This center has it all. It has a staff of teachers with 15-17 years of experience. You can't find…read moremany places that have teachers that make early childhood their career. In the past 2 years I have had nothing but positive experiences with my chil'ds teachers. They have been professional and knowledgable about different stages my child has gone through. They communicate well and offer a great program that challenges my child while letting her have fun. The center also has extra curriculuar programs my child participates in, allowing us to have more family time together at the end of the day instead of running here and there. The office staff is approachable and helpful. They both hold Masters degress in Education. The best thing about the center is that you feel comfortable the minute you walk in the door. It's a small, cozy setting that makes you feel like your child would be very safe. Many families get to know eachother and keep all of their children at the center for many years. Everyone is friendly and the children seem very happy and well rounded. I wouldn't dream of taking my child any where else.

As older parents of an only child, we thoroughly looked at EVERY (and I'm not exaggerating!)…read moredaycare option in the I-88 corridor area. Initially, we signed up with a flashier competitor within the same top-tier standards, but at the last moment before our infant daughter was set to start there, a mothers-instinct kicked in and I switched facilities at the last moment. Two-and-a-half years later, I have no regrets at that last-minute change. My intuition served me right. The smaller, more personalized, and nurturing care of this facility was completely right for us. Our daughter thrived from the careful attention of a long-term, experienced staff (infant room teachers who had over 15 years of experience in THIS center) who treated my child just like their own ... inside and outside of the classroom. Staff worked WITH us in addressing all our concerns educationally and also with help in parenting tips as well. As our child progressed from the infant room to the toddler room, the caring continued with experienced teachers and a vast array of new opportunities including a curricula adaptable to the children's needs yet supported by a stellar national standard which includes whole learning including science, math, reading, creative play, and even basic word-instruction in Spanis. Being in an office building, the facility seems much more homey than some of the instituionalized day-care centers. The playground isn't a concrete space, but set in a tree-shaded park with designated age-appropriate areas for each group of students. My daughter gets to play in the grass, pick leaves and flowers, help in a garden, play in a sandbox, ride trikes, and so much more in a real outdoor setting. it's wonderful. In addition because of Bright Horizons is part of a larger company, the center has support staff that comes in to the center to teach music and even art in a designated work space. The school has smart boards and computers in the rooms and even has an indoor "Movement Matters" room with ballet bars, mirrors, yoga mats, a climbing wall that is used daily to motivate children in various kinds of physical activity. Even the food here is a step up from most other "day-cares." With an emphasis on healthy eating, an wide variety of fruits and veggies are offered, whole grains are standard, and unhealthy filler juices are replaced with water & milk; homecooked meals and snacks are presented in so many ways with ethnic & comfort styles that my daughter has been expanded her eating habits from most schools traditional nuggets, corn nibbles, pizza, applejuice, and tater-tots! I really can't say enough about this school (not just a day-care). My daughter is academically challenged and ahead of her peers in other institutions, she is socially & environmentally adept ... and is a WELL-ADUSTED and HAPPY little girl who has found the balance of play with forward-thinking learning. She is loved at Bright Horizons and she (and we) love it back. Truly a wonderful place.

This is review is like 2 years over due!!! We love this place and this is the only daycare that we…read morevisited that made us feel comfortable. We went to Kindercare, Chesterbrook and Crème dela Crème. We chose Pathway. My daughter attended Pathway when we was just 2 years and 8 mos, we started with Miss Miera and Miss Maria. At that time, we are just starting potty training. I think it is more of struggling because I cannot seem to find a way to make her use the washroom. Miss Miera and Miss Maria was so helpful and I guess because of peer pressure she seem to just learn it on her own. A couple of months later, she move to Miss Melissa's room with some of her classmates from the previous room. I think the classroom transfer is based on their age and if there is a spot open in the next classroom. They have different activities to keep the kids busy, weather permitting they would play outside and they also have water days during the summer. After lunch, kids napped and they will have afternoon snacks afterwards. They organize field trips, gardening activities and plenty of drawing/writing exercises. Her last teacher is Miss Robbie, she did a great job of preparing my daughter for Kindergarten. She gave us tips of how we can encourage her to hold a pencil and reading stories. When we started here at Pathway, my little girl was shy and doesn't know how to make friends. My daughter learned a lot and when we started kindergarten she didn't struggle at all, this is all because Pathway prepared them. We left because she was starting Kindergarten and we live in a different school district. She is now in 1st grade and still remembers Miss Robbie and some of her classmates at Pathway, she keeps asking if we can come and visit her. If they were close to my house, my daughter would still be enrolled in their after school & Summer programs.

