We have been at Riverwoods Montessori for 3 years! Our kids love their teachers, friends, and…read more"work!" The teachers love our kids and we have been amazed at the skills our kids have acquired. As an early childhood educator myself, I struggled with the idea of putting my children in a childcare center, but Riverwoods Montessori is far beyond what you find anywhere else! I have looked at many different options for our kids, and nothing has come close to the experience we have had there. This Fall, our third child will begin his infant program at Riverwoods and it is the only place I can imagine trusting with my baby! We highly recommend their programs!

Like other yelp reviewers have found, when a child deviates from the director's vision of a model…read moreMontessori student, the child is expelled with little warning and only days to find new care. In our particular case at the Riverwoods, IL location, with only one parent teacher conference months before stressing a few correctable problems, were the director's tone was very optimistic, it was a surprise to later hear that our child is no longer welcomed. When we were told of the expulsion, the director's response, which felt more like a lecture, was very cold. We were given 7 business days, that also happened to be during a major holiday week were schools are closed and providers are unavailable/limited, to find a new care provider. The director's handling of our situation was irresponsible and disrespectful. Perhaps, if she would have suggested and worked with us to create and document a mutual plan, provide progress reports and establish a clear channel for communication, we would have had a different outcome, (or at least a better understanding and respect for how they acted.) Happily, we found wonderful care for our child who is thriving and well adjusted. I would never recommend this provider and ask other parents to reconsider placing their child under the supervision of this director.

LCNS is our family's favorite place, our home away from home! My now 3 YO started in their On My…read moreOwn class Fall of 2022. He is our oldest, and born during COVID, so we weren't sure how we would do jumping right into a classroom environment. This school and community surpassed our all of our expectations by providing him a supportive, hands-on learning environment through music, art, outdoor play- and the teachers are all phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about LCNS. He has grown so much in just one year and I can't wait for his little sister to be old enough to attend as well!

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School is truly a hidden gem. As a first time mom and Early…read moreChildhood educator myself, I was very particular in the preschool search for our son. What set LCNS apart from other schools we toured was it's genuine sense of community and connectedness. We left feeling assured that our boy would be safe, loved, and cared for, surrounded by educators who are truly passionate about their work with children. We are beyond grateful for this little community, thank you, LCNS!

I brought my triplets and younger daughter to Mon Jardin when I had a family emergency in Spring of…read more2024. The welcoming atmosphere combined with the dedicated care of the staff made it an easy choice for me to entrust my children here. Ms. Stephanie went above and beyond the call of duty to care for every child in the building while maintaining the safest, cleanest, and happiest daycare. Mr. Serge, the owner, made sure to introduce himself and get to know each family that walks in the door. My children have flourished in each classroom and made so much progress. I love Mon Jardin!

I worked here before the owners are great. Some of the teachers are OK. I actually wouldn't mind…read moreworking at this place again as that I'm older and can deal with the different dynamics of working with women.

If I could I would still be attending summer camp in my 30s. I'm counting down the days until my…read morenow 4.5 yr old is old enough to go to overnight camp- not because I want less chaos in my house, but little does she know that I'm planning on going with her. Or at least visiting a lot! When I first checked out Tamarak it reminded me a lot of overnight camp. Lots of greenery and just plain fun! I decided last August that I was going to enroll my daughter in their munchkin program for this summer. As this summer approached I got a little nervous because wasn't sure she was ready to leave the doors of her nurturing pre- school, take a bus to camp and stay all day long. It turns out she was more than ready and I can't imagine her having a better summer than she did at Tamarak. She loved her counselors (shout out to Faith who runs the munchkin program along with Jess, Isabel, Hillary and sam for putting up with her and many other 4 yr olds each day). She loved the activities (swimming & arts and crafts her personal faves). And most of all she loved the bus ride to and from camp, which opened her eyes (or ears) to many more music options. The price of Tamarak alone was worth getting to switch out the kiddie music in my car for Taylor swift and Katy Perry. Tamarak has open visitation. I expected to take advantage of it many times throughout the summer but between work and the rest of life just made it there once. However, I was so impressed by the camp based on that 1 visit: it was well organized, the kids were safe and it just looked like so much fun. My daughter cried when I told her she'd be going back to the "tough life of pre school in the fall" because she wants to stay at tamarak year round. I'd like to be at camp year round too, but at least she's lucky enough to have a summer at tamarak next year and beyond.

