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Recent child care center reviews in Lincolnwood, IL

EDGEWATER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

5.0

I have 2 kids attending, one has been there for a while and the other will be starting soon. The staff is fantastic and they have a great center. I trust them wholeheartedly, they've been our go-to place and and we've recommended them many times to others.

- Rob ..

Joyful Noise Christian DayCare

5.0

Joyful Noise is definitely a 5! I highly recommend!

- Lydia G.

HAR ZION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

5.0

We had a wonderful experience sending our child to pre-school at Har Zion Early Childhood Center. We were initially attracted to the school by Ms. Claudine, the heart and soul of Har Zion, who is incredibly warm and nurturing and sets the tone for the entire school. The children feel loved and cared...

- Andrew L.

GAN SHALOM

5.0

Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!

- Jennifer D.

Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

5.0

Super miejsce mila atmosfera I wspaniala pani Danusia

- Katarzyna P

Child care centers in Lincolnwood, IL

Children's Care Development Center

3925 W. Lunt Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL

I truly enjoy and love working with kids! I have worked with CCDC for over a year now and I enjoy going to work every single day. I have learned so many new things since I've been working there. I work with toddlers from the ages 1-2 and also have experience with infants up until Pre-K. I've had...

5.0

(2)

Edgewater Early Learning Center is a NAEYC & ExceleRate Illinois Gold rated center located 0.4 miles from the CTA Argyle Red line Station. We cater to the individual needs of each child, family and community within our care. There is a unique sense of family-centered care that truly supports the...
5.0
"I have 2 kids attending, one has been there for a while and the other will be starting soon. The staff is fantastic and they have a great center. I trust them wholeheartedly, they've been our go-to place and and we've recommended them many times to others. "

Rob ..


Joyful Noise Christian DayCare

Joyful Noise Christian DayCare

4243 West North Ave, CHICAGO, IL

5.0

(3)

At Joyful Noise Christian Daycare Center, we understand that choosing the center that is right for your child is a significant decision. For this reason, we are here to provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for your child with a dedicated team of experienced educators who are...
5.0
"Joyful Noise is definitely a 5! I highly recommend!"

Lydia G.


HAR ZION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

HAR ZION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

1040 N HARLEM AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL

5.0

(2)

At Har Zion Early Childhood Center, we believe that children thrive when families partner with professional educators to create a lifelong love of learning through exploration, creativity, collaboration, and Jewish tradition.
5.0
"Har Zion has been an incredibly warm and caring home away from home for my son. The school builds a very loving and supportive community for both the children and families, and the small classroom sizes mean the children are closely engaged with the teachers, as...

Christina P.


GAN SHALOM

GAN SHALOM

3480 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL

5.0

(1)

Opened in 1981, Gan Shalom is Temple Sholom of Chicago’s premiere Early Childhood Education Center. We provide an enriched educational experience devoted to laying the foundation for lifelong learning and strengthening family life through the transmission of Jewish values and traditions through...
5.0
"Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!"

Jennifer D.


Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

7622 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

5.0

(4)

We are an extraordinary European childcare. We are awarded by an Illinois Excellerate Program. It's because of our warm environment, health and safety of our children, education of our employees (all teachers have Master s degree in ECE). We are not just a licensed daycare. We offer the best care...
5.0
"Super miejsce mila atmosfera I wspaniala pani Danusia"

Katarzyna P


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.


Mersiha's Family Daycare

Mersiha's Family Daycare

8935 North Wisner Street, Niles, IL

5.0

(4)

Hi, my name is Mersiha (Mer-see-ya) I am the owner of Mersiha's Family daycare. Prior to establishing my own family daycare, I've worked with children of all ages at daycare centers, pre-schools, and as a nanny for families. I originally started my family daycare in 2015 in San Jose, California,...
5.0
"Mersiha has been caring for our four month old daughter and we couldn't be happier with her daycare services. She is extremely caring and dedicated to the children she cares for. Mersiha also has a background in Early Childhood Education so she does more than just...

Valerie L.


GROWING SEEDS PRESCHOOL LLC

GROWING SEEDS PRESCHOOL LLC

2750 NORTH RACINE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL

Starting at $1760/mo

5.0

(1)

Growing Seeds Preschool is located at the Lincoln Park / DePaul / Lakeview neighborhood. We offer full-time, part-time and half-day programs for children ages 2 to 5 years old.
5.0
"Both of my daughters attended Growing Seeds Preschool and loved it! They were always excited to go to school and brought home wonderful projects each day. Miss Claudine and all of the teachers were so caring and treated the students with so much love and respect. I...

Gina G.


BUCKTOWN ACADEMY

BUCKTOWN ACADEMY

1903-05 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

5.0

(4)

Bucktown Academy is a nature-based program for children ages two through five. We provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience where children are prepared academically and socially for kindergarten. At Bucktown Academy, we believe that children learn through play within a...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Bucktown Academy. I have a PhD in Child Development and a Masters in Education so I have high standards which they exceed. Our 2-year-old loves going so much that he doesn't want to leave when we pick him up. Teachers, the...

