The centre of Elgin preschool program is ridiculous. Don't ever try leaving messages for teachers…read moreor preschool director. You will NOT get a call back. I understand there are due dates for tuition, however after trying several times to get a hold of someone to let them know it'll be late and no response it's frustrating. My child goes to school and her teacher will keep the lights off because she has a migraine. So now my kid is on the dark playing and learning. Then the director tells me well it seems like your kids been coming here for free. Um no, a late payment is still a payment. Baffling. I highly recommend your child go elsewhere. They don't even take the time to see if the students are learning what they are supposedly teaching. Spend your money and time somewhere else. I wish I didn't have to give a star at all.

This place has a great staff and a great feel to it.The place is clean and bright and the staff is…read morealways on point.I have taken my kids to more classes than I can remember here and I was totally against the building of this facility ,choosing the neighbourhood parks development in stead..I spent twice as much on my first childs preschool at a private school and was impressed with my second childs time at the Centres preschool .The teachers were great and the building is kept so clean and bright that it still feels new.There is a parking garage right across the street and the great public library across the street.I will say the judges parking spots acroos the street is annoying as they shouldnt get special treatment like royalty as they can look for parking like the rest of us \

Choosing a provider is a hard task. We want to trust someone to provide the level of care we…read moreprovide at home. With all of the stories we see on the Internet, our guards instantly go up to protect our little ones. From the moment we attended the open house, we knew this was the right place for our son. The teachers took time to engage with us while giving a tour of the facility. With the pandemic, we were still hesitant on a start date. After sharing my concerns, the Director assured us of the safety protocols in place and let me know when I was ready, they would be ready! Fast forward to now. Our son has been attending since October 2020 and his development has been a pleasure to watch. There's a few interactions that have stood out for me. First, there was a day when my son was fussy and didn't want to enter the classroom. After some coaxing, he proceeded over the threshold with his teacher. I was entering my car and noticed he was still crying. Within seconds, his teacher picked him up and gave him cuddles to soothe him and stop crying. At a previous center, they would let me cry it out. This warmed my heart. The second good observation was just a week ago. I was approached by his teacher encouraging me to move him to full-time care because she noticed signs of regression. We, yes WE, discussed next steps and how we could make this an easy transition for him. Part of the challenge is he's not fully potty trained, but they work with him daily to get him there. If you're looking for a place to send your little one, look no further. Your child will be cared for and prepared for kindergarten. You will be treated like family here. Oh...and one other thing...the weekly newsletters are adorbs! You get to see the littles playing together and read about what they're working on for the week. It's a great way to provide reinforcement at home. Something else...I love the app! You get notifications with your child's activity and pics. Look no further! TLE-Elgin is the place!

From the owner: The Learning Experience is a leading daycare in Elgin providing infant care, toddler daycare,…read morepreschool, and pre-k programs for children ages six weeks to six years. Families searching for dependable child care in Elgin trust our safe, nurturing classrooms and engaging early childhood education programs. Our proprietary curriculum supports kindergarten readiness through hands on learning, STEM activities, music, fitness, and social emotional development. From infant daycare and toddler programs to private preschool and after school care in Elgin, our experienced teachers deliver structured learning, enrichment programs, and reliable child care near Elgin for working families.

This was a really good private school when I went there, soooo from 2000-2013. I cannot defend…read moreanything you say about it now, but while I was there, I received consistent mentoring from the teachers in my faith and my beliefs. I had the opportunity to play any sport I wanted that they had. I was pushed to learn classical music from Mr. Price, which is what I am now Majoring in University. I was a part of the first volleyball team win in school history, the creation of Science Olympiad and Jazz Band, and of course got to experience being on a State Championship Baseball team. The facilities have gotten better over the years, from a new building, to smart boards, to sound systems, etc. The arts programs are phenomenal with the choir, band, and theatre. I'd the price didn't easily double since going there, this would be a for sure lock for where I want to send me kids.

We love Westminster! The preschool program is amazing with a focus on art, play, experimental…read morelearning, as well as math and phonics. The kindergarten experience has been wonderful as well! Small class sizes (and preschool and kindergarten classes also have aids) provide unparalleled individual attention. Teachers are loving and full of grace yet committed to helping students be successful in school and develop godly character.

We struggled with childcare for the first 2.5 years of our daughter's life and I was grappling with…read morepotentially having to quit my job until we found Goddard. My daughter is 4.5 now and I can't imagine her being anywhere else. From the first interview, everything about Goddard has been wonderful. I remember thinking during the interview it didn't seem possible that the director, Sue, really knew each kid individually like was being shown. I just didn't think a sense of care and community like that was possible given our previous experiences, but over time, I've seen that's just the way they do things here. That level of care is the way here at Goddard. The staff are knowledgeable and kind, and they know most if not all of the students by name whether they are in their class or not. My daughter has cycled through a few classes as she's aged and every single one has been great. She absolutely thrives at Goddard and loves everything about it; it's one of her favorite places to be. She has learned so much in her time here - growing leaps and bounds both intellectually and emotionally. They do so many fun activities and she asks me every morning what fun thing is in store that day - especially in summer! School leadership puts so much thought into fun and adventure for the kids. My daughter is well known, appreciated, safe, and loved, and we couldn't ask for anything more. She comes home every single day excited to tell us about her day, and excited to go back the next. She has one year left before kindergarten, and I'm honestly already heartbroken. If Goddard still offered kindergarten here, we would sign her up in a heartbeat. If we ever have more kids, enrolling them in Goddard will be one of the easiest decisions we'll make.

