We enrolled our daughter midway through the 2017-18 school year after we moved in from the suburbs…read moreto the city. At the time when we were touring different preschools, we had a few good options in the Lincoln Park/North Center area. However, when we walked into Prairieland, there was something about it that immediately made us feel that it was the right place for our daughter. The staff maintains a culture that really does feel like a little community-focused family. They teach the kids to work through their problems (Montessori style) while also teaching them to be respectful both by their words and their actions. Our daughter loved going to the wide array of summer field trips that included the Chicago History Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and more. It kind of felt like a summer camp more-so than the school year. We really do feel our daughter developed into a better version of herself by being enrolled at Prairieland and the school has set her up for success as she starts elementary school.

If only I could give more than 5 stars! That's how highly I recommend and love Prairieland…read moreMontessori! Both of my girls started their pre-K experience here (Lincoln location) and loved every second of it (across 4 years). The entire experience has been stellar from the incredible teaching staff, administration, classroom environment, Montesorri teachings and the health and safety of the kids. A true neighborhood pre-school gem!!!

I cannot say enough good things about CLP - Logan Square. Finding a daycare that's a good fit for…read moreyour child and is in line with your values can be a challenge. We got so lucky when we learned about CLP. Both my son and I had a really hard time with the transition in the beginning because change is hard, but the teachers and directors were all super supportive, gentle, and understanding. I appreciate the structured programming they offer. My son seems to really enjoy the enrichment activities such as yoga, music classes, kids fit, and Spanish class. Every one of his teacher's has been so lovely and easy to communicate with. CLP uses an app to share details about the child's day like when their diaper was changed, when they used the potty, what they ate, how much they ate, what they worked on, etc. They also share pictures and videos and that is truly my favorite part! What I love most though is the routine interactions with not just the teachers but the directors and other staff and wonderful families. It really is a great community and I highly recommend CLP if you're looking for a joyful childcare experience.

We've been part of the Children's Learning Place family for over 10 years, starting at the Lakeview…read morelocation and moving to Logan Square when our oldest was just one. From day one, CLP Logan Square has felt like a second home. The care, consistency, and community have made parenting in the city so much easier. The staff is incredible. Every teacher and team member has shown our kids so much love, patience, and support. It gave us real peace of mind to know our children were not only safe but also thriving. They made friends, learned through play and structured activities, and participated in engaging specials like Spanish, music, and yoga. We also loved the occasional field trips that brought learning to life. The value is outstanding. Tuition is reasonable and includes meals, snacks, diapers, and formula. When we were expecting our first and touring multiple centers, this all-inclusive model made CLP the clear choice. It removed so much of the daily logistics and let us focus on just being parents. The extras really added up too. The Parent's Night Out program gave us time to recharge, and we appreciated being able to hire CLP staff for babysitting. It was comforting to have a network of familiar faces who knew our kids well and cared for them deeply. After a full decade with CLP, we are so grateful. This community has played a meaningful role in our family's story, and we can't recommend it highly enough.

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!

I enrolled my sweet girl in late January. I was so nervous to put her in school as this was the…read morefirst time she would be separated from me. I spoke to Ms.Gaby on the phone and explained to her my situation, she was super energetic and happy to talk to me about kindercare and gave me a virtual tour (covid times). She literally put my mind at ease. I came in to grab some paper work met with the director Ms. NEFALI and her team. They were amazing and so happy to have my little one there. Honestly this facility is the best and the teachers treat your children like their own. I am incredibly fortunate to have my baby girl here, she is happy and well taken care of. Not to mention every single teacher there is genuinely happy to work there. Thank you ladies for all you do you are the best of the best.

We switched to this location of KinderCare from Ladybug on Irving park. We were worried about the…read morechange but surprisingly our kiddo liked it better and didn't miss her old daycare much which was more upscale. The director Michelle is super accommodating and we had 0 problems with Early Intervention therapists visiting the kiddo at school (Ladybug requested additional fingerprinting even though they had Early Intervention screening ). But the best part was that our kid became potty trained on day one because her teacher Ms Mary takes time to put them on a potty at regular intervals . The group size is smaller than at our previous school and pretty relaxed atmosphere.

This was my sons 1st daycare. We put him in at 1 years old. We were both so nervous about putting…read morehim in daycare. This place/staff was amazing! we got to a point where my son was so happy every time we would go and was eager to get in. I always felt my son was safe and having a fun time. Salena and the staff were really amazing And supportive. We miss them now that he is at a new daycare. Highly recommend!

My son and daughter went to this daycare for almost 2 years. Teachers are wonderful people. No word…read moreto describe how wonderful this daycare is. They don't change their teachers. Everytime I go there, same people work there. So I feel so relieved because I know who they are. If my son fells over something or bump his head, they always tell me what happened before I even ask. The most important thing is the teachers love their kids so much. When I ask about my son or daughter, I see love in their eyes when they talk about my kids. God bless them!!!!! Salena, owner of the daycare, she is such sweet wonderful human being.Thank you for everythin :)

We will always be grateful to KidsWork for the impact they had on our son and family for the past 2…read moreyears. From the caring staff to the nurturing environment, our child has grown so much in confidence, independence, and happiness. Knowing our little one was safe, loved, and learning each day gave us a peace of mind that you can't put a price on. Special thanks to Lindsey and Michelle at the front desk for making our son feel important every morning. Also, thank you to a variety of amazing teachers: Ms. Karla, Ms. Tiadora, Ms. Faeth, Mr. Ezra, Ms. Tiana, Ms. Alaina and Ms. Olyvia just to name a few. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And Bear Down.