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Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Ear

Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Ear

2550 W Addison, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Just open in the city of Chicago! Rayito de Sol offers a unique alternative for parents and participants to integrate their childcare with bi-lingual language immersion in a licensed and accredited program. Rayito de Sol offers award-winning child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years...
5.0
"I recently enrolled my little one at Rayito de sol and i cannot be happier with the choice i made. I was very nervous about leaving my child for the first time at a day care center but from the beginning they treated me like family. Its amazing how clean and...

Manuela A.


Dreamers Child Care

Dreamers Child Care

2682 Golf Rd, Glenview, IL

5.0

(3)

Dreamers Childcare and preschool!! Our center offers love and learning under one roof! Here at Dreamers, we provide a second home for your child, a place of comfort and security. Our infant/toddler program provides a secure environment that is fulfilling, enriching and supporting of all possible...
5.0
"Both of my girls have been going to dreamers since they were born. I couldn't speak higher of Oksana and her entire staff! This has truly been a home away from home for my girls. Dreamers has also prepared my girls above and beyond for the academic and social...

Ilene


Coddled Care

Coddled Care

2335 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)

Organic childcare for infants and toddlers ages 3 months - 3 years.
5.0
"We are so thankful for the excellent care given to our grandson in both the infant area and the toddler area. He has aged out now but we couldn't be happier with your wonderful beginnings in his life. Thank you to all of your special employees."

Beth H


CHILDRENS CREATIVE CENTER

CHILDRENS CREATIVE CENTER

2046 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Starting at $2000/mo

5.0

(4)

Our academic environment goes beyond traditional teaching methods. It is rooted in a deep-seated belief that establishing meaningful connections between students and teachers is the cornerstone of achieving holistic development and outstanding academic outcomes. We understand that education is not...
5.0
"We have attended CCC over the last three years. My first daughter started in the youngest room and is now in the oldest. I can’t say enough positive things about the program. My daughter loves going to school everyday and talks about her teachers on the weekends....

Rachael R.


Little Bird Child Care

Little Bird Child Care

3854 Birchwood Avenue, Skokie, IL

5.0

(6)

Are you looking for a safe, loving, and caring environment for your child? Are you searching for a place where your child feels comfortable, and you have a peace of mind while you are away? Little Birds Child Care is the place where your child gets one on one attention. You will receive daily...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Little Birds and Mazhar. My daughter, Maya (15mo) has been going since she was 3 months old and my family could not be happier. Mazher and her staff take excellent care of the children, provide a loving environment, and...

Becky S.


CREATIVE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL

CREATIVE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL

1735 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL

5.0

(1)

At Creative Scholars Preschool of Chicago, we strive to build a strong foundation for your child’s love of education. With a focus on early literacy development and supporting intellectual curiosity, we promote developmentally appropriate possibilities that enable us to discover the gifts each child...
5.0
"I’ve had 2 children at Creative Scholars: one current and one recently left for PreK. We love the school as the teachers are focused on learning through play. Both girls seemed to advance quickly in milestones as they interact with teachers. Most importantly they...

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CHOOCHOO CHICAGO ACADEMY

CHOOCHOO CHICAGO ACADEMY

2941 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL

Starting at $2250/mo

5.0

(2)

ChooChoo Chicago provides a nurturing, loving and home-like environment while supporting the academic and social-emotional development of children in our care through an explorative, play-based curriculum. Working Hours 7:30am-6pm
5.0
"We have been a member of the ChooChoo family for 1 almost 1 1/2 years now. My son is 3 years old. This was the first and only place we tried for him and we have been happy from the beginning. They are a family owned business with small groups. Their curriculum...

Joanna C.


LadyBug and Friends - Lakeview

LadyBug and Friends - Lakeview

1240 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL

3.3

(3)

To provide a holistic approach to education, where children can thrive in an environment which values their uniqueness and creates the foundation upon which they can build their future. Your child’s unique abilities and strengths will be expanded upon using our developmentally appropriate...
5.0
"The care we have received has been amazing. He has been at one of the Ladybug locations since he was 7 months old. We have always worked with the same director and assistant director. Really smooth. They care about the kids and have always had a super approachable...

Lauren S.


Chicago Children's House

Chicago Children's House

233 W. Huron, Chicago, IL

3.0

(2)

At Chicago Children's House child care's we believe that all children have an innate curiosity to learn. We believe that by offering well-rounded experiences and opportunities to learn and explore, children thrive. We are committed to providing excellent customer service within a childcare setting...
5.0
"We love CCH! Both of our boys have been there since they were infants with our oldest now in the pre-K room. The staff are wonderful and caring. I can drop off the boys without any worries knowing that they are going to have a fun-filled day full of learning, play,...

Catherine C.


City Childrens Academy

City Childrens Academy

777 N Green St1st Floor, CHICAGO, IL

5.0

(2)

City Children's Academy is a private childcare center/preschool located in River West (Chicago/Halsted). Our hours of operation are currently 7:30AM to 5:30PM. We offer full and part time programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks through 6 years old. Our mission is to serve the total...
5.0
" We have had our son enrolled since he was 4 months old, so we have had him in CCA for 3 years and 8 months (he just turned 4 yrs old this weekend). We initially chose CCA based on a few different factors, but it came down to 3 - they were close in proximity,...

Jennifer K.


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