We've been with LSP for two months after moving from the city. We loved our previous daycare, so we…read morewere nervous about finding somewhere just as great. Those worries quickly disappeared because we're loving LSP! My son is in Infant 2 (Lilliput). Ms. Maureen and Ms. Janeth are the absolute best! They plan so many fun and engaging activities for the kids and document everything so we can feel involved and see what our little one is up to throughout the day, even from afar. Ms. Lily has been wonderful too. It's nice to connect with someone who has a baby around the same age as my son. An honorable mention goes to Ms. Jess in Infant 1 (Emerald City), where my son spends the end of his day. She's always so cheerful and has shared some really helpful tips with us, which we appreciate! We're so happy we found LSP and are grateful to have such wonderful teachers caring for our son!

We love having our little one at LSP! His teachers are highly qualified, patient, and so so loving…read more Ms. Maureen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, making his early education experience exciting with age-appropriate cause-effect science experiments. Ms. Janeth is a favorite of the children because she takes the time to create a bond with them. My kiddo was not taking his bottle well with her when he first transitioned, and she worked on it until he finished most of it! Ms. Lily is my son's favorite. He always has a smile for her. She exudes love, care, and comfort. And whoever comes up with the art projects, BRAVO! They're too cute... football feet!

Where do I begin on how amazing this place is! From the moment you walk in the front door you are…read moregreeted with smiles and hellos. All of the staff are friendly, caring and treat us like we are theIr family. All four of my kids have attended Guiding Hands and they absolutely love their time here. The staff here go above and beyond, from my daughter learning how to count to 100 by 10's (in the day care van on the way to school!) to the check ins when my children aren't there on their normal days , the teachers have even checked in on us after doctor appointments. This place is filled with wonderful staff and kids. I would absolutely recommend Guiding Hands to everyone, I have never walked out the door and worried about the care and safety of my children.

We have loved Guiding Hands for our now 10 month old son who has been attending since he was 3…read moremonths old. All of the staff are fantastic. He has too many great teachers to count (both in the infant room and the 15 month - 2 year old room who fill in). Not only does he drop off and pick up with a giant smile on his face but he has learned so many things because of how great these teachers are (clueless parent here). Special shout out to Ms. Dulce and Ms. Jahayra who have been amazing.

Our son has been attending Peter Pan for the last 3 years, and we are big fans! Coming from a home…read moredaycare, we weren't sure what to expect - but we love the program 1) the staff is incredibly caring and dialed in to the kids 2) they have an amazing STEM and nature program. Learning about animals and trees and even raising swallowtail and monarch butterflies from eggs! 3) they have great communication with an app that provides pictures and updates throughout the day 4) they helped my son through big life events (potty training! Writing his name!) 5) the food they serve is great- you get a menu monthly. They even tell you what and how much your kid eats 6) good blend of structure and play, with lots of hands on learning. It's amazing, my son loves it here. If you are looking for a good daycare and preschool program, Peter Pan is a great option!

We absolutely love this daycare! Our 18-month-old looks forward to going every day, which is such a…read moregift. We tried two other daycares before finding this one, and the difference has been night and day. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and creative in keeping our son engaged, incorporating a wonderful nature theme that he absolutely loves. It's clear they know how to make learning and socializing fun, while also creating a safe and nurturing environment. We couldn't be happier and are so grateful we found them!

I have my 3-year-old triplet girls and 18-month-old son enrolled at Guidepost Montessori for a…read morefull-time schedule, five days a week, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. The girls absolutely love Miss Tara, Miss Julia, and all the teachers they interact with, coming home excited each day to share stories of their day. One of my daughters even has a half-day at school before being brought to daycare by the school bus, and she's always met on time, making for a smooth transition to the rest of her day at Guidepost. My son is starting to talk now, and it's incredible to hear the new words he learns at daycare. Miss Nereida and Miss Jelena have a special bond with him, and he clearly loves his time with them. The positive energy he and my girls bring home is wonderful. The daycare also does an amazing job encouraging independence. It's heartwarming to see the kids come home and confidently clean up after meals or playtime. I highly recommend Guidepost Montessori to anyone looking for a nurturing, joyful, and independence-focused environment for their children!

We were part of the inaurgal group at this location, and witnessed first hand the many changes over…read morethe past 2 years. There were definitely growing pains to get where they are today but I genuinely feel they now have an amazing and solid team of staff members. Extremely happy with and appreciative of all the caring guides (teachers) and staff who help make every day enriching and fun for our kids while at school. It is apparent they put a lot of effort in everything they do. They do a great job of communicating regarding the day to day and progress of our children. I especially love the photos documenting their adorable daily activities. We love our Guidepost community!

So we did not end up sending our baby here…read more But nonetheless, I wanted to take this opportunity to write a great recommendation for Nikki and the rest of the staff. Earlier this year, we were looking for a daycare solution for our six month old. We heard great reviews, and so we came by for an in person tour and paid a deposit here. The staff was so welcoming, and it was evident that they really cared about taking good care of the kids. Additionally, there coronavirus protocols were spot on. They took great care to enforce a 100% masking policy, and it sounds like the vast majority of the staff had also been vaccinated. I loved that even though it looked like a commercial building instead of a school, they had different rooms for the different aged kids, kitchens, security cameras EVERYWHERE, and even outdoor space. We felt welcomed and Nikki answered every question we could have possibly had. Another endorsement is that she sends her own kids there! Anyway - we wish things would've worked out - it's purely a matter of distance and proximity - but we would've been thrilled to send our kid here. Thanks Nikki and the team!

