Schools near Elburn, IL

“We have had the absolute best experience at this preschool. My son has attended both summer camp and regular classes, and it is truly the highlight of his week. He is so excited to go and comes home happy every single time.

Ms. Kristy is incredible — not only is she wonderful at what she does, but she is so patient, caring, and genuinely amazing with the kids. You can tell how much love and thought she puts into everything.

This preschool is truly the best experience. We feel so grateful to have found it and couldn’t recommend it more highly.”

“Our 20 month old daughter started in May and has had the best experience at Lighthouse Academy! She’s grown by leaps and bounds and talks so much more! It’s amazing to see everything she’s learned over the last 6 months. She loves all of her teachers and friends at school. I love getting multiple photos of her each day and hearing about what she’s learning in class so we can continue it at home. I highly recommend Lighthouse Academy!”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at this preschool. The teachers genuinely care about each child and create a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn and grow.

Our child has developed socially, emotionally, and academically since attending. The staff does an excellent job communicating with parents and keeping us informed about classroom activities, milestones, and upcoming events.

We especially appreciate the balance of structured learning, creative play, and character development. It’s clear that the teachers are passionate about what they do and are committed to helping every child succeed.

We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this preschool has had on our family and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a caring, high-quality early childhood education program.”

“This place has been wonderful for me and my family. I cried so hard the first day I dropped my little guy off and they were so wonderful. We have been so lucky to have had the best teachers for our son. They truly care about him and his learning. They have handled all our concerns with patience and grace. They also have great community engagement events. I highly recommend!”

“My son has been attending EduCare since he was 4 months old and he just turned 4. There are honestly not enough words to truly explain how amazing the teachers and staff are. To simply put it, every single day I had to go to work instead of being able to care for my son, when I dropped him off I never had a worry in my heart. The growth I have seen in his education and development was unmatched at EduCare. If it weren’t for us relocating, my son would without a doubt continue his journey at EduCare. Ms. Sonia and Ms. Kim are the most kind and compassionate directors, always willing to help when I needed my son to attend extra days or understanding when I needed less days. The care here is seen every day when I pick up my son and he is happy and healthy. I would give EduCare 100 stars if I could. If you are looking for amazing, intelligent and caring staff while also setting a good educational foundation for your child, do not look any further.”

“We LOVE Brightest Stars! My son has significantly improved his penmanship and has been starting to read! Mrs. Jorden is amazing with the kids and we could not be happier! Highly recommend!”

“My son attended the summer camp program 3 days a week, and it just so happened that the days he went, fun field trips were also scheduled. He had so much fun during field trips, but I noticed he didn’t like going to camp when there were no field trips scheduled. He enjoys hanging out with older kids, especially since our neighbor’s kid also attended, but the boys were separated due to the year difference. It would have been nice if there could be exceptions to their age group rules, but I also understand that they have age groups for a reason. Aside from that, I do recommend the program!”

“We have been at Primrose for about 7 yrs now between two of our kids. Choosing this school has been the best decision for our kids! Staff is simply amazing including teachers, support staff, program director and the owner! Words cannot describe how grateful we are for them all. Highly recommend this school to everyone!!”

“I have been at Kiddie Academy for a few months and my experience has been amazing! The staff and engaging and fun. The curriculum is educational and appropriate and the building is clean and fresh. If you are looking for early education, definitely put Kiddie Academy at the top of your list.”

“Love this place my kids love it here the teachers are amazing ? I love that you can see your kids on live video and they post about your kids :) and miss Larixza is the best jk teacher my daughter loves her she’s great with kids ☺️”

“After my son having been in Kindercare for years, it was a no brainer that I would enroll my daughter as well. I was referred to this Kindercare and I am GLAD that I was. Everyone was so welcoming and excited to see my daughter. We have been there for over a year now and I have had no issues and it takes us 15 minutes to leave just so my daughter can say bye to everyone lol. I have and will continue to refer people to this daycare.”

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Children of America in North Aurora. My daughter is 4 years old, in Pre-K, and has ALL, and this school has truly been such a blessing for our family. From the very beginning, they have worked so closely with her, supported her, and made her feel safe, loved, and included every single day.

What stands out most to me is how much the staff genuinely cares about the children. You can see it in everything they do — from feeding them, playing with them, interacting with them, and helping them learn and grow. The school is always so clean, organized, and welcoming, and every teacher and staff member is incredibly kind and caring.

One of the things I appreciate most about this location is the structure, routine, guidance, and consistency they provide. The kids truly learn so much here, and the teachers treat them like their own children. As a parent, there is no better feeling than knowing your child is happy, safe, understood, and excited to go to school.

I especially want to thank Jocelyn, the director, for being so amazing and supportive. A huge thank you as well to Ms. Lizzy, Ms. Destiny, Josabeth, and Cristina for everything they do every single day. Ms. Destiny has especially made such a positive impact because she can relate to my daughter, and it means so much for my daughter to know that it’s okay to be different and that she is accepted exactly as she is.

This school has brought so much comfort and happiness to our family, and I am beyond grateful for the love and care they show my daughter every day. I would absolutely recommend Children of America in North Aurora to any parent looking for a caring, understanding, structured, and loving environment for their child.

Thank you all so much — it truly means more to me than words can express.”

“My grandson has been attending the South Street KinderCare for over a year now and I wanted to express what a wonderful experience we have had! My grandson has thrived since the day he started at KinderCare and it is exciting to see how developed his vocabulary and social skills have become. His teachers are caring, attentive and take the time to know the individual needs of the children. The Directors, Anna and Jaylen, are amazing! They are hands on and have a solid relationship with all the parents and children at the school. Every morning, when I drop off my grandson, I know he is safe, learning and developing new skills and loved. I couldn't ask for anything more! Thank you to everyone at the South Street KinderCare!”

“We have had our daughter enrolled for almost a year now, and we love it here! The teachers are amazing (and there has been no teacher turnover.. which says a lot) and my daughter is so comfortable here. We are also fans of the curriculum - lots of outdoor play and learning. We also have a picky eater, but she eats every meal here! Would definitely recommend to any and all!”

“We had a wonderful experience at Kiddie Academy of St. Charles over the past two years. The staff truly cared for my son and created a safe, supportive environment where he could learn and grow. They were especially helpful with his potty training and provided great support with his speech delay, which made a big difference for him. It gave me peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands every day. I’m very grateful for the care and attention he received here and would highly recommend Kiddie Academy of St. Charles to other families.”