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Recent preschool reviews in Chicago Ridge, IL

Word of Life Academy

5.0

Our family love this daycare and the staff is amazing. Such good people.

- James J.

Plum Tree Academy

5.0

I love this daycare for my daughter. It's a very homey feeling & Ms. Lewis does wonderful with the children. My daughter has become so much more independent & just overall loves the environment with the other children. Story time is her favorite. Ms. Lewis is a great teacher. She works with the...

- Alesha E

Little Leaders Academy

5.0

My kids have been attending going on 5 years. My son who is Autistic, has now since aged out, but they helped him break out of his shell and speak more. My Daughter still attends, and she loves it. She is excited to go in every morning! Overall, everything has been great!

- Tiffany A.

Soul Purpose Learning Academy

5.0

During my search for quality child care, I found myself quite overwhelmed, that is, until I visited SPLA. The provider has a secure, clean, and well organized home that is equipped with a wide-range of child age-appropriate activities. During my visit, I was comfortable with the level of security of...

- Rhonica D.

Love2Learn Christian Preschool

5.0

My son Noel (3 years old), my husband and myself absolutely Love, Love2Learn Christian Preschool! Noel was having a hard time at the other daycare he was attending (just two days a week) he was making it very difficult to leave him especially with the crying and tantrums he would throw. I reached...

- Rudi B

Preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL

Penny Lane Schools

Penny Lane Schools

10255 S. Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL

Penny Lane School started at 8901 s. 52nd Avenue in the fall of 1988 with an enrollment of 25 students and three staff members. We have expanded, moved and grown to serve more than 300 students with 80 staff members. We now have two separate locations with various programs available to serve our...

Word of Life Academy

Word of Life Academy

PO Box 438771, Evergreen Park, IL

4.4

(7)

Word of Life Academy provides care for all children. We specialize in children with special needs. Charity provides care for children, ages 8 weeks to 10 years of age. We offer a preschool enrichment program as well as before and after school care. We are fully licensed and certified to care for...
5.0
"We feel so comfortable leaving our children here. Such a safe and warm place. Happy to be here."

Robin


Plum Tree Academy

Plum Tree Academy

15036 Robey Ave., Harvey, IL

5.0

(1)

I was a Head Start teacher before starting my own childcare business I've been teaching for 28 years. My home Daycare is a very loving environment. I prepare children for Kindergarten and help school age children succeed in all subjects. I have am and pm slots open.
5.0
"I love this daycare for my daughter. It's a very homey feeling & Ms. Lewis does wonderful with the children. My daughter has become so much more independent & just overall loves the environment with the other children. Story time is her favorite. Ms. Lewis is a...

Alesha E


Little Leaders Academy

Little Leaders Academy

1856 W 69th St, CHICAGO, IL

Starting at $1030/mo

5.0

(1)

Little Leaders Academy is a licensed daycare and learning center for children ages 2-6. We supply diaper and wipes, fresh hot meals, in house field trips, celebration of holidays and birthdays, and a variety of learning experiences. We provide very small class settings, onsite outdoor play, and we...
5.0
"I have two sons enrolled here and I very happy with the program. I have never seen a more loving Director than Ms. Char. The area the school services is troubled. Ms Char and Little Leaders Academy give back to the community in extraordinary ways. I have seen...

Malinda C.


Soul Purpose Learning Academy

Soul Purpose Learning Academy

16649. Central Pk, Markham, IL

5.0

(4)

Before and After school Private child care services 24/7, Catering to the child and parents needs. Daily parent connect that supports the child daily activity through sent video and photos. Security cameras. Transportation available. Safe, nurturing and loving environment with one on one care,...
5.0
"During my search for quality child care, I found myself quite overwhelmed, that is, until I visited SPLA. The provider has a secure, clean, and well organized home that is equipped with a wide-range of child age-appropriate activities. During my visit, I was...

Rhonica D.


Love2Learn Christian Preschool

Love2Learn Christian Preschool

8104 S. Lockwood Ave, Burbank, IL

5.0

(1)

If you are looking for a FUN, safe, positive learning environment for your preschooler consider our Love2Learn Christian Preschool Program in Burbank, IL. We are a small family run program focusing on children ages: 2.5-5. Potty training help is available. Our vision is to create an environment...
5.0
"My son Noel (3 years old), my husband and myself absolutely Love, Love2Learn Christian Preschool! Noel was having a hard time at the other daycare he was attending (just two days a week) he was making it very difficult to leave him especially with the crying and...