I took time off work to take my granddaughter for an interview with Cathy V at 10:30 am on a…read moreMonday. She knew my granddaughter was 16 and still scheduled an interview. She claimed she had to look into the minimum age to work there which sounds dumb on her part because how do you not know?!! She never followed up with my granddaughter. I can only imagine how they ignore the kids at the daycare! Get your facts together before you waste anybody else's time!

We absolutely love KLA of Naperville. Both my 2 year old and 4 year old daughters have attended…read morefull time since this location opened 9/2019. The school is gorgeous, clean, and we so appreciate that they have a ZONO device that kills germs on hard to clean toys. In comparison to other daycares my daughters have attended, they come home sick significant less. More importantly, we love the teachers and admin at KLA: Ms. Tiffany has been my 4 year old's teacher from the very beginning. She is down to earth, fun, and really connects with the kids. When I asked my daughter who her best friend was the other day, one of the 3 people she listed included Ms. Tiffany. My 4 year old is very shy but over time has opened up a lot more at school and improved her social skills with the help of Ms. Tiffany. Ms. Lisa is my 2 year old's teacher. She has young children of her own and she treats my daughter as one of own. I can tell how much she cares for and looks after my little one. Ms. Melissa is the art teacher - she works with all the children at KLA. She is incredibly nice, creative, and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of the kids. Ms. Heather is the principal. She is very responsive to parents and has been a pleasure to work the past 7 months. Martial arts and music class is part of the curriculum. I am also impressed by the Spanish exposure the kids get. My 2 yr old surprised me one day when she started counting her toys in Spanish without being prompted. My older daughter has attended 5 different daycares, and by far we have been the most impressed with KLA. I never worry about the quality of care my girls get while I'm at work. Thank you KLA of Naperville for all that you do!

We joined KLA schools of Naperville the week they opened and it went smoothly from the beginning…read more The teachers and leadership are very professional. Ms. Gaby (3 yr old class) is a great teacher - she is warm and deals well with all of the different personalities of the children. My daughter loves going to school there and since the stay at home order has gone into affect, the school has done a great job with conducting lessons via Zoom. This has really helped keep some normalcy for my child and they have gone above and beyond to prioritize the kids over all else. I highly recommend KLA to all my friends with children.

Where does one begin a stupid online review when a teacher physically assaults your child? It's…read morehardly a means of retribution, but there are other avenues being pursued to that extent. I make this review more as a warning to the other parents who send their children to Chesterbrook. My wife and I had enough issues dealing with the "educators" at Chesterbrook when our child came home with a head injury or covered in human feces - but if you batter our child, you have started something you cannot stop. Perhaps other parents reading this will feel the same way. To be sure, we are in no way 'helicopter parents' and believe in discipline. But, there is, of course discipline and abuse, and this crossed the line. Our son became scared and hesitant to attend Chesterbrook, and would tell us approx. a week later about this incident. Upon hearing this, we met with the "principal" - who showed us the video of the "teacher" being physical with our child. Oddly enough, the principal agreed that the contact was inappropriate and that steps would be taken to remedy the situation. Upon picking up our child a mere three hours later, we were told that the principal had been fired. Following that, in an act of retaliation, we were told that our child was moved to a class of children two years younger than him. When we met with the district manager (or whatever she claimed to be), she not only admitted that she had never video and laughed in our face while we met with her. Completely unprofessional and indicative of somebody who cannot handle their job responsibilities, much less have some control over the well being of children. I could (and would like to) name the relevant individuals, but that will only serve to have this post removed. Nevertheless, those responsible will be held responsible in court. But, my advice - ask questions and get your child out of Chesterbrook asap.

I have a 4 and 7 year old who have attended Chesterbrook for 1.5 years. My daughter is in PreK 2…read moreand my son attends the before and after school program. A few months ago, we were looking for a new place to send our children. I had really had it with all of the changes in staff and leadership at the school. I really loved the teachers when we first started but the atmosphere had changed and the teachers were very unhappy. I was beginning to see that it was hurting my children's experience at school. Right before we were leaving Chesterbrook, there was announcement that a new principal (Jen) would be transferring from the Plainfield Chesterbrook. I've never seen a school turn around so quickly (and I have worked in education for 15 years myself). I noticed an immediate change in teacher morale, cleanliness of the school and communication with parents. Because of the changes, we decided to stay. Jen sets high expectations for her teachers and is a great communicator. The teachers seem happy and the kids also seem much happier. Jen has also led new changes such as getting organic milk into the school, ordering new furniture and adding new learning materials. I hope the school continues to make these amazing improvements. As for the curriculum, my 4 year old just read her first book last night, teaches me words in Spanish, can add and subtract and talks about all of the "cool things Ms. Becca teaches her" at dinner each night. My kids are safe, appreciated and have a lot of fun at school. I'm not sure I can ask for much more!

