It's so difficult to find a place where you can comfortably leave your little ones. Cornerstone…read moremontessori not only makes us feel comfortable... it makes us feel at home. The teachers and the aids are so incredibly caring. Our two little ones have absolutely blossomed. Whenever we have doubts as parents, they are there to help guide you. It's absolutely worth every minute, penny, and breath. The love we have for Cornerstone knows no bounds. I will always recommend them. For those unsure, check out their parent infant program! That's how we got started and haven't left since. Our Littles are 2 & 3 and they both started around 6 months.

Ascension has been a significantly better school experience for my children than I had anticipated…read moreboth academically and socially. They are both thriving and we are so thankful we kept them there after preschool to continue through 8th grade. The K-8 model is clearly best for most children.

Years ago we transferred our oldest two children (3rd and 5th grade at the time) from public school…read moreto Ascension, for a better teacher to student ratio. It's the best decision we've made for our children's education and personal growth. They went on to have a strong educational foundation that served them well during high school and then college. I currently have two younger children enrolled at Ascension since PK3, and their educational experience has been top notch. The school's motto of Love, Kindness, Respect and Inclusion is carried out daily and the school has helped shape all four of my children into the wonderful humans they are. There's not enough space to talk about how wonderful the staff, administration and families are, who create the special community of the school, so I suggest if you are looking for school for your child , come in for a tour and find out for yourself. Highly recommend. 10/10.

I have three children who currently attend school here. You really can't beat the sense of…read morecommunity and the commitment of the teachers and staff. The Performing arts teachers are top notch! The parent community is committed and involved. It is an excellent option to consider for your kids!

This is our second year as a Tubman family and we are extremely happy! Tubman has checked all of…read moreour top "wish list" items for a school for our kids: great academic program (wall to wall IB program), different electives, diverse groups, strong parent-admin communication and, most importantly...an amazing community!!

Excellent school, terrific teachers, great curriculum, fun field trips, wonderful families... we…read morefeel very grateful to have found MCC for both of our kids. Highly recommend for a well-balanced pre-school and kindergarten experience!

Our child just completed their third and final year at Montessori Children's Community, finishing…read morewith the Kindergarten program -- and what an incredible journey it has been. Today, I watched with immense pride as my 5-year-old stood in front of a room full of parents, children, and teachers to deliver a confident, three-minute presentation on "Castles" -- a topic they researched, wrote about, and presented entirely on their own. This moment perfectly captured the kind of growth MCC fosters -- not just academically, but socially and emotionally. Under the steady guidance of Ms. Rocio and the dedicated MCC team, our child has transformed from a shy, curious preschooler into a self-assured, articulate learner. MCC adheres closely to the Montessori method, and while the environment of independent exploration may take a little adjustment at first, the results are extraordinary. Over time, the children develop deep concentration, intrinsic motivation, and a love of learning. I've seen my child confidently use words like ruminate, tenacious, and paroxysm in writing and conversation. They've explored the life cycle of a moth, practiced addition and multiplication, and developed a genuine enthusiasm for knowledge. Beyond academics, MCC creates a nurturing and joyful community. From field trips and holiday celebrations to visits from local business leaders and sweet traditions like sending postcards to grandparents, the school experience is rich, well-rounded, and deeply personal. The bonds between the students are strong -- they support each other like siblings, and that emotional intelligence translates into real-world confidence. This also extends among the MCC families as well! (Shout out to the PTO and the MNO/DNO activities!) If you're seeking a school that invests deeply in your child's development -- academically, socially, and emotionally -- and a place where your family can plant lasting roots, look no further. Montessori Children's Community is a place where children truly flourish in ways you can't even imagine.

We moved to the area at the start of the pandemic and by 2021 were ready to send our 4 year old to…read morea Montessori. So began our hunt for the best of many in the Oak Park area. We didn't know any folks who had sent their kids to one near by so had to do cold calls and tours. I reached out to a few in the area and Mrs Eggerding was the fastest to callback and schedule a tour, starting us off on a great foot about how well the school had their act together. We got to observe a classroom and we're extremely excited by the vibe of the guides (Montessori speak for "teachers") and the children. There was just so much independence and respect that we knew we found the right school. At first our 4 year old was resistant. He had been with his grandmother for the last 1.5 years of the pandemic so I get his resistance. But even after day 1 he was excited to share his experiences. We eventually sent our second child there too in a different classroom, which they were happy to accommodate. We couldn't have been happier with our choice even with a 10+ min drive every day. We're definitely planning to send out third there as well. At first it doesn't seem too different from other schools as far as what they're able to do but by even a few months in they're showing so much more independence and eagerness to do more. It's a challenge to me to expect and enable them more at home. The guides have been wonderful about getting to know our children and guiding them on their journey. We've had a few parent teacher conferences which are helpful to peek behind the current as they're often exhausted in a good way by the end of the day. Our child's guides and the front office staff were very receptive to questions and helped us both understand Montessori better but also our child. It was funny for us as parents to go from a city daycare that sent us his eating, peeing, pooping, and activity schedule with activity photos nearly as they were happening to come to Montessori which is really trying to put the child first and focus on them, not logging everything they're doing. I had been a Montessori student so expected that but it was still funny. We get photos and reports every couple of weeks and had parent teacher conferences that did align with what he was saying or what we figured was going on.

