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Recent after school program reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Lisa M

5.0

We could not have made a better choice that choosing Lisa to watch Shannon. Shannie has been in Sowing Seeds since she was three months old -over two years now- every day we're thankful. Our first child was in a well established daycare. With Shannon we were looking for something different. We...

- Tom B

THE GODDARD SCHOOL BUFFALO GROVE

5.0

A few months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we needed to find a new daycare center for our son, as our previous daycare permanently closed. We chose Goddard School of Buffalo Grove due to the clean, safe facility and the educational curriculum. Our son really thrived in the environment, so after our...

- Teresa S.

Fantasy Island Schools For Kids

5.0

Really good school! My kids love it, the food is great. We love this school and we won't leave it.

- Olga K.

Zion-Concord Lutheran School

5.0

Best value private christian grade school in the area

- Ryan

CHILDREN'S LEARNING PATH MONTESSORI SCH

5.0

My daughter attended preschool there last year and had an amazing time. Their care and attention to each child and their family is one of their greatest assets. They made sure there was individualized attention for each child and to their parents/families. Communicating their needs right away....

- Euna B.

After school programs in Des Plaines, IL

Katina's Daycare

1046 Hollywood Ave, Des Plaines, IL

I have a small in-home daycare. I am a mother of 3 fantastic little people! The 5 of us are a very active family. We're always learning new things, doing projects and having fun. My family is one of my greatest accomplishments. I like to get involved with sports that my children are enrolled in and...

Anis Daycare

2146 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Ani's Daycare located in Des Plaines Illinois is a listed home-based childcare center that provides a safe and nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves infants, toddlers and pre-kindergartens. It offers before and after school programs. The facility is open from Mondays through...

5.0

(9)

Hello! I am a childcare provider and preschool teacher serving families on the northwest side of Chicago and its close surrounding suburbs. Within the last 20 years I have also taught dance, lead after-school theater groups, lead parent and tot classes and was a Sunday school teacher. I care for...
5.0
"Lisa has cared for our son Bill since he was 8 weeks old. We were so nervous as first time parents, but after meeting with Lisa, we felt confident Sowing Seeds was the right place for him. Our son and another baby started there at the same time and we have now been...

Kathryn N.


THE GODDARD SCHOOL BUFFALO GROVE

THE GODDARD SCHOOL BUFFALO GROVE

1050 BARCLAY BLVD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL

Starting at $2034/mo

5.0

(3)

5.0
"I rate Goddard 5 stars, spectacular! We enrolled our child (at the time age 3) in January 2022 and have been here for a little over a year. We are very happy and pleased with having chosen Goddard as we are a family that places high priority in investing in early...

Sonja A.


Fantasy Island Schools For Kids

Fantasy Island Schools For Kids

6100 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(1)

Fantasy Island Schools for kids, LLC is a multilingual daycare, pre-k, & kindergarten childcare center. We are a multilingual program with a robust and collaborative curriculum optimized for education as well as socialization. We provide healthy meals COOKED FRESH DAILY and offer impeccably clean...
5.0
"Really good school! My kids love it, the food is great. We love this school and we won't leave it."

Olga K.


Zion-Concord Lutheran School

Zion-Concord Lutheran School

865 S. Church Rd, Bensenville, IL

5.0

(1)

Our Lutheran/Christian school offers a complete educational experience for 3 yr olds to 8th grade. Our Early Childhood program is well respected in the area and highly referenced by our parents. We are not just a daycare center. Our school is fully registered and recognized by the Illinois State...
5.0
"Best value private christian grade school in the area"

Ryan


Right At School

Right At School

990 Grove Street Suite 500, Evanston, IL

Right At School provides meaningful before- and after-school enrichment programs located right at your child's school. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning and a commitment to healthy living. We have school-based programs at the following Evanston/Skokie schools: Bessie Rhodes - After...

A Plus After School Zone

A Plus After School Zone

1240 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL

1.0

(1)

We are one of the 3 A Plus Day School Facilities in Palatine. We Opened in 2011 in order to provide Palatine's families with quality after school care at a reasonable price. There is an abundance of activities that will appeal to school aged children. We also provide a suitable environment to...

LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER Portage Park area

LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER Portage Park area

4159 N LARAMIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Starting at $215/mo

We believe that children learn through experience. It is our job to provide children with as many experiences as possible, to take advantage of experience as they occur and to guide children to learn and benefit from their experiences. Professional trained and experienced teachers head each...

Guidepost Montessori at Schaumburg

Guidepost Montessori at Schaumburg

22 Kristin Drive, SHAUMBURG, IL

At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...

NORTHBROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL

NORTHBROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL

135 SANDERS RD, NORTHBROOK, IL

Starting at $2280/mo

At our schools, we provide unique, supportive, and respectful environments that nurture the spirit of your child. With over 40 years of combined experience and dreams, we founded these schools to build peaceful learning communities for children and adults. The main objectives of our schools are to...

Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook

Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook

1085 Lake Cook Road, DEERFIELD, IL

At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler, to deepening knowledge and building...

Annies Home Daycare

Annies Home Daycare

1907 Seneca Lane, Mount Prospect, IL

Hi and welcome to my Care.com. My name is Annie and I have been a licensed daycare provider for the past 20 years. I am licensed by the state of IlIinois and DCFS. I am 48 years young with 3 older children myself. We are located in Mount Prospect near 294 and accessible to Palatine road and 53. We...

Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center

Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center

1605 Vernon Ave, Park Ridge, IL

Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center is a Christian based preschool, kindergarten and child care center providing a quality education with curriculum based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Messiah's goal is to provide a loving environment conducive to the individual social, emotional,...

CHILDREN'S LEARNING PATH MONTESSORI SCH

1133 PFINGSTEN RD, NORTHBROOK, IL

Starting at $1390/mo

5.0

(1)

We provide excellent care and academic program . Our summer program brings more versatile development for children ages 2 to 6 years old with Montessori Philosophy. We encourage children to engage in full individual learning instead of doing same thing for everyone
5.0
"My daughter attended preschool there last year and had an amazing time. Their care and attention to each child and their family is one of their greatest assets. They made sure there was individualized attention for each child and to their parents/families....

Euna B.


Wesley Child Care Center & Extended Services based in Glenview, IL offers Preschool, Kindergarten, Before and After School Care, and School-age/Summer Camp programs. The center specializes in children ages two years to Sixth Grade and operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:45 AM to 6 PM.

Little Angels

7749 N Nordica Ave, Niles, IL

I offer services before & after school care and helps in there home work and teaches them basics like number counting's, reading and learning poems.

In an enduring partnership of almost thirty years, the Glenview School Age program has offered before- and after-school care to children kindergarten through age 12 who are students of the Avoca School in District 37 of Glenview and Wilmette. The program is also in session during winter and spring...

Smiles of Niles

Smiles of Niles

7129 W Wright Terrace, Niles, IL

Hi! My name is Shahtaj Ashraf, and i have recently started working on getting home based daycare license in Niles. I have more than 5 years of childcare experience working with kids of all ages in daycares like YMCA and Kinder Care. I love working with kids, and can accommodate 4 kids at this point....

zoha corporation

4N194 CHURCH ROAD, Bensenville, IL

We accept after school pick up, snack, and 1 hour nap with homework help after the nap. Timings are 3:00 TO 7.00 PM. WE ONLY ACCEPT CHILDREN FROM 5 YEARS TO 12 YEARS.

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