We are proud parents of two children who have been attending DuPage Montessori for the past 6…read moreyears. This has been an incredible experience for our kids. They love the learning, nurturing and caring environment at the school. We truly believe in montessori methodology as the kids learn and master the concepts using concrete techniques. We're happy that DuPage Montessori has exceeded our expectations. The Teachers at Dupage montessori are extremely dedicated, passionate and love sharing their knowledge with the students. They go above and beyond to make the child feel comfortable, teach relevant material, demonstrate science experiments, nature walks with kids and countless productive/fun projects. While the children may be advancing academically, they are also taught to develop as a person and become leaders, be respectful, compassionate, develop good character, friendly through various community building exercises. A lot of success is also credited to Thought leadership, Management and friendly staff who encourages a freedom and responsibility culture where everyone(Teachers, Students) thrive. This school deserves a high-five!!

My girls have been attending this Montessori school, and it has been a truly wonderful experience…read more Ms. Joanne, along with all of the amazing teachers we've had--Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Prabha, Ms. Mary, Ms. Aruna, Ms. Tania, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Debbie--and the entire staff are incredibly compassionate and supportive, genuinely invested in each child's independence and personal growth. We especially appreciate the cultural activities, in-depth exploration of diverse topics, and the frequent field trips that make learning engaging and meaningful. These experiences spark curiosity, build awareness, and deepen understanding. The teachers are clearly dedicated and intentional, creating a warm, supportive space where children truly thrive. Highly recommend!

My son has been attending Guidepost from the time he turned one and it has been a pleasure watching…read morehim grow and achieve his milestones. The amount of independence that he has achieved during this course of time has been amazing. I love the Montessori approach that Guidepost follows. And the warm and welcoming environment at the campus is something that always stood out in comparison to other schools that we toured. The teachers are so loving and caring, and their prepared environment is a place where my son feels like he has the agency and knows exactly what he is supposed to do. He is always excited to go to school and the ample opportunity of outdoor play is something that he enjoys the most. Absolutely cannot recommend this school enough if you are looking for a Montessori school that truly nurtures the love of learning in your child. We love Ms. Natalie and Ms. Cindy and a huge shout out to the leadership team-Taylor and Lindsey at Guidepost at Downtown Naperville for running this amazing school in a seamless manner!

Our family loves this school!!!!My son has found a community where he loves going to school!!! I am…read moreso happy and proud of my child's progress! Ms. Trang, his elementary teacher is truly gifted she adapts to each individual child needs. Everyone in this school is very genuine and passionate it creates a safe and nurturing environment that children are able to thrive in. My only wish is that they expand and add an upper elementary/middle school. One more thing, the head of school, Ms. Aliza and Assistant head of school, Ms.Rita are amazing!!!! Thank you GuidePost Montessori!!!! :-)

The staff at Chesterbrook is wonderful. Our 2 boys, who attend full time, have learned so much and…read moreenjoy spending time with their teachers and lifelong friends. They did upgrade the management and technology here recently which has improved the communication with families (and likely impacts older reviews!). Worth a visit!

Our family couldn't have found a better daycare/school for our kids (now aged 4, 2 and 8mos). All…read morethree have been enrolled at Chesterbrook (Lisle, IL) since they were 12 weeks old and it still amazes us how much they have learned and so quickly. The teachers there are incredible - we would name each one here if we could, but would like to especially spotlight Ms. Jill and Ms. Keri, Ms. Alexyss, Ms. Page, Ms. Brittney, Ms. Kathy and Ms. Bos and on the administrative side Ms. Pamala and Ms. Sarah. They put so much effort each and every day into their lesson plans and all of the additional surprises that the kids can throw at them. They all clearly care about each and every kid in the school and in their class. We're so grateful to have them in our kids' lives. We would highly recommend Chesterbrook (Lisle) to anyone looking for a daycare/school.