If i could rate this place half a star i would. i took my daughter here for preschool and she loved…read more1 teacher only 1. as soon as she got into her 1st year at that school she was getting bullied by everyone and the teachers because she had a physical disability. the classrooms are VERY packed, my kid was in a class of 35 from preschool to 6th grade. she was the happiest little girl and she loved dressing up and having parties, but as soon as she got into 1st grade she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. she was CONSTANTLY having fights with her teachers because of her depression, later she was diagnosed with explosive anger issues. because of her teachers . she was coming home crying because of the kids bullying her. she eventually had to leave in the middle of her 6th grade year because her mental health was super bad. she is now happily at gwendolyn brooks middle school and doing much better.

I had 3 children graduate from Fenwick high school between 2014 and 2019. It was a great…read moreexperience for each of them. They each found their own unique experiences (music, film, hockey, cross country, etc) to satisfy their curiosities and provide a network of friends. My youngest son is closer to his Fenwick friends today than he is to his fraternity brothers and college roommates. My daughter transferred in from a picnic high school between sophomore and junior years and found the smaller, more accepting community she needed during those formative years. The faculty, families and priests are amazing. We miss our Fenwick days.

Class of 1983: Education was top tier. Very prepared for college. Sports opportunities excellent…read more Used college level English and chemistry books, resulted in success in engineering school in college. My 4 years of Spanish helped me to work later on a primarily Spanish speaking engineering project, and helped me ultimately marry a Mexican national who spoke no English when we met. Still an excellent school!

We changed to Grace this year after having less than positive experiences at our local public…read moreschool and couldn't be happier. It is a caring, welcoming environment and our kids are thriving. The academics are excellent and the school has done an amazing job of using caution and diligence through COVID to safely keep kids in class but also offer options for kids who want to learn remotely.

When knew if we had children they would come to school here. We'd go to the beautiful Christmas…read moreservices with the children singing and playing bells and thought any place that can pull off a performance like that with all the kids contributing knew what they were doing and how to do it. Our son has been there since junior kinder and senior kinder all the way up to 7th grade where he is now. Class size has never been more than 25 students and he has grown up with at least 15-20 of them since kinder (families moving). His homework loads have progressed throughout his years and are positioning him well for high school. This is especially validated by parents whose kids have entered high school. Athletics (basketball, volleyball and track) are offered which has rounded him off. The school, teachers and support staff have always facilitated a caring and nurturing environment. No place is perfect but the heart is in the right place. Also, there is an opportunity to tech-up the technology area but that is surmountable. With candid conversations with the teachers or principal there is always a good landing. The tuition is currently in the $7k-$8k for his grade and reasonable for what they have provided our child who is now a young boy with one more year until high school. Kinder years are less than that and after school programs are also available. Way to go, Grace!

My son is in his second year at La Casa, and we plan to enroll our daughter when she is old enough…read more The building is clean and beautiful, and the teachers are communicative and caring. They respond promptly to text and email, and post pictures weekly on the closed FB group. I know that as soon as my son steps into the classroom, he will be treated with dignity and kindness. He loves all his teachers and gets so excited to see them - he even wanted to invite them to his birthday party! La Casa does a great job of following the Montessori methods, and I have been impressed by what my son has been learning (and is excited to learn!) - at 3, he is teaching Spanish to US! He has become quite and eager helper at home, too. La Casa is excellent at working with parents on potty training, and is much more flexible than most schools at working with the parents of kids with special needs to make sure they are learning to their full potential. Probably what I love the most is how active the kids are every day. They go for walks and to the park nearly every day, usually twice a day. When the weather isn't cooperating, they play "pelotas" and games inside, and they have Zumba at least once (if not two or three times!) per week, which my son LOVES. They also have options for yoga and additional directed art on top of the regular classroom art (and this all starts at age 2!). The only reason I would not give La Casa 5 stars yet is there is still room to improve in terms of administration. They would benefit from FT rather than PT administrative staff, as the organization can be a bit lacking at times. As a parent, you need to be a bit persistent to get all the information you need at the beginning - but at least the staff is very responsive. My son and our family have made some wonderful friends through this school, and we would recommend it to other families looking for a flexible, full-day, reasonably-priced, Spanish immersion school starting at age 15 months.

Best most loving teachers and great classes! We've been at this school for 3+ years. The lessons…read moreand classes are diverse and so rich. Art, yoga, field trips, science for the older kids! I can't say enough about the loving teachers and staff. They're true family.