We have been very happy with KCC. The teachers are the best - kind, caring, hardworking,…read moreprofessional, organized, knowledgeable, communicative. I could go on and on with how much and why we love them. The center director manages everyone and everything beautifully. We fully trust the staff & director and feel like we are truly part of the KCC family.

Our daughter was in the Butterfly room with Ms. Andrea and just THRIVED at KCC. She loved going to…read moreschool so so much. We are moving out of state, otherwise we would've kept her at KCC until preK. It is such an incredible, nurturing environment and the teachers are just wonderful. Our daughter is not even 3.5 and she can basically read! We love love love KCC and couldn't recommend it enough!

The facility is huge, clean and spacious. I love that they have skylights everywhere for natural…read morelight, large hallways and connected private playgrounds. The parking lot also makes drop off and pickup easy and convenient. The teachers, owner and director are friendly, warm and welcoming and they keep me up to date on what my daughter is doing throughout the day. They're also very responsive to any questions or concerns we might've had. They helped my daughter come out of her shell and now she talks about how much fun she has at school. We highly recommend this place, especially anyone who lives in the area. Before we saw this place, we actually visited a couple other very near daycares around there and we are STILL on their waitlist after they took a deposit. We're very happy we sent our daughter to Goddard and we'd definitely recommend to all our friends and family.

I was hesitant to try out a daycare as my son had been with a nanny since he was 3 months old but…read morewhen the Goddard School opened in the same complex as my office I decided to give it a try. After meeting the owner, director, and teachers I felt more than comfortable leaving my son in their care. My son had the best time and I was able to check in on him whenever I wanted. He even learned to sign "more" his first week. Even though my son was only there for a short time due to the global pandemic, I could not recommend them more highly. We are shortly moving out of the area, otherwise I could have seen us staying for years to come!

New Einstein's Academy Ravenswood has been a wonderful fit for our children. We were nervous to…read moresend them to daycare and were selective in finding a good fit. NEA has been wonderful! Everyone is caring and attentive to the children, from the site director to the classroom teachers. The curriculum is well thought out, and you can tell the staff care about the children and their roles. Our children have made many friends and enjoy going to school. I definitely recommend NEA!

We were rookies investigating daycare for the first time. We decided on NEA based on the…read morefacilities, class size, price point, warmness of staff, and reviews online. We were honestly nervous about sending our son for the first day but NEA was amazing about preparing both our son and us for this transition in life. Since then, it has been one of the most amazing services we have ever experienced in life. Our son has thrived tremendously and we have seen so much growth in him. He loves his teachers and will frequently talk about them when he gets home. He is so excited every morning to get ready for school. Even during challenging times like sickness or death in the family, NEA has always been accommodating and supportive. We highly recommend checking out NEA.

Our 2 year old started at Kids' Work last year after we switched from another local center. Our…read moreprevious daycare was fine--our son was safe and cared for, but we felt he wasn't getting enough mental stimulation, and our interactions with staff were inconsistent. Once we started at Kids' Work, we realized what we'd been missing. The staff is incredible. Every person we've met has been friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely seems happy to be there. You can tell management supports their team because the teachers never seem stressed or burned out. It's comforting to know that positive energy trickles down to the kids too. Our son is always so excited to see his teachers and classmates. Every one of his teachers has been warm and knowledgeable--the kind of people who truly love working with children. Leidy, Dina, and Desire were wonderful in the infant room, and he absolutely adores his current toddler teachers, Sydney, Monica, and Ana. He talks about them constantly. We get consistent, clear communication from his teachers about everything that happens in the classroom. They sincerely celebrate milestones with us, and whenever we face challenges, they are quick to ask questions, troubleshoot, and share tips as appropriate. The curriculum is excellent. Music and Spanish teachers come into the classroom weekly, and every day is full of creative projects and plenty of outside time. The facilities are always clean, organized, and filled with high-quality toys. The admin team has also been incredibly helpful whenever we've had questions or concerns. For example, when we were worried about our son's transition to the toddler room, Lindsey took time to reassure us and share resources to make sure he was ready. Their advice was spot on--he thrived in the new environment immediately. Last but absolutely not least, the level of organization at Kids' Work is impressive. Everything from sick policies to daily classroom schedules is well thought out, clearly communicated, and consistent. Nothing slips through the cracks with this team--and everyone is safer, healthier, and more sane because of it. We feel lucky to have found this place. It's not the cheapest option, but if you're looking for a daycare that genuinely goes the extra mile, this is the one.

