Wonderful school and environment! Fantastic staff that want to bring out the absolute best in your…read morechild.

Many years ago, we moved to Lisle for our children's education sake…read more When they were old enough, we started attending high school open houses. First open house ~ some woman thinks SHE can determine where we can sit. I DON'T THINK SO. I later learned that this "Entitled" attitude runs rampant. Principal is extremely proud of their "legacy" policy. Let me get this straight ~ you would rather accept an "F" caliber student who has siblings attending or parents who attended rather then a "B" student with NO previous ties to this school? The resounding "yes" sealed the deal. Get the picture? Our education dollars were spent at another private school.

Britten has transformed my kid's entire attitude about school! He's happier, calmer, and much more…read moreready to learn. After endless struggles with a traditional school environment, we're so grateful to have found such a great fit for him.

During my time in this school my life was a living hell as a person of color and with multiple…read moreconditions. The staff do not give a fuck about your accommodations and in-fact aren't certified. They treated me and others horribly and especially if you have conditions that hinder your communication skills as when I was struggling so much with selective and autism. They would yell at me, take away my only resource to communicate. Not to mention I was being bullied for my skin color and they favored the kids who BULLIED me. THEY LIE AT YOU IN TOUR.

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!

Excellent school! Top notch teachers who are passionate about teaching. Many caring administrators…read moreand teachers here.

My fifth high school...Was here a year. More drugs here then in my Chicago high schools that is for…read moresure... It is in a good school system and boosts an interesting and diverse socio-economic pool. Rich Wheaton kids, middle income Wheaton kids, poor Wheaton kids, poor kids off the "bad" side of Carol Stream...A good place though if you know what your kid is up too...and trust me money and a nice house doesn't buy good behavior. Excellent sports program though and very good college prep overall.

ACS has proven in their ability to give my children (7th and 10th grade) the best education. There…read morehas been consistent improvements over the last few years in regards to how the school is ran and most importantly the educational values. Through easy research, I have found out that ACS is rated just as high academically as any private school in the area and more than most public schools. They have a 100% graduation rate and college acceptance (as well as those that decide to serve our country or by joining the trades). No school is perfect, but knowing that if there is any concern my children have, they can go to the any of the staff and can feel comfortable discussing their issues. Being able to pray with the students and have Christian values inner-twined with the education is what is most important to our family.

ACS has provided my kids (2013 grad, Junior and Sophmore) with an excellent education. As a…read morefamily, we have been blessed by our ACS family in so many ways. I'm especially thankful for the Christian worldview that permeates every aspect of a students life at ACS, whether it be academics, sports, music, theatre, etc. ACS helps to provide students with a solid foundation that they will take with them after high school.

Our kids love it here. I was worried as they were changing schools but the environment was very…read morewelcoming.

The facilities at this school are awful. The floors were flooded our first day and the cafeteria…read morelooks like it belongs in a prison. The kids only have outdoor time twice a week and the after school teacher yells at the students with a megaphone. You get what you pay for

We are so grateful we found Greenbrook Montessori - I honestly feel like it's a hidden gem in the…read morecommunity. The most wonderful staff, great environment, and incredible value. Our child has grown leaps and bounds since enrolling!

Great school! Great teachers! My kids love to be there. They never want to leave when i pick them…read moreup. Glad that i found such a great school!

My son went to Hamilton Academy in the last half of his sophomore year and all of his junior &…read moresenior years of High School. Hamilton Academy legitimately saved his life. They taught him the skills he needed to manage his ADD and basic life skills; nobody else was able to get through to him. When he enrolled at Hamilton he was at least a semester behind in credits, yet with the dedication and determination from the Hamilton staff he graduated on-time with his high school class. He is now 32 years old and is a success wedding photographer and lives life to it's fullest potential. I still think of Hamilton often and thank God for sending us to there when my sons fate seemed destined for failure. I very highly recommend Hamilton Academy to any student and parent struggling to obtain the services needed to keep their child on track at the public (or private) school. The reality is there are just some kids who are not suited for the standard school environment. Hamilton is the best option for these students when it comes to their education and learning life & coping skills. Thank you for who you are, what you do and the impact you have on so many lives.

I highly recommend Hamilton Academy! My daughter would not be where she is at today without this…read moreprogram and the amazing teachers, therapists and staff! We are blessed to have found this school and to have worked with such an amazing team. Hamilton academy provided my daughter with a safe environment to learn and cope. She developed trusting relationships with both her peers and teachers. She also learned life long skills to manage and advocate for herself as a person with a disability. As a parent, I found the program, teachers and therapists supportive and encouraging. We will be forever grateful for the team at Hamilton Academy! You truly changed my daughter's life forever. Thank you for everything!!