Rudi B


Sisters Home Day Care

Sisters Home Day Care

604 68th Street, Willowbrook, IL

5.0

(3)

Hello! My name is Suzanne. My sister and I run a day care in her Willowbrook home. We provide a loving home environment while you are away. We encourage friendship and cooperation among the families in our care. Most of the children that we care for begin as infants and remain in our care until...
5.0
"I really enjoyed this home daycare. They were big on open communication, thought of creative activities for holidays for kids and outside activities. My son started going when he was 1 years old and he felt welcomed since day one. My son is now 3 and I can see how...

Melissa N.


5.0

(2)

5.0
"My son has been going Under Carrey’s Care since he was an infant. He is now 18 years old. He comes back and works for the summer just because he loves the teacher and the working environment. My daughter is in the infant toddler classroom. I really love her...

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Creative Development Child Care, Inc.

Creative Development Child Care, Inc.

10049 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)

Thank you for taking time to visit our profile! We are not babysitters, but child care professionals and educators. At Creative Development Child Care we partner with parents to promote the development of each child. We provide a preschool learning environment in a safe, loving and nurturing home....
5.0
"Highly recommended!! Very clean and structured. Really helped my son along with reading, writing, math, and critical thinking. My son is now in a private school and doing very well with the curriculum. Ms. Nichelle is very nurturing and attentive, and kept me in...

KeShaun H


We Are The Future Presidents

We Are The Future Presidents

843 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

4.4

(7)

We Are The Future Presidents childcare center is a new high quality program just 20 minutes from downtown and steps away from the CTA bus line. We offer extended hours and free field trips with no copayment for two months. The hours of operation are 6:00am-7:00pm and the age groups served are 6weeks...
5.0
"This daycare is very supportive and has helped my child with the many areas of his development. I have always been paranoid about daycare centers, but this center is very nice and they are like family to my family."

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Mary's Day Care Home

Mary's Day Care Home

3821 Harrison, Brookfield, IL

Children are a joy. My licensed daycare home provides quality care for ages 6 weeks through school aged. The curriculum is for infancy until preschool. I provide many opportunities for structure play, music, exercise, art, baby signing time and just hanging out. Children are encouraged to have self...

My Home Daycare

My Home Daycare

16624 Paxton Avenue, Tinley Park, IL

I am looking to care for one to one to three children in my Tinley Park home. I have a 4 -year-old in preschool, a one-year-old and an 8-year-old who is in school full-time. I am watching children from my home. I will also be open to before and after school.

Suzanne S

Suzanne S

6010 Avalon Ave., Oak Forest, IL

I am a mother of two school age boys. I have more than 15 years experience with children of all ages. I started caring for children in my home 7 years ago and absolutely love it! I love to get the children outside as much as possible. We have a nearby park and we have so many activities to do just...

NEW PISGAH DAY CARE

NEW PISGAH DAY CARE

8128 S RACINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Silver Quality Rating Bi-Monthly "Mad Science" Classes, & Art Lessons Spanish Lesson provided by "Spanish Horizon" Teaching Strategies GOLD Curriculum

Toddler State University

Toddler State University

8030 S HARVARD, Chicago, IL

Recreation Education is the culminating way for the future generation to learn, and retain new information and skills. Ms. Nika, Founder, specifically trains her staff to follow the employee motto, "Teach how THEY learn, not how YOU want to teach!" Toddler State University...

Sheila's Learning Playhouse

Sheila's Learning Playhouse

9812 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL

I give exceptional care for children, ages 0 to 12 years, in a loving private home setting. I offer before and after care for school aged children, nutritious meals and African centered studies once a week, sibling discount offered!!

Mary's Day Care Home

Mary's Day Care Home

3821 Harrison, Brookfield, IL

I provide Monday- Friday quality licensed day care. Caring for children 6 weeks to 12 years. My assistant and I are both certified in CPR and first aid. I have taken many workshop classes in early child development. Children are encouraged to have self worth and respect for themselves and others....

We have programs Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 11:00, for $450 per month, or extend until 1:00 for $750 per month. RPC preschool is celebrating 53 years of "catching 'em being good"! Our positive play-based education provides creative problem-solving learning opportunities for children. The extended...

Successful Beginnings Learning Center

Successful Beginnings Learning Center

105 E. 142nd St, Riverdale, IL

Successful Beginnings Learning Center offers a Christian nurturing environment for all children. Each classroom, from toddlers to school-age children, has age-appropriate environments to encourage children to learn, play, and explore. Each classroom has highly-trained teachers that are full of...

Noah's Ark Preschool

Noah's Ark Preschool

9230 S. Pulaski Rd, Oak Lawn, IL

Noah's Ark Preschool provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Oak Lawn, Illinois, for kids from two and a half to six years old. The curriculum promotes learning through academic readiness, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. To meet these goals, the children will have...

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