We brought our 1 year old in for a tour and was told he would be a great fit. I was given the…read morepaperwork to fill out and received a call the next day that the director wanted to talk to us. Before the tour I had spoken to them and told them that my son was in speech therapy. They were aware and said this wouldn't be a problem. When we came in to go through the paperwork the director told me that my son would not do well at their school and that he would need one on one care that they couldn't give, therefore he would "slip through the cracks". After observing him for 5-10 minutes she stated that she believes he is autistic and his mannerisms were all things that a child with autism demonstrates. She went on to give me pamphlets of places for him to get tested and schools for children with autism diagnosis. I let her know that the pediatrician had never once had a concern for autism and that he just had the speech delay. I left crying and embarrassed by the way we were treated. My son now goes to a new school and is thriving. He talks all the time and again has not been diagnosed with autism. I would never recommend this school to anyone. I believe they only want certain children and families who will boost the image of the school.

Oh Primrose- where to even begin? I will start with my biggest regret- not having my children…read moreenrolled here sooner. This is a school. This is not a glorified daycare. This is absolutely an environment that fosters learning, growth, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Our oldest child went through the private Kindergarten at Primrose and the impact this singular decision will have on his future far exceeds anything we could have hoped for. He got more than a foundation at Primrose- he got a solid education and a skillset that will have a lifelong influence. Upon graduating from the Primrose private kindergarten program, he went on to public school where he is in their kindergarten (we didn't want to push him ahead to 1st grade as we wanted the transition to elementary school to be easier on him). We have learned that he is not at a kindergarten reading level- he is at a SECOND GRADE reading level! Not only that, but we have been informed that of the 10 children that graduated from Primrose last year (either from the pre-K or Kindergarten program) and then went on to attend our same public elementary school, ALL TEN children are above grade level for reading. They are advanced enough that they are having to be pulled from their regular classroom reading time to work with a teacher that can teach them phonics/reading at the level these children are already at. There are only 2 non-Primrose children in their elementary school that are also being pulled for advanced phonics/reading skills. Furthermore, we have been informed that our son is also advanced in his math skills, and he will be pulled from his regular kindergarten math coursework to focus on more challenging math curriculum that more closely meet him where his skills lie. Now I would LOVE to take credit for his achievements. I would love to tell you that mom and dad taught him all that he knows. But that would be dishonest of me. We owe all of this development to Primrose- to the curriculum that they employ, to the safe and nurturing environment that they provide, and especially to the teachers and staff that work day and night to give these children a head start in life. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience at Primrose- they go above and beyond for their students and the community in everyway possible. THANK YOU PRIMROSE!

Primrose School of South Elgin saved my sanity as a parent and has given me so much more. It all…read morestarted in the summer of 2011 roughly. My daughter was attending a child care facility and she was learning at a very fast rate. I was very impressed with the staff there, but then when she turned three, everything changed. Her learning sort of plateaued and I didn't really realize what was going on for the longest time. Then when I finally figured it out, I decided to do something about it. Thankfully, Primrose was just about to open and they gave me the tour and the sales pitch. The biggest difference about Primrose vs other child care centers is that Primrose isn't child care, it is a school. Learning is the top priority for the children, not just supervised play time. As soon as my daughter started, it was apparent how big of a difference Primrose was going to make in her life. She spent pre-k and private kindergarten at Primrose before moving onto public school for first grade. My son had spent all of his early childhood development at Primrose from 15months through pre-k before moving onto public school for kindergarten. He is doing phenomenal in school and has a real thirst for learning; something I believe he developed at Primrose. Businesses like to say that the highest form of flattery a customer can provide is referrals and even with my kids no longer enrolled at Primrose (though they will be for summer camps), I still tell everyone who asks about local child care. And yes, I always correct them that Primrose is not a daycare, rather a school. I cannot say enough good things about the staff at Primrose and the impact they have made on not only my life, but my children's lives.

Children's House is a nurturing and encouraging school. The teachers are some of the best I have…read moreever known and class room sizes are perfect for the individualized care our children need. I highly recommend setting up an appointment to view the school and talk to Donna.

Initially I wasn't sure what the best options for my children were heading into preschool, but I…read moreknew that the teacher to student ratio was a key indicator giving children the possibility of individual development and excelled learning. It was important for me to do the research all the schools and even talk to parents that had children in the school before I could make a good choice. There are a number of preschool options in this area, including public, Christian, and places like KinderCare. None of these options provided optimal class sizes, and through my investigation I came to see that the methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori were critical to the development young children. I was thrilled to find Children's House Montessori School where my children received specialized made-for-them scholastic development. While my children are both still very young, other parents with children that have gone through Children's House Montessori School explain that children leave with above average skills and the confidence to use them. Very grateful for the school, program, and exceptional teachers that love their work and their students.

I absolutely love The Learning Tree! My daughter has been in three rooms (infant, crawlers, and now…read moretoddler) there and all of the teachers are exceptional. All of the rooms are spotless, the activities are developmentally appropriate, and they show all children so much love. Shelly and Michelle go above and beyond for this facility. I would recommend The Learning Tree to anybody!

We highly recommend the Learning Tree. Our daughter is 4.5 years old and in her second year at this…read moreschool. The first year there were some teacher transitions, which caused some adjustments each time, but this year our daughter is in Ms. Mary's class and the experience has been great. Ms. Mary is very experienced and I am amazed at all my daughter is learning, from writing to days of the month, to playing well with others. I know my daughter is in good hands when I drop her off, and she has a great time at the school. I also appreciate the friendly, responsive administrative team and the flexible extended hours. My daughter is usually at school from 8 - 5:30, but they are open from 6:30-6, which helps on days I need to drop her off early or pick her up.