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 have been thrilled with our experience at Concordia these past three years. While the pandemic…read morehas made childcare much more difficult, the administration and staff at Concordia has been up to the challenge. Our first child has been at the school since they turned 13 months old (now 4 years old) and our second since infancy (now two). We've loved all of the teachers that our kids have had and appreciate the continuity (teacher turn over is very low compared to most centers). The kids stay active throughout the day and they have access to different outdoor playgrounds (different play lots for the younger versus older kiddos). There is also an annex room that can be used for indoor play during the colder months. The teachers set up the most wonderful art projects - I'm always amazed at their creativity and energy! The communication has been great with the teachers - we had trouble with our eldest napping at school but we worked with the teachers to try a few strategies we use at home and significantly improved the number of nap days (which makes for a nicer kid at the end of the day). The front staff is great as well - everyone is welcoming and will get to know your kiddo by name. The school has clear COVID-19 protocols (which I like) - they follow Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and CDC guidelines. If they didn't follow IDPH guidelines they could risk losing their license. The school is also very diverse and does a lot to support the community. I whole heartedly recommend Concordia - this recommendation comes from a parent of two children who attend, a person who worked at a private daycare for seven years, and a graduate of an elementary education program. I know I am sending my kids to a warm, supportive, structured and fun environment.

My three year old son has been attending Concordia since November. He absolutely loves it!…read more Starting a new preschool during Covid times was nerve wracking for sure, but Concordia has plenty of excellent policies in place to make a safe and healthy environment. All of the employees we encounter on a day to day basis are friendly, caring, and efficient. Communication from the teachers and administrators is excellent. I'm thrilled that we found Concordia, and looking forward to seeing our son learn and grow with them!

My son is just beginning Kindergarten at Goethe elementary in Logan Square. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about how welcoming the staff, teachers and parents have been during this difficult transition from Preschool to Full day Kindergarten! The community play groups have been a great way for my son to connect with other classmates and for me to meet other moms.

My children are thriving at Goethe Elementary! I feel feel so lucky this school community is in our…read moreneighborhood. Both my son and daughter consider Goethe a second home.

CCC has the most caring, loving, and nurturing teachers I have ever met. They really care for your…read morechildren and the ratio of teacher to student is unlike anything I've seen in any other daycare. They have 3 teachers ( 1 Lead) to a class of 17/18 usually. My daughter started in the Blue Room (3's) and was incredibly shy and Ms Ashley really helped her feel comfortable. Additionally, Ms Andie in the Green Room (Pre-K) was so wonderful and helped her get into an RGC program in CPS. But all of the teachers are amazing and your child will definitely feel loved.

Our son attended CCC for 2 years and he loves it here. The teachers are wonderful and very…read moreattentive. They always have a lot of activities for the kids. We would definitely recommend this daycare.

What a wonderful gem of a daycare in Chicago - North Center! It was a perfect place for our 7 month…read moreold baby, who was home until then due to COVID. Our only regret is not finding Discover the World Daycare sooner. We found them back in February and quickly got on the waitlist for a September start, but luckily was able to begin in early August. Our 7 month baby had a big transition being with other people and children for the first time. So napping and taking the bottle was a challenge albeit extremely stressful especially for new parents. Petra and Maria patiently worked with us for weeks (yes, weeks...) as we tried various scenarios with bottles and sippy cups. Thankfully one day, baby drank milk and I can't tell you how thrilled we all were! At the same time, our baby just started eating solids and having alittle water. So Petra worked with us carefully to ensure whatever baby ate there was first introduced by us at home. She even asked multiple times a month to get an updated solid list to have on file. It was such a relief the daycare supplied food, snacks and water, since it was already hard enough getting baby (and parents) ready each morning! This brings up the really good communication at Discover the World Daycare through the whole process. Baby had a dedicated notebook logging every diaper change, meal and nap, which was so helpful going through all of our baby's daily activities. Any important information due to keeping children safe during COVID, etc. came through emails and messages or even calls. There were WhatsApp messages, along with pictures and videos. This by far, seeing pictures, was the best part of our day while baby was away from us! And then, usually we chatted either with Petra or Maria for a synopsis of baby's day: her mood, accomplishments, naps, etc. That said, our baby had a wonderful time going to Discover the World Daycare! We definitely noticed her development accelerated: crawling, listening intently to other babies, starting to communicate herself, dancing and practicing to pick up herself to stand! It was amazing to witness. We are convinced this daycare was a big part in making all this happen all within a couple months! I would recommend Discover the World Daycare to everyone I know. The care and communication is tailored to each child and family. (Actually, every parent we met had great things to say about the daycare!) Scheduled play time, reading, outdoor play and meals are all carefully planned ahead, which really accelerated learning and allowing more time to focus on babies. Petra and Maria care for each child like their own. And we were able to trust our baby was in good hands each and every day!

My husband and I had such a great experience with Discover The World. Our son was with Petra from…read more16 months old - 2 years but we recently moved out of Chicago. It was hard to say goodbye to this lovely daycare. Petra and her assistants are so attentive and always keeping the kids entertained. I loved receiving videos of their adorable music class. Our son made good friends with children of mixed ages (including the babies!) and we believe this will help him transition into his new role of big brother. In his time spent in Petra's care our son developed a love for reading books and his language blossomed. Also to note, the home is very clean and staff is quick to contact you if your child becomes ill. We were on several daycare waitlists in our neighborhood (Roscoe) but I'm so happy we stumbled upon this in-home option. Best thing that could've happened! Thank you DTW.