We followed the Director, Sarah, here from the Northbrook location something like SIX YEARS AGO…read morewhere she had been serving as the assistant director. She is phenomenal and even if you do not put much stock into reviews in general, the proof should be we followed her to an entirely new school and now have our third child at the school... by the time we are done with this one we will have been with Sarah almost ten years! This Gardner School is fantastic. It starts with the leadership at the top and is felt all the way down, but you cannot miss the attention to the detail and just how great this school is. First, they are great with the kids. Seems basic, but needs to be said. From the 2 rooms through every room we have experienced the teachers and staff know how to make kids happy, healthy, safe, smart, etc. Second, the actual programs at this school are unmatched. The core programs in the classes are fantastic and are some of the best planned out things I have seen any school offer for kids this young. Not only that, but the extracurricular actives offered are diverse and awesome. The new assistant director has been excellent putting together these programs and provides awesome photos/videos. Yes... they do cost extra money, but (a) you easily get the value out of it, (b) you get to expose your kid(s) to things you may not have the time to outside of school because of things like work and (c) the kids love them. Third (and I'll make it last), the communication is unbeatable. I cannot oversell this! The staff and teachers are always receptive to conversations, feedback, etc. (I talk to Sarah more than I talk to my mom)... and the teachers are great with the app they use. Even if something doesn't go accordingly to plan at the School it isn't a complete disaster because the School actually communicates with you and you feel fully in the loop. The pictures, updates, etc. on the app make getting through the work day so much easier. Anyway, as a growing family we have moved from Morton Grove to Highland Park and have experienced different daycares/Schools. All have positives, but the Gardner School is far in away the best school ever. This location in particular has something special about it! There is literally no one in my life I wouldn't recommend this school to. No one asked me to write this review, but I really do feel passionately about the school and want to support it in anyway I can. Best decision you will ever make.

The director of the facility has an unpleasant attitude and is NOT knowledgeable about her own…read moreinstitution and the programs they offer and has difficulty answering in-depth questions about her own curriculum. Will invite you to school tours to waste your time and give you pre-longed dates to join the facility so you are her backup plan to make money if someone runs away due to her shitty attitude!!! Also, will ask you to join the waiting list with arrogance like there's no other educational institution out there. Must say loved her fake eyelashes though and she can go on for hours talking about them! Stay away from stuck up people and this facility for ur own good!

We have been with Montessori Pathways for 8 years, and it's safe to say, this has been the greatest…read morechoice in education we've made as parents. The primary class (ages 3-6) is a great start to a lifelong love of learning. The children learn at their own pace, and choose to work on what they're interested in learning that particular day. Besides the wonderful classroom environment, the school provides field trip opportunities as well. Now the real star of the show is the Elementary classroom. The school has small classrooms so the children can experience so much more one-on-one time with their teacher (Mrs Bridget) and harbor a wonderful relationships that will last a lifetime. Each spring the class takes a trip to "Nature's Classroom" where the students stay in cabins, spend ALL DAY outside and get to choose their "breakout sessions" aka what they'd like to focus on that day. Every year, my child comes home and tells me he wishes he could go to Nature's Classroom all the time! Montessori Pathways is definitely molding wonderful young folks to be incredible adults. The staff, the classroom environment, the communication, and the community all make up our love for Pathways!

Schocked to see anyone having anything negative to say about this school. They are truly a family…read moreand go above and beyond to care for each family and child. They are one of the only Montessori schools in the area that still has actual Montessori guides in the classroom and not just as adminsvto maintain their status. They continue to keep the methodology alive and help the students blossom. My child comes in excited every day to see each of the teachers and children there. She is not yet in the Elementary program but already knows and loves even the Elementary teacher-they are THAT caring. We have had the pleasure to attend the many events they hold and see how the teachers and director interact with the kids. You cannot fake this kind of love, care, and affection. The children clearly feel safe, happy, excited, and empowered here. And the teachers truly live and breathe this-theyre not just there for a paycheck. Our daughter has learned so much and grown so confident in herself and most importantly, she LOVES to go to school and learn. We are so thankful for MPS!

Ms. Connie and Ms. Rockwood and really all of the teachers and staff there are so kind and…read morewonderful. My little one has been there since she was 6 mos and is thriving under their care and teaching. We appreciate the daily updates of their activities, meals, naps and pictures. Thank you Learning tree!

We've trusted the Learning Tree for over 7 years now with our 3 boys. Very engaging and friendly…read morestaff. Always tons of activities for the kids such as karate class, Jungle Bus, arts & crafts. The staff does a great job preparing kids for Elementary... Ours were all early learners of the alphabet, basic mathematics, science, etc. The staff is also great in engaging with parents. They always send daily pics, daily activities, meals, etc. I wouldn't change a thing about the daycare. I'd highly recommend them to any new or young family looking for a daycare for their children.

The Learning Tree is a great place, it's close, teachers are friendly and accommodating, and my kid…read moreenjoys every second. My kids development is also as important and I can tell she's learning so much. I highly recommend this place if you have a new child or conflicted on choices.

We love The Learning Tree! My littles have had the pleasure of moving up through 6 different rooms…read moreas they have grown and ALL of the teachers have been so wonderful. I love the car ride home, because I get to hear about all of the fun that they had with their friends and the joy they get from learning here! :)

My son has been attending KinderCare (Cary) since my wife went back to work after his birth and we…read morehave nothing but wonderful things to say. As a baby his caregiver gave us the impression that she loved him almost as much as we did. She was sad when he moved on as were we. And every class for 3+ years have all been the same. Like any kid he has his good days and his bad days, but when we drop him off on those bad days they never even bat an eyelash. They scoop him up, make him smile and get him involved. He never comes home unhappy and we never have to force him to school. He never fights with us. Which means to us he is cared for the way we would hope. We get reports about his eating and sleeping and behavior. On a day he may not be listening they let us know how they approached it and we take it from there at home. But by no means do we feel that he is mistreated or treated unfairly. Quite the opposite, as we think they truly care about his well being even after he leaves. We highly recommend everybody at Kindercare. They have been nothing but wonderful to our son and our family.

What Seesaw lacks in flash, they more than make up in caring staff. The ladies here have taken care…read moreof my children as if they were their own. My kids have learned so many life, social, and academic skills during their time there. I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else!

I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone! We have been with see saw since 2013-my oldest…read moredaughter was 1 and my middle at the time was about 10months. Being a mother you always wonder if the daycare or whomever is going to treat and love your child/children like their own. You always hear crazy stories. But the first time I walked in there, they all made us feel welcomed and safe! So when I had my 3rd child bringing her in at just a few months old was a relief that my newborn will have amazing care just like my older two-sadly, since my daughters are now in school we have to leave. All the teachers and in every classroom are so loving and caring! My girls come home every day telling me how much fun they had and how much they learned. See saw has became a second family to us. Becky, who is the owner, is amazing ! She has always been there for us even at the hardest times of life,like divorce. She's worked with me on so many different occasions no matter how busy she was. All the staff there will have a special place in our hearts! Love all of you at See Saw Daycare Center and thank you for everything you have done for the Burgos family. ***if you're looking for care for your child/children I promise you will NOT find anyone else better than here! :)

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.

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.

This daycare has been amazing. Child development and care is the top priority. Im so glad we chose…read moreto go here, having this exclusivity and focus on my daughter has made me so happy! My daughter loves the staff, they communicate with us and keep us informed at all times. Highly recommended.