I could not be happier with Children's Creative Corner. Making the decision to take your little…read morebear to daycare is not an easy one, but Ms. Jen and Ms. Bridget along with all the classroom teachers really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The first couple weeks my daughter was here I was just a mess, but they never seemed irritated in the least with my calls and emails to check in on her. It's been a little over a year now and she has been moved from the infant to the toddler room. There is always fun activities planned so my daughter never gets bored. All the little babes in her classroom seem happy when I drop off/pick up. They also use this super cool app so you can check in to see when and what your child eats, when they go potty how long they nap and my favorite-- sweet little pictures of your child having a blast. I really love seeing pictures of my daughter throughout my day, it softens the sting of not being with her. I am super appreciative of everyone at CCC and I would not hesitate to recommend the daycare center to anyone.

My two children have been going to CCC for three years now, and we are very happy and confident in…read morethe staff that work there. All the teachers and directors genuinely care about the children's development and well being. They are flexible, kind, caring and reliable. We absolutely love the new building and all the natural light with the big windows, new toys, big indoor spaces for play time in the cold months and nice new outdoor playground. We are very happy with our CCC family!

Too often individuals only take the time to contact management or corporate offices when they are…read moreangry; I have been meaning to take a moment to express my thoughts for the opposite reasons for quite some time now. We have been part of the Crème family since March 2017, and I can honestly say it was the best decision we have ever made for our family. Our 6 year old attended private kindergarten last year at CDLC, with Ms. Raquel Loerzel as his teacher. Although their KG year didn't end how we would have all liked it to, thanks to Covid, Raquel went above and beyond for these kiddos when they were sheltered in place to connect them to each other and to her. But more importantly than that, I see more so now how much she did for him. He is the youngest in his 1st grade class having just turned 6 two weeks ago and I feel she has truly set him up for success. She created such an amazing learning environment and I see him implementing so many tools that she taught him to problem solve on his own. THAT is powerful, and speaks volumes to a parent. When a parent asks a 6 year old "How did you know to do that" and their response is, "That is easy, Ms. Loerzel taught me how to do that!" ...especially when he hasn't been in a learning environment with that teacher for over 6 months it is really impressive. But to me, education is about more than just LEARNING. It is about development, and a caring environment. We watched him blossom right before our eyes, and become truly comfortable within himself thanks to Raquel Loerzel. She is a true gem. It was much harder than I had expected it to be for our son, and for us to have him leave the walls of Crème. Although he is thriving in 1st grade he misses being with his Crème family all day, but he does love seeing them each morning and being bussed to school on the Crème bus! Our 2 yr old started as an infant. Since we were familiar w/ the program by this point and felt like we were surrounded by family, my transition back to work was smooth. My job can be stressful at times and takes much of my attention during the day. As a working mother I am so grateful to the entire team at Crème- because peace of mind is invaluable. A few of the shining stars that my youngest has come across in his time at Crème are Ms. Kathryn (Infant 2), Ms. Sam and Ms. Sydney (Toddlers). Amazing is an understatement. My " AH HA moment" for just how big of an impact these ladies had on him came for me during his first week back in June 2020 post COVID. When Crème closed he was just starting a pretty intense "stranger danger" phase, so bad that a kid who had no problem getting haircuts could no longer do so because he was hysterical (and this kid is not one that cries, like ever!) So I was a little worried about what his return to crème would look like , especially given he had not seen his teachers in a few months, and they would be wearing masks. Well, I shouldn't have been surprised BUT the love and care they surrounded him with on a daily basis sure did stick with him. He walked right in like he was the Mayor of CDLC and didn't look back! He is now in Gard 2 and runs up to Ms. Taylor each morning full speed with the biggest smile on his face because he is THAT excited to spend another day there with her. I walk out of the building each morning with such a feeling of ease, knowing he is so happy being there. And last but certainly not least, I am not sure what I would do without Michelle Cardone. She has done such a fantastic job keeping CDLC clean, organized, welcoming post covid and just overall a place that my children want to be at each day. She has always been so quick to answer my emails, & extremely flexible through all of the necessary changes w/ the start of school schedule adjustments for our older son. She makes every parent feel like a VIP and makes each kiddo feel so special. She is the heartbeat of Crème Warrenville and brings such life to the school. She wears many hats and is my go-to gal for any questions & is always so accommodating! My oldest loves when Ms. Michelle drives him to school on the crème bus. I told her that if it isn't me that is the last face that he sees before he goes into school each morning, knowing it is her caring face that he sees (albeit half under a mask) that makes me feel so much better. She sent me a message after drop off one morning, because she wanted to share something really special with me. As she was dropping him off and he was exiting the bus she told him to have a great day, and he said "You too, I love you" and got off the bus. It is so great for a mom to hear that her son is in an environment where he feels so cared for and that he is also able to reciprocate his own feelings. Furthermore, the excitement that Michelle had wanting to share that story with me just made my day! She is irreplaceable. I said that becoming part of the Crème family was the best decision we have ever made for our family and is all thanks to the team above.