We sent our little 7 month old to Kids' Work with great trepidation, as any new parent would…read more However, we would have been a lot more nervous had Kids' Work not proactively prepared us for what to expect and do, from the very beginning. As a result, we went to Kids' Work and never looked back. The place really feels like one big family. The environment is clean and welcoming (cleaner than any other daycare we visited), every teacher and administrator knows our son's name (impressive!), we get frequent updates on the daily activities, and most important of all, our son loves it there! The bonds he created with his infant room teachers are so heartwarming to watch. The teachers go above and beyond every day to make the parents' lives easier, and those little things matter, a lot. I would recommend Kids' Work to anyone looking for a wonderful place for their child to grow and learn!

This review is definitely long overdue but we just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone at New…read moreEinsteins Academy. Our son has been going there for three years, since he was 20 months old. When we were checking out daycares, we toured many places but nothing really felt right until we visited New Einsteins and met Ms. Lupe, the director. From the moment we met her, I just knew it was the place for us. The program seemed great, the space is bright and cozy, and she answered all our questions really well. It just felt like the right fit for our family. Now, three years later, we have no regrets. Our son has thrived there - he learns so much every day, and the teachers are amazing. You can tell they really care about the kids. He's had the same teachers for a long time too, which was something we didn't see at other daycares, and it helped him build great relationships with them. They're always planning fun events all year round - field trips, bake and lemonade sales for the older kids, and in the summer, there are sprinkler days, picnics outside, and even more field trips! One of our favorite things is the annual international concert, where the kids sing and dance to songs from different cultures. Their music teacher is fantastic, and it's so cute to watch the kids perform! We honestly can't recommend New Einsteins enough!

I can not say enough great things about this daycare! The staff is caring, nurturing and attentive…read more My oldest child was here for almost 5 years and we loved every minute of it. We even chose to keep him at NEA instead of sending him to PreK, because the education they provided was so excellent. He is now one of the top academic performers in his class! The facility is spotless and tidy. They take extra care at abide to all Covid precaution recommendations. The staff is great at communicating. We have made so many great friends from the families we have met here. I have recommended this daycare to many!

Been waiting for the right words and time to express my experience. But here I go…read more... We started over the pandemic and we chose them because they had safe covid protocol, a tight nit community, and strong philosophy. We loved our first year as the teacher was experienced and communicative. Year 2 we started to get signs that school communication was lackluster and then an inexperience teacher was brought in to the toddler class. We quickly started getting calls with assumptive diagnoses and lack of details on what the issues were. We listened to the feedback about how to improve in our "Montessori parenting but also quick, diagnoses to sensory issues. We listened and found solutions to that feedback to fit in. Year 3 Tidbits that there were issues happening with non specifics or examples given one was that a 3 loved our first year as the teacher was experienced and communicative. Year 2 we started to get signs that school communication was lackluster and then an inexperienced teacher was brought in to the toddler class. We quickly started getting calls with assumptive diagnoses and lack of details on what the issues were. We listened to the feedback about how to improve in our "Montessori parenting" but also quick, diagnoses to sensory issues. We listened and found solutions to that feedback to fit in. Year 3 Tidbits that there were issues happening with non specifics or examples given (one was that a 3 year old " putting materials in water at lunch"... was disruptive) to ultimately a midday work call asking my kid to leave without anything else. Final days: given essentially 30 days to find our son a new school On our last parent teacher conference we saw different parents asked to leave the conference because of a misschedule on the schools part. Not a surprise. 1 out of 5 stars. To this school: Adapt with the times and treat us like humans

