my son is provide. Thank you, two rivers head start agency Aurora. I am entirely grateful

Unprofessional, does not follow protocol. Save yourself the stress and put your child into a…read moredifferent childcare center. Would give it no stars if that were an option.

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 kids have been going here for a while and the changes in them have been tremendous! They have…read morelearned so much and always are so happy to be here. The staff is amazing and they always interact with the kids. They kids get a lot of socializing and summer field trips. Hands down the best daycare in Plainfield!! Highly recommend!

My daughter loves going to the "yellow house", as she lovingly refers to it. We are part time, per…read moreher preschool schedule. Lisa, the owner, and her assistants are always a pleasure to talk with. The kids and parents we have interacted with seem very content.

I brought my 12-month-old son to Small Beginnings Daycare to see if he would take to the owner, Ms…read more Griffin, and the atmosphere. I even contacted three references furnished by Ms. Griffin. Contacts used the same buzz phrases (i.e. "parents at Small Beginnings are like-minded", "kids receive nutritional meals", "children never wanted to leave"), which made me wonder, but we moved on nonetheless. Awful experience! My son did not receive treatment like it was "mom and dad". I don't mind paying some of the highest rates in Chicago for day care (even home day care), but this facility is not worth 50% of the price. I would not leave my baby/toddler here. The assistants are very nice women, but the owner is another story and I do not recommend hiring her. Ms. Griffin prides herself on administering a high caliber service for parents "who want the best for their kids", but she did not follow simple instructions on caring for our child; complained about diaper changes; and was very combative when addressed with concerns and requests for better service. I had verbalized and written notes regarding our son having meals solely from home. A couple of times I picked him up in the evening and the owner approached me with our meals in-hand announcing, "He ate my food today." However, the deal breaker was when our son repeatedly came home from Small Beginnings with diaper rashes (that would clear up on the weekends with our due diligence, but reappear once returning to Griffin's home). I verbalized, wrote, and texted instructions on the usage of diaper ointment and frequent diaper changes for our son - for a total of four times - before I directly approached Ms. Griffin with the problem. Ms. Griffin rebutted and debated on how the medicine in A&D diaper ointment was harmful to my son; his diet was an issue, etc. Ms. Griffin even bellowed, "Don't you come into MY house making accusations! This is a place of BUSINESS!" I had to remind Ms. Griffin that we were paying for her business and that her business was taking care of our son. Concerns were about our son; therefore, we had a right to "come into her house" and address inadequacies. After taking our son to his pediatrician, the doctor removed almond milk from his diet (which Ms. Griffin suggested we use instead of whole milk), and mentioned that the rash likely resulted from long exposure to wet diapers. After I explained the pediatrician's diagnosis (who has been in practice for over 30 years with Loyola) to Ms. Griffin, she insisted that our doctor was incorrect and that our son was abnormal. Once more, my son NEVER developed diaper rashes at home with his family. The rashes that grew while in Griffin's care would be eradicated after a weekend at home. When I pointed out the oddity of our results versus Ms. Griffin's results, she responded, "Maybe not so strange ... Maybe all the rubbing and so much medicated A&D." We never instructed this woman to "rub" our child's skin. I could just picture her facetiously scrubbing my son's bottom until she hurt him. I did explain to Ms. Griffin that she needed to apply ointment liberally. Additionally, how does our solution at home instigate the problem at her home? After sharing our situation with a lovely Caribbean woman who provides care for the son of a Fortune 500 Company CEO, in her beautiful Jamaican accent she belted, "What!? You're supposed to grease their bottoms!" I visited reputable day care centers and they listed A&D (among other ointments) for infants and preventative care supplies within their contracts! One of the directors even questioned, "Has she ever thought that your son may simply have sensitive skin and there's nothing else to it?" We finally decided to terminate services with Ms. Griffin after our son came home with a rash that was so horrific that the color of his skin was purple! Other cautions and highlights: I mentioned to Ms. Griffin that for her expensive weekly rate (which rivals some of the top day care centers in Chicagoland with waiting lists), we expected excellence. Ms. Griffin sneered to my comment, "$xxx a week ain't a drop in the bucket to pay my water bill." On one occasion I left Ms. Griffin's house on my way to work, but was prompted to stop for milk and return - only to arrive outside of Ms. Griffin's door and hear her slandering me and my son to another parent. This is the kind of unprofessional and immature behavior (and hypocritical of the Christian philosophy that Ms. Griffin claims to practice) to expect. Do not be fooled by the neighborhood or duped into thinking you're leaving your child with Mrs. Huxtable. The Small Beginnings owner is straight up Mz. Jenkins' style! PS - There is a review below that is not recommended: it's from the owner!

Great overall childcare center with an amazing crew and high quality. Illinois Institute for…read moreChildren was qualified staff who are consistently working on how to best educate the young children within the community. Clean, homey atmosphere with phenomenal customer service.

I can't say enough how much we've seen Aidan grown over the years as a student here. He started…read moreout in the infant room and has continued to move along to the next classrooms as he gets older/reaches new milestones. All of his teachers both past and present take great care of him and communicate to us on a daily basis about the goods/bads/advancements/issues with him. Linda (Educational Director) and Paul (Owner) are very approachable and take an honest interest in all of the student's development and success. As an only child, he enhances his socialization skills and this is important for us to see. We are anxious to see what this year brings!

When we were in the hunt for day care for our son a few years ago, my wife and I got extremely…read morefavorable reviews from two different families for this Goddard School; both of whom couldn't praise it enough. Add us to that list. There really was no comparison with other options in the area after meeting with Paul (owner) and Linda (previous director) and a few of the teachers. No fluffy pretense, just straightforward and positive attitudes across the board. Effective leadership + excellent teachers = outstanding program. Despite all this, we were nervous our first few weeks as we were leaving our nearly 2-year-old son with strangers for the first time. We called on the first day and Paul (owner) answered the phone and put us at ease. He offered to walk down and take a look for us, and said that our son was playing - laughing, even. He said to call whenever we were concerned. We did, and each time our boy was either having fun or napping. (Incredible!) Once, getting the feeling that maybe Paul was exaggerating a little to make us feel better, I came early to pick up our boy. It was no exaggeration - he was having a ball. It's lasted three years - he was excited to see his friends and teachers when I dropped him off just this morning. Bottom line - we strongly recommend The Goddard School in North Aurora and have nothing but praise for them.

I've never had an issue here. My daughter is always well cared for and enjoys coming here everyday…read more She's been here since she was 6 weeks old and is now 18 months. On most days, she cries when she leaves!! All the kids love her and so does the staff. Knowing that my child is safe and likes being at her daycare give me so much peace of mind.

I sent my children here, I am typically nervous sending my children somewhere that I am unfamiliar…read morewith. However, the friendly staff truly makes this place feel like a safe second home. The place always seems clean and organized, I cannot recommend this place more.

The staff are friendly, kind hearted, and love being around children. An amazing and clean…read moreenvironment.