Great daycare ! Miss Priscilla is always a phone call away for any issues and responds to all…read morecalls/txt effectively. Ms. Leslie is very attentive to detail and watches over the kids especially the picky eaters like my daughter. Thank you all for your hard work. Miss you already!

My child started in the dual language program in dec. he has learned so much so far he is talking…read moremore in both English and Spanish. He has fun as well they play and do crafts.

my children been at this school since 2024. Since changing principal's ive had the worse…read moreexperiences here. they have a policy that's states say you can make arrangements for tuition when unable to pay but doesn't give you the option. the moment you can't make a payment they kick your children out of school. I have lost my long term job because of this!!! They are rude. staff talks about each other. they change teachers every couple of weeks. they can't keep staff. the principal shouldn't be teaching in class rooms if there is enough staff. this past year and a half by far is the worst. we miss Mrs ferand. she actually helped her community and cared about her students education. ms Taylor cares more about the money than she does these babies education. ms Thornton don't get me started on her.

My daughters attended this school and it set them up for educational success. The teachers and…read morestaff are very caring and supported my daughters from Green room to kindergarten graduation. Ms. Soosan has run this school for many years and it's very special to the neighborhood. No other school offers extra activities like Piano, Ballet and Hip Hop. If you're looking for a great place for your kids education, you should start here.

We've had our son with this daycare for 1.5 years, starting when he was just 5 mo old - we cannot…read morerecommend them highly enough. Quality of care is phenomenal, the communication is easy and frequent. They're also considerably cheaper than most options in the area, especially for children under 2. If you are looking for early childhood care in the Niles/Morton area you should absolutely check out Mersiha!

Mersiha has been an amazing addition to our family! My daughter has been with her since she was 4…read moremonths. This was my first baby and I was apprehensive about daycare; however, I went through a lot of nannies due to scheduling conflicts. When I went to Mersiha, you could tell she had a love for children and what she did for a living AND carried around a planner to set up dates far out in advance. I love how organized she is and how she interacts with kids. As a pediatric nurse with no family in the area, it was a God send to have Mersiha's family daycare around the corner. She was flexible with my crazy 12 hour shifts. She is very reliable and I have never had issues with having the coverage that I needed. Her prices are very reasonable for the area. Her attention to detail is amazing and she was even willing to support all of my first mom needs. We had an app and she would chart to appease my neurotic nursing nature. She helped me with getting Rhiley on a schedule and would alert me to any issues that were present with our little one. It's amazing how she keeps track of it all. I loved how much fun I could tell Rhiley had from spending a full day with Mersiha and the other kids. You could tell how much they both loved each other. And I loved how big of a smile Rhiley and Mersiha had when they would both see each in the morning or evening. My heart is broken that we are having to relocate but hopefully this is a see you later and not a goodbye. We miss her already and wish that we could take her with us! I highly recommend Mersiha's Family Daycare for any childcare needs that you have in the Bay Area. She is literally THE BEST!

My son has been going to Sugar Plum Tree for 3 years and it has been the one constant since we…read moremoved to Park Ridge. We can rely on them to care, teach and provide him many learning experiences so he can become an independent little boy, ready for kindergarten. They helped him learn to talk more with wonderful songs, colors and shapes in Acorns, drink out of an open top cup, potty training & clean up after himself (lunch and toys) in Sprouts, learn all his letters, numbers, writing, follow direction, independence and more in Discovery and Koala classes. Each classroom has an appropriate teacher-student ratio with colorful, private rooms each with their own personality. And during the pandemic, they have kept each child and staff member safe with their rules to protect and keep the mask mandate since the kids are too young to vaccinate. Mrs. Waters and his pre-K teachers have supported our son in most his special ed needs by allowing his private therapists to come to the school. He gets SLP & OT sessions in per week while aligning with his teachers to work with his therapists which help him transition from therapy back to gym or class time. This has been such a big help to know he is getting many of his needs met. Thank you Mrs. Waters, Lynn, Brittany and all his teachers for your help, support, learning and life skills for our son throughout these years!!!

We couldn't be happier with Sugar Plum Preschool! From day one, our child has absolutely loved it…read more The environment strikes the perfect balance between work and play, it's clear the teachers understand how to make learning fun and engaging.The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, and the staff genuinely care about each child's development.