I love our little school! The teachers and administration are excellent. My daughters have attended…read moresince preschool (now in first and fourth grade, respectively) and I am grateful for the down-to-earth education they are receiving and the tight-knit community of staff and parents. Reading the bad review from Yesenia due to lack of diversity is incredibly frustrating. My children are bi-racial but very light-skinned. How can one judge the merits of a school based on the color of its students and staff? For the record, there are Indian, Asian, Hispanic and other Black families at the school including several Hispanic staff members and a teacher of Indian descent - but that does not and should not matter! What ever happened to building a nation of citizens "where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."? For the other parents who found that their children did not succeed at CM; perhaps an AMI Montessori program is not a good fit for your child. CM is one of two AMI-accredited schools with an Adolescent Program in Chicago, which means they follow the original standard of teachings developed by Maria Montessori. There is no technology in the classroom and students are expected to self-govern their time and develop personal responsibility for their work and education, which is exactly why we love the program. In regard to the comment about the "long time veteran teacher" leaving; she retired and is still involved with the school. Furthermore, I can assure you, things are not falling apart. We were fortunate to have in-person learning for all of the 2020/2021 school year with masks, temp checks and frequent hand washing and thankfully there were no Covid outbreaks. CM is a tight ship and my daughters are thriving.

Our 2.5 year old has been attending For Your Child preschool full time since February of 2011…read more Most of the time when I come to pick him up, he does not want to leave. The director and teachers are wonderful. Our son is learning new things every day. I especially like the fact that his class is mixed age, so the children learn from each other. For example, he is now interested in using the potty because some of his older friends are already trained. The teachers are always working on creating new and exciting activities for the kids. Gardening, art projects, trips to the park, singing, alphabet, talking about the weather. In addition to all that greatness, they are also fed organic family style lunches. My son's pallet has expanded beyond mac and cheese since he started attending this preschool. The place is clean and bright and kids seem to be genuinely happy to be there.

My daughter started in the infant room last summer and is now in the toddler room and our…read moreexperience thus far has been amazing. The infant room teacher were all highly qualified, they all have Bachelor's (some are working on the Master's) and they all have extensive experience in child development. They are nurturing to all the babies and they still visit my daughter who graduated to the toddler room. The toddler room teachers are some of the most patient people I have ever encountered. My daughter has been difficult lately with plenty of toddler tantrums but they set her straight and clean up after her mess. This place is a very good investment for your children. Teacher retention is great and if there are teachers that are leaving - transitions were smooth. The director returns your emails/calls within 24 hours. One of my favorite features is the website - the teachers update the classroom blog daily. It's nice to see pictures of my daughter in the middle of the work day to see how she's doing. I hope we never move so we don't have to switch daycares lol!

As the grandparents of an almost 3 year old at Newport Children's Academy, we see very positive…read moreweekly changes in his vocabulary, interpersonal confidence, motor skills and judgement. We visit Newport fairly often and are impressed with its cleanliness, focus on continual learning and skill development. His teachers and aides have been uniformly friendly, enthusiastic, energetic and thoughtful. We can honestly say our grandson looks forward to going to Newport, and has formed many friendships with other kids and their parents. We are so happy he has been in attendance there since he was 5 months old.

We have been at Newport since our daughter was 12 weeks old...and she's nearly 4 now. It's a…read morefantastic school. This is our second child, and our older son had gone to two different daycares, so we knew exactly what we were looking for when we toured Newport. My daughter is learning all sorts of things, but more importantly to us, she's making friends, learning how to resolve conflict, learning to take turns and share, and we're confident she'll be set up for success in kindergarten. She looks forward to school each day. When she was younger, she went through some health issues that required some extra steps in caring for her. Newport was absolutely lovely during this difficult time. The teachers, staff, and in particular John the owner worked with us so that she could still attend school. We've become part of the community, doing play dates with her school friends outside of school, meeting other parents and families. Her teachers know her, and we can always talk to them about challenging "growing up" things like potty training and nap transitions, and I feel like we tackle them together. There may be wait lists...but honestly that's the situation with daycares in the city. It's definitely worth adding Newport to the list of daycares to tour and consider!