I loved being a student at Washburne. Most of the teachers I had there are retired now. I loved…read morethe student council parties and going to Walker Brothers before school started. I know I got a great education there from a great staff. I loved the teachers I had there.

We visited several other schools, and were drawn to Sacred Heart School in Winnetka. This is such…read morea warm and inclusive community, and we're so fortunate to have decided on this school for our child's education. Our son is on to 2nd grade this fall, and his kindergarten and 1st grade education, care, and experience, continues to be extraordinary.

I have never been part of such a caring community like the one I have found at Sacred Heart. I have…read morefour children at the school ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade, and they have built so many happy memories, made lifelong friends, and have received a top notch education. The staff and the principal are second to none and have gone far and above to make school fun and safe during the pandemic. People really take care of each other here. When someone is dealing with something tough, or having a hard time, this community shows up, supports you, and lifts you up. Plus, there are many fun parties, sports, fine arts, etc., it is easy for kids and adults to make friends! It's an awesome place to be!

I do not recommend this school. My daughter had an awful experience her first day and we had to…read morewithdraw her.

From the owner: Brightmont Academy has served K-12 students since 1999 and has campuses in Arizona, Colorado,…read moreGeorgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington.

We live in the city and I teach in the North Suburbs. I was looking for a school somewhere in…read morebetween (it's just a short jog off the Edens), that would provide a high quality education & well rounded experience. As a teacher, I definitely feel like I know what to examine when deciding upon a school. I visited a number of private schools, but when I toured St. Joseph, I felt such a great vibe & I just knew. I visited multiple classrooms in multiple grade levels. Students were engaged in learning in EVERY room in entered (speaking from experience, this is not something you can train kids to fake for a tour). Entering our 4th year at the school, it's everything I hoped it would be. There's such a sense of community at St. Joseph. The way younger students are paired up with an older buddy really developed a sense of belonging from the start. My kids are constantly learning, integrating technology in their learning, and most importantly happy! There are a million opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities & as a working parent, I love that before & after-school care is reasonably priced & available at the school. I really have nothing but great things to say about St. Joseph. If you're looking for a fabulous school with a great community feel, I highly recommend you visit and check it out for yourself!

From the owner: Our Mission is simple and embraced by every member of our School and Parish:…read more St. Joseph School is dedicated to academic excellence for every child, and fosters personal and spiritual development within a distinctly Catholic community of faith. We implement this mission through a partnership between our students, parents, staff, Parish members and the community. Catholic values and morals are emphasized and children are nurtured spiritually, morally, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Students learn respect for themselves and others. Our School provides a high-quality learning environment in which every student develops a love of learning in a safe, inviting community. Uniqueness is celebrated, allowing students to reach their maximum potential.

Kim saved my sanity and marriage. Seriously. She's that good…read more I know that might sound crazy, but if you're reading this review, it probably means that you're in a situation that's no bueno with your mini me. There is a solution, and it's Kim. As first time parents, my husband and I thought we were totally prepared -- we read the books, listened to the ancedotal advice, put together somewhat of a game plan, etc. -- then our sweet daughter arrived and sleep became a relic of the past. (Honestly, the 40 week pregnant rolling around uncomfortable sleep suddenly seemed like the best sleep I'd ever gotten in my life.) So, after 15 weeks of doing the craziest things to get our little love to sleep (including, but not limited to, trying every swaddle known to mankind, building a little fort around her legs so that she wouldn't startle so easily, running in every time she dropped her pacifier, you get the picture...), we hemmed and hawed and finally called Kim 10 days before I went back to work full time. So, here's what happened: PK (Pre-Kim; a/k/a what my husband and I affectionately refer to as the "Dark Days"): Daughter slept in co-sleeper by our bed; every night we did a 10 step routine before bed and would repeat as necessary throughout the night to get her back to sleep; at 15 weeks, our little girl was waking about every 3-4 hours and couldn't nap during the day without lots of sleep props. We were exhausted and on edge. AF (After Kim; cue angels singing from heavens): after 9 days of following Kim's step-by-step instructions, our 16 week old daughter was in bed by 7 pm each night, woke 1x a night for a feed, and awoke between 6:30-7 am the next day. She now wakes up happy, plays in her crib and waits for us to come in and say good morning. Our night routine now consists of 5 steps and doesn't involve rocking, pacifying, or crying. For her one night feed, I would feed her and then put her back in the crib -- again, no rocking, pacifying or crying. (At 6 months our daughter dropped her night feed herself and now sleeps from 6:30/7:00 pm to 6:30/7:00am every day). Make no mistake, I know lots of people read Weissbluth or Ferber and sleep train their babies themselves with varying degrees of success, but Kim gave us the tools and support to sleep train our daughter with confidence -- without feeling like we were abandoning our daughter or doing irreparable harm to her psyche. Without Kim and her support, I'm not sure I would have had the intestinal fortitude to see the sleep training through. Kim is honestly the best money that I have spent thus far as a parent and, I know I shouldn't say this, but I would actually pay her more for the piece of mind and sanity that she's given me.

From the owner: Needing to rock or feed a baby to sleep - We'll get him falling asleep on his own for you or any…read morecaregiver! Running the kitchen sink/fan or driving in the car to lull her to sleep - We'll get her falling asleep by herself, so you can lay her in the crib and she'll fall asleep on her own! Frequent night wakings - We'll get baby (4+ months) to sleep through the night without waking up until morning so you both feel well rested the next day! Late bedtime - We'll change his schedule and get your child in bed between 6-8pm (and bonus - you get your evenings back!) Popping in the pacifier every hour at the night - We'll get your baby to stop depending on the pacifier to fall asleep so you can stay in your bed and not have to pop it back in all night! Not being able to concentrate at work - we'll get your baby to sleep through the night so you can be more productive at work!