We enrolled our son at Kiddie Academy of Darien nearly a year in advance while I was pregnant…read morebecause we knew how competitive childcare openings are in the area. We completed the enrollment agreement, paid the enrollment fee, signed all required paperwork, and received written confirmation that his enrollment was finalized with a scheduled start date of August 17, 2026. As we got closer to his start date, I reached out to introduce our son and check on the waitlist for an earlier opening. That conversation is when I learned that our confirmed August start date had been pushed back several months. I was told an email had been sent months earlier, but our family had somehow been left off the distribution list. Here's what makes this unacceptable: no one ever contacted us to let us know our confirmed enrollment had changed. We only found out because I reached out. Had I not, we would have continued planning our return to work under the assumption that our son was starting in August. I emailed both the center director and management outlining my concerns and asking for a resolution. I followed up when I received no response. Neither email was ever acknowledged. Instead, the only communication we received was an automated message informing us that Lucas's start date had been changed AGAIN. Mistakes happen. Ignoring families after those mistakes happen is a choice. Childcare is one of the biggest decisions parents make. Families arrange maternity leave, work schedules, and finances around confirmed enrollment dates. The complete lack of communication and accountability throughout this process was incredibly disappointing. Thankfully, we found another daycare that welcomed our son sooner and has been proactive, organized, and communicative from day one. Looking back, I'm grateful this happened before our son ever started because it showed us exactly how communication is handled when something goes wrong. If you're considering Kiddie Academy of Darien, I would encourage you to look at the many other excellent daycare options in the area before making your decision.

We have been through multiple day cares over the last three years, and both of our children (1 and…read more3) love this daycare, as we have been here for about a year. We plan on bringing our future child to Cadence as well. The teachers are fantastic. Jen truly cares about each and every family that goes to Cadence, and it cascades down to their teachers. Our children come home happy daily. They offer multiple extracurricular activities including soccer, karate, and music classes which is a great feature for the children.

My daughter started in the pre-k room just short of turning four and she would do anything to get…read moreout of "learning and working on letters." Within the first week of her being back at school she was writing letters in her name and now can write her full name and asks to go to school each day so she can learn. She loves Ms. Tait and i couldn't be more appreciative for her patience while working with my daughter on her level to help her excel. She sat with her and helped correct her pencil grip then did different fun and exciting activities to teach her letters and sounds. My daughter is always excited to show me what she did when i pick her up. Please keep up the excellent work! I'm proud to have my daughter in Cadence Pre-k.

To be completely honest with you, you are making the wrong decision not coming here! Everyone…read moretreats the children with so much love and respect! When I had my daughter here about 3 years ago I could not feel more secure in my decision. Judy and Beth the owners are so welcoming and passionate about their jobs it makes you feel okay going to work and dropping your children there. Anyway you better hurry because they always are on a wait list.

I have two children who have been attending RSG for about a year and a half and I'm VERY happy with…read morethem! This is a great family owned facility and they do a great job. Organic catered lunches, plenty of stimulating activities, and proper discipline and praise. I'm already sad that my oldest will be going off to kindergarten in the fall and won't be attending RSG any more. She'll miss it!

My family loves Active Childcare. I have toddler twins that have been in for around 2 months. They…read morehad been in a different daycare since they were babies, and when we moved to IL we were nervous to find a facility we liked as much. But we've loved it! The kids seem excited to go school each day. We haven't had any concerns since joining. I mean what other daycare has soccer fields and a huge play gym?! Highly recommend.

My eldest daughter is graduating Pre-K this year after attending Active Childcare since she was 6…read moremonths old. We are very pleased with the care, education, and fun our daughter experienced over the years. A special recognition to Ms. Jenna and Ms. Ally's Preschool 3 class during the 2024-2025. our daughter learned her letters, her manners, and made the best group of friends.

My son loves Kensington! He's been going there for about a year and has learned so much. The…read moreteachers are devoted and really care about the children. The curriculum is fantastic and very hands on. My son will come home and tell us the new Spanish words he has learned. It's wonderful to see this type of progress at 2 years old. I highly recommend Kensington to families in the area!

From the owner: A pioneer in early childhood education since 1969, Kensington School is built on a foundation of…read morechild-led curiosity, balanced with academic excellence that builds confidence, inquisitiveness and wonder in learning. Nationally recognized for excellence, Kensington School offers private nurseries, preschools, and kindergartens across Northeastern Illinois, including Chicago and its suburbs. Our innovative curriculum, inspirational teaching, and beautiful classroom environments make Kensington School an outstanding first-school experience.

We have been sending our 2 year old son to Chesterbrook for 9 months now and so far have been very…read morehappy with the teachers, program and curriculum. I toured many different places before deciding on Chesterbrook, from other daycares to Montessori to church programs, but Chesterbrook stood out with its warm atmosphere and seemingly happy kids. As a mom I feel less guilty dropping my kid off here all day than I would some other place and that's important ;) Some of the things I like best: - Light filled rooms (one daycare we toured had no windows to the outdoors which was very depressing) - Structured activities - Nice teachers and low teacher turnover (at least in our room) - Daily emails on what the class is doing, often with pictures - Quarterly progress reports on skills your child has acquired (funny to read for a 1 year old but I still like the update) - Recess twice a day - Open 6:30-6:30 -- important for a commuting mom like me - Strict sick policy - this is also a pain when you're child has to stay home because he had a fever the previous day but I appreciate the effort to try to minimize illness - all milk is organic A few things I would change: - You have to pay even on holidays (it's a set weekly tuition). This may be standard at daycares though, not sure - They are closed on some random holidays (Columbus Day?)

We have an infant at Chesterbrook and love it! Everyone has been so welcoming from day one. I was…read morevery nervous to leave my child (Ms Stacy helped ease my fears) and Ms Farah was so kind and really is a baby whisperer. Ms Citlalli is also fantastic! super happy with our time at Chesterbrook Academy!