My 2 daughters went to went to Tamarak country school. We've had experience with 14 teachers and I…read morecan say, while they all offer different types of support to their students, they have all been quite good. My 2 girls have wildly different personalities one introverted and creative, the other extroverted and focused. The former needed more support from the Tamarak teachers and she received it. She is no longer afraid to speak out. She really loves school. This is a metamorphosis to me and I feel a significant portion of this change can be attributed to the teachers at Tamarak. The teachers set goals for the girls and worked with us on techniques that we could use at home to help them. The day is broken up into big group, small group and individual choice education & play. They focus on literacy, letters and math concepts as well as social aspects of learning. Both of my girls were completely prepared for kindergarten. Tamarak offers additional learning opportunities in programs like GIFT, and STARs. We took advantage of GIFT this year, which extended the day from 2 1/2 hrs to 5 hrs (lunch is included). These extra classes offer benefits. 1) It prepared my youngest for full day kindergarten (first one didn't have it and full day kindergarten was a shock to the system for her) 2) extra learning opportunities in geography, and the one that impressed me the most was public speaking and presentations. This may sound like too much...I thought it would have been, but....the kids to so well! The got to talk about something they liked doing and in this non-threatening environment....they had no problem talking to the class. The school has several outdoor play areas and an indoor gym for rainy/cold days. They care a great deal about the health of the kids, plenty of hand washing :) Lucia, the director, is a force. She is really really a great director. She is responsive to suggestion and a fabulous leader. We will be back for summer camp next summer for sure.

Northbrook Montessori has been the best place for our family! From the moment we walked in we felt…read morethe warmth and welcoming atmosphere. The teachers in the infant room are wonderful and I can see the growth in my daughter. It's great to see her smiling face every time we walk through the doors in the morning and she's always so happy when we arrive to pick her up. Thank you to everyone at NBMS! So happy with our choice in care for our daughter!

My son has been enrolled here since he turned 1 and it has been a wonderful 8 months. The teachers…read morein the infant and young toddler rooms are such wonderful caregivers. We feel so comfortable here and my little one literally runs into his teacher's arms every morning. Very grateful to have found Northbrook Montessori.

What an amazing place. My 2 year old started pre-school this fall and I noticed a difference in her…read morespeech and social skills within the first week. The director and teachers really go above and beyond to make it an amazing experience for the children and even parents. I enjoy getting daily reports of what they do and learn in class. Great class activity pictures too. It's a blessing to have found this school!

I can't say enough praise to Bright Beginnings Preschool. My three kids have been going to this…read morepreschool for the past 7 years and i could not be more thrilled with EVERYTHING about this school. There are many preschools close to my home but i drive 20 minutes out of the way twice a day and it is worth it to attend this school. The director of the preschool can't be beat. She addresses every child and family as individuals and is always there to help, hug or listen during school hours or after school hours. The children are treated with respect and love. The curriculum is superior to any school out there. The art projects are so beautiful, the teachers so loving and the security of knowing my kids are safe and loved is priceless. If you are looking for the best preschool out there - you just found it!!

Amazing staff! Our daughter started when she was 15 months and has grown tremendously! She loves…read moregoing each day and the rates are very competitive! She just turned 2 and has picked up so many skills! We couldn't be happier! Not a single thing we would change!