I don't want to be a person who only thinks review is worth the time if it's negative, so here I am…read morewith 5 starts. It's a great school! I love how nice and accommodating everyone is! When my child has some big feelings and tears, teachers make sure everything is taken care of and send me a picture with a smile saying "see, mama, all good"! It's, obviously, beautiful. I also like the uniform policy cuz it eliminates the waste of time with toddlers picking what to wear for a long time. Love the cameras and the entry point system. It's our third daycare of 2022, and I think this one is here to stay for us

We love this preschool. My daughter is in the 3 Day per week afternoon class for 3 year olds. Mrs…read more O takes her time with the children and I've seen my daughter grow in leaps and bounds this year. I enjoy the special events they have had for Halloween and Christmas so far and look forward to more of them! There is frequent communication between teacher and parents and administration and parents. The facility is brand new and immaculate. I am consistently impressed with everything it has to offer. The enclosed park outside and the indoor motor room are so fun. Parents are encouraged to come to class on birthdays which makes me feel very involved. The curriculum is based on books and means I can easily reinforce it at home. Pick up and drop off are a snap and I feel very secure. We cannot wait for next year and years to come with my younger daughter.

I usually get SO excited to write reviews. I'm happy to share my family's amazing experiences with…read moreGLP. But I'm a little heart broken that I'm writing this review because I no longer have a preschooler...I have a kindergartner! Almost 3 years ago my daughter started going to the Stepping Stones class at GLP. Stepping Stones is a wonderful pre-preschool program for kids 2.5-3yrs who aren't able to or aren't ready to start preschool just yet. This is an amazing class for the kids that are a little shy, aren't quite potty trained, or just as an introduction to the classroom environment. Mrs. Eileen and Mrs. Denise are exactly what you'd expect from a preschool teacher. Warm, fun, caring, perceptive, I could go on for days. The kids just love them, loved their class and could not wait to go into the class each time(no separation anxiety here). I was lucky enough to help for the day, and they really create an environment that fosters creativity, learning, exploration, and wonder. Mrs. Eileen also helped me and gave me resources to get my youngest into a great special needs preschool program with the school district. Mrs. Eileen and Mrs. Denise are an awesome team and they also do "All By Myself" and "Little Campers" classes to name a few. My kids still get super excited to see them in the hallway or around the park district. The year when my oldest officially started preschool, her teachers were Mrs. Hanssel and Mrs. Lisa. For 3 year old preschool she had to be potty trained, which I was very nervous about. At home she'd fight me on going to the bathroom or wait til the last minute and have accidents. It was a major power struggle. So her first day of school as I left, I honestly felt like a mother bird pushing her baby bird off a branch. But things went smoothly, she actually had an almost accident, they changed her, and after that there were no more problems. My daughter loved going to school and she got really attached to her teachers, especially Mrs. Lisa. She also came out of her shell and started making friends, all while learning ABC's, counting, colors, and so much more. Mrs. Hanssel really has a knack for making learning a blast. The art projects and class activities she comes up with are super creative and engaging. She is very personable and her weekly newsletters were very informative. For her last year of preschool, my daughter was first with Mrs. Staib MWF, but switched to Mrs. Witt and Mrs. Cheryl's class so she could go M-F. These. Teachers. Are. THE BOMB. My daughter blossomed under their careful attention. She's more talkative and confident than ever before, which blows my mind since she's always been so so quiet and shy. She's learned to write all her letters, and even read a little too. Mrs. Witt greets the kids each day, starts a dialog with them right away. I think it really lets the kids know that they are important but also to leave their cares at the door. I swear, my daughter is insane in the morning and impossible to get out of bed. But as soon as we get to school, she's a different kid! So excited to see her teachers and learn. I knew these teachers would be great because the summer before my kids had camp classes with them. The first day I brought them, I was so afraid my son wouldn't be able to participate and that his special needs would be too much of an obstacle. Mrs. Cheryl was so understanding! She asked a lot of questions to better understand him, made sure he had extra help, and even helped get him a Seaspar aid which has helped him participate in other park district programs. He was so happy to be included! And the camps they come up with are so fun. Each week is a different theme, from art to pirates to dinosaurs. The team at GLP is wonderful. Each teacher clearly loves what they do and it makes this preschool a very special place for the little ones to learn and grow. If they can turn my wild rapscallions into productive members of society, they can basically work miracles.