We have been sending our 4 1/2 and 2 yr old since they were 2 and 1 year old respectively. Teachers…read morehave been very patience with my son who require therapy, and accommodated with our need of having therapist coming to the center. They have kind and loving teachers who both of my kids loves. The teachers update the app which keep you inform about our two kids, and able to communicate with the teachers that way also help us to understand what's going on. We see both of our kids learn and grow with their classmates and teacher. We are glad and thankful we found SCC.

I enrolled my son at Swift in November 2012, one month before he turned 3. The staff was extremely…read morewelcoming and helped to make his transition (and mine) as easy as it could be for his first day care experience. I really value that this is a family-run facility. Everyone who works there that I've encountered makes the school a warm environment for my son during the day, from the director to the teachers to the kitchen and cleaning staff. He's now in the preschool program for 3-4 year olds & he loves it. The teachers are very well-qualified and have the patience of saints. The daily reports are a great reference for me when I pick him up, so I can better understand how he spent his day and what lessons they covered from one day or week to the next. Since he started there in November, I can see his self-confidence growing and his social development and conceptual skills have increased tremendously. It's fun to see him carry over these lessons and concepts from preschool to home. I'd recommend Swift for any parent, whether this is you're first child or you're fourth child.

I couldn't be happier with the decision to move my children to Kiddie Academy. I'm pretty sure my…read moreeight-month-old son could be happy anywhere, but he clearly is very happy at Kiddie Academy. His teachers in the Butterfly room are incredible. They clearly understand infant development and approach his learning accordingly and with love. When she moved up to an older room at our old daycare, I lost my silly, happy three-year-old daughter. Since moving to Kiddie Academy, I have seen a TREMENDOUS change in my daughter. She is happy to go to school every day. We talk about it all the way home and all the way to school. She is happy to wake up in the morning and happy to play at home (sometimes pretending to be at school again). She no longer has outbursts at home (or at least not often...) and she has stopped "grunting" at us when we try to engage her. She even gets mad when I pick her up too early from school because she doesn't have enough time to play with her friends. Her teacher at Kiddie Academy is so loving and has taught her so much. She had no interest in any activities at her old school, but now she wants to show and tell me all of the things she has learned. In the span of just a few weeks, she went from not being able to even hold a pen properly to being able to write her name. I'm a high school teacher in the public schools. My main goals for a daycare are for my kids to be happy and safe. Kiddie Academy provides me with the peace of mind for these goals and so much more. I couldn't recommend Kiddie Academy any higher.

Our toddler has been going to Kiddie Academy for about a month now and we love it! Engaged and…read morelovely staff and teachers. Clean and organized facility. Fantastic value as well. They organize seasonal events, fun theme weeks, and even special STEM activities. We couldn't be happier, highly recommend!

I have to admit, I was terrified of putting my almost-three year old into day care. I pictured…read moreevery bad scenario under the sun. Initially I had sitters coming to my home, but one of them was stealing from me, two of them had no vehicle and required me to transport them, and two of them were completely unreliable. I missed so many days of work that I was worried I would lose my job. So when my daughter started kindergarten, I looked for a center close to her school. I went in and met with the staff, talked to them, watched the kids in the classrooms and outside in the playground. I figured if it was really awful, I could switch to the same-priced day care at my daughter's school (which required my son to be three and potty-trained, neither of which he was.) The first week was rough. He cried every morning "I don't want to go to school!" He clung to me. He sobbed and needed to be pried off of me so I could leave. I was sure this was NOT going to work out. But then he woke up Saturday morning and said "I go to school?" and was disappointed he could not. The next week he would get quiet when we arrived in the morning, and stood off to the side watching the other kids, but there were no tears or clinging, and the teachers said he was okay after I left. The next week, he would quietly go pick out a "table toy" (blocks, tinker toys, puzzles, etc.) when we got there and start playing. When I would pick him up, all the kids would say goodbye to him and he would say "see you tomorrow!" By the end of that week, he was obviously adjusted and content. It has been almost 2 months and he is speaking more clearly, doing better with fine motor skills, and will "choose" to share with his sister, rather than being told he has to. Don't get me wrong, there have been a couple of negative changes too. He is quicker to shriek when he doesn't get his way, and he has decided he should speak in a whine a few times, which does not get the desired response from me, so he has mostly stopped. I wish they were doing a little more to potty train, but I know it has to be a nightmare to have to deal with that in a class of 15 kids. It is much easier to put on a diaper than to change soaked clothes and mop the floor, especially when you have a bunch of unruly toddlers to watch. I SO get it, and I am guilty of it sometimes myself, and I only have 2 little ones under my supervision. The staff is very helpful with any questions I have had and they are all extremely kind and gentle with my sometimes crazy kids, which means more to me than I can express. There are tons of things for the kids to do, and they have free play and also organized play. They go outside every day, and he receives meals and snacks. He particularly loves the songs with corresponding body movements, and he has been so focused on that sometimes that he has missed me come in to get him. Their prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of care he has been receiving, and I am so glad I made the decision to send him here. Initially I had planned to switch him to the day care at his sister's school so that I can do just one drop off in the morning, but I intend to keep him here until he reaches school-age. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for care for their littles.