From the owner: The Deerfield Montessori Children's House is one of four Montessori schools that make up the North…read moreShore Montessori Schools (Deerfield Montessori School, Deerfield Montessori Children's House, Riverwoods Montessori School and Glenview Montessori Schools) and was established in 1966. The schools are private, nonsectarian, not-for-profit and are a recognized leader in Illinois Montessori education. Of the hundreds of Montessori schools in Illinois, only 17 are accredited at the highest level of excellence by the American Montessori Society - 4 of those schools are the North Shore Montessori Schools. Children's house offers programs for toddlers, 2 year olds and 3-6 year olds. The school is located in a beautiful, spacious setting and offers half day, school day and individualized programs. Summer Camp is also available at our Riverwoods and Glenview/Northfield campuses. Montessori Elementary education is available at our nearby Riverwoods Montessori School.

This school is a hidden gem. A friend of mine recommended it to me, and he found it by a…read morerecommendation, too. I think, it's a non-for-profit school, and therefore, they don't advertise their services. My kid is a 10-year old boy, and although he doesn't always want to go this school because of the extra work, he understands, how much it benefits him to attend classes there. Now, he is one of the best students at his regular school and attends an advanced math class! He also gained some programmer's skills at Stella Academy and built his own website. We are really proud of him. I hope the owners of the business wouldn't mind me opening this page. I just thought that more people should know about it. The teachers are good (Paul is our favorite), the prices are very affordable, and kids get really smart there.

After moving from Logan Square and going to Montessori Academy of Chicago (which was beyond…read morewonderful) I was scared that nothing would match the level of care and learning that my 2 daughters received when we moved to Glencoe but thankfully we found Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook. Christine and Abbey run this school like all of the children are their own. They are warm, inviting, caring and thoughtful. My daughter is 4 and in the pre-school program and the activities she participates in are endless - art class, karate, woodworking, cooking etc. The teachers are top notch and really put a lot of effort into each and every day. My other daughter is in the nursery program and the teachers in that classroom are unmatched. The teachers go above and beyond for the babies as well as the parents in sending home adorable crafts and activities that your child will do during the day. My daughter is always clean (which is a hard feat to accomplish for a 1 year old) and I truly feel like I'm dropping her off with someone in my family every morning. The teachers put up pictures daily on the internal website so you really feel as if you have a good grasp on what your child/children are doing everyday and as a working mom, that means so much to me. There is a wonderful outside playground that the kids love to play on and pickups/dropoffs are seamless and easy without rigid rules that don't work for working parents. The school itself is new and clean which was a huge plus for me. I compared a bunch of different schools in the area prior to our move and I know I made the right decision for my girls.

There is a lot of drama at this school between teachers and other staff members. Unfortunately,…read morethis has contributed to fairly substantial teacher turnover, which is not good for the kids. Many parents have ended up pulling their children out of the school. I've lost count of how many school presidents have come and gone. The school has also cut back on meals and snacks to save money. Not too long ago, the school was open on most holidays. Now, almost every holiday is a day off, which means parents have to make arrangements to watch their children. The current president, Sonia, does not seem to be very familiar with the school's policies and practices. Half the time, she doesn't seem to know what she is talking about, which can be very frustrating for parents. Based on the school's track record, however, there will probably be another president sooner rather than later. On the positive side, there are a few teachers and teacher assistants who are truly some of the best people I have ever met. They put their heart and soul into caring for each child, and I honestly believe that is one of the main reasons some families continue to stay at the school.

They refused to release my child to me unless I show them a photo ID everyday. It doesn't matter if…read morethe child says hi daddy or I showed them my ID yesterday. They treat parents they know as unknown persons. This policy is beyond annoying and I'm sick of seeing the scorn on their faces at pickup. I will not patronize this business in the future.

If you want value for money, The Science Lab is not it. I don't know who is giving all the positive…read morereviews but Im being generous giving 3 stars. We had my son's 5th birthday party at the Northbrook location this past June and I was shocked. The kids had fun with the experiments but the place was dirty and unkempt. The overalls the staff and kids had on needed a good clean. The room we were given for the party was small and a dump. For almost $800 and just 2 hours start to finish was a joke. I don't know what i was thinking. This place is not worth it, it is a complete rip off. And the do called gift box that comes with the package is laughable. It probably cost them $2.