So disappointed that small world, which is a block away from my home won't consider accepting…read morefoster children. You call them and they give you the run-around and/or tell you they will call you back to consider but it's not true.

Lucila's daycare has exceeded our family's expectations over the years. This daycare came highly…read morerecommended to us and we couldn't be happier. My son has definitely benefited from the care, love and education Ms Elena and her team give to him. She adds a Montessori approach for all ages and provides so much care into everyone's needs. Ms Elena shows pride in her work and is continuously working on her education and certifications for the benefit of all her families and their children. The daycare is always clean and inviting. The team and the environment is always calm and pleasant. Even during times of big feelings, they consistently provide patience and care. My son absolutely loves coming to daycare. We truly feel like family with her devoted community and are blessed to have found her. Highly recommend!!!!

We have been going to Ms Elena for almost 2 years and couldn't be happier. She has been our first…read moredaycare experience and it has been nothing short of phenomenal. She takes the time to get to know each kid--she and her staff show such love and care for all the children. My daughter loves going. Sometimes my family needs flexibility on the days she goes and with advanced notice Ms Elena is able to accommodate. Ms. Elena keeps the place clean and maintains it well. We love the meals--the kids get a variety and exposure to many different foods. We are so happy we loved Ms Elena and her team to be a part of our family!

We've been there for the last two months (basically since they opened) and I'm a big fan. Our…read moredaughter is in their toddler program and she loves going to school every day. A few highlights - the leadership there are so friendly and open. I feel like they know my child and care about her... And that they're willing to partner with me about what my child needs. - the curriculum is also pretty solid. I appreciate the opportunities my child gets to engage in activities that help develop her gross motor, fine motor, language, etc skills. - the communication is also awesome. I get pictures throughout the day as well as a daily report that outlines not only the basics of eating, sleeping, and toileting but also what she learned and how it ties to the curriculum I'm a big fan

Brought my infant and ended up pulling her out within 3 weeks of being there and ended up needing…read moreto quit my job because there were no other openings for infants in nearby daycares and we don't have family nearby to help out. They over-promised in the tour and under-delivered. They told us they would have someone watching the infants sleeping at all times, and I never saw anyone in that area of the room. Also, they let babies cry without helping them and the teachers don't know developmental milestones and do developmentally inappropriate activities with infants. The teachers ask you for heads up before you arrive, and I quickly realized why the one time I didn't give a heads up. They were neglecting my 3 month old daughter. The director, Amber, defends the staff who spends lots of time on their phones rather than caring for the infants. Beware of bringing your infants to this place.

Our son went here from when he was 5 months old to 18 months old until we moved out of state. As…read morehis parents we couldn't have been happier with his teachers, facility and the atmosphere. We could be at ease that they would be transparent even if it were a small bump or cut he had. They keep it clean and sanitized especially in the infant room. Our son loved his friendly teachers and eating lunch here ;)

I could not have chosen a better daycare for my girls. This place feels like family. The staff is…read morewhat makes A-Karrasel so special. They are patient, energetic/positive, and treat my daughters like their own. All of the teachers have worked there multiple years which speaks volumes to the kind of community they create at A-Karrasel. I trust in them entirely. We get weekly lesson plan updates to see what our kids are learning which I love. We moved our girls here from another daycare in the area and it was the best decision I made for them. As a mom, it is so comforting to know I am sending my kids somewhere they are safe and loved every day.