Schools near Hillside, IL

“Daylight Learning Center is a diverse daycare that strive to prepare your child/children for the next education journey. The commitment and dedication I witnessed from the staff and core teachers for each grade level was incredible. My son was born during the pandemic so he lacked social skills and struggled breaking out his shell in the beginning at Daylight. Ms. Valerie, Ms. Tracy, Ms. Ashanti and Ms. Lanya did not give up on my son despite his challenges he encountered throughout his journey. Having a support system like this is vital for parents! Today as he said his goodbyes, he said he almost cried as everyone sang the farewell song. Being able to express his feelings so openly now versus from the beginning of is journey shows just how much effort and dedication Daylight community impacted him. We will miss each and every one of you! Continue to be passionate and pour into each new daylight student to come!”

“My daughter and I enjoy helping people as you volunteered to put food in peoples cars. It’s a wonderful church! We’re so blessed to be a part of volunteering at this church.”

“Our child has been at VCA for over 3 years. Every second she has spent there I have felt 100% confident that she is taken care of. She has grown leaps and bounds since she first started at VCA. Their focus on learning, development, and fun has created a great environment for our Daughter to thrive. Ms. Jonyce and Ms. Jocelyn are truly amazing teachers / leaders. They know exactly what our Daughter needs to continue to grow!”

“My granddaughter attends TreeTown. The teachers are 100% committed to helping the whole child thrive, through play, arts, learning activities, and weekly yoga.She is excited to go and bursting to share about her day whenever I pick her up (2x/week).She loves all of the teachers, has made many friends, and the whole community is caring and fun and supportive of each other.Highly recommend this gem of a preschool!!”

“We had the BEST experience with Creative Montessori. The teachers are gentle and kind. Our son really flourished there! It is off of a resendential street (unlike most other daycares) and there is a large backyard with actual grass for the kids to play. The playground is great too! The quality of learning, empowering, and nurturing for the cost is insane. This is the third of our daycare experiences and was absolutely the best! Wish we moved him there sooner.”

“KC Woodridge North has had at least one (if not two or all three) of my children in their care for over seven years! We are so fortunate to have found them years ago by neighborhood recommendation. We have personally referred several others. Miss Kim and her staff are absolutely wonderful! My children have gone through almost every room in the facility and each one has been exceptional. The staff has been consistent throughout our time there which says a LOT. There is very little turn over keeping the learning environment for the children a top priority. Most daycare facilities cannot say the same. One of our children had some significant health issues at one point and the center was on top of it. Another has an anaphylactic allergy and I never worry about his allergy. My children’s education and emotional well-being has always been approached with respect, care, and an enormous amount of experience. This week we will be ending our daycare journey as we are aging into kindergarten with our youngest. I’ve teared up several times already. It will be bittersweet leaving our children’s home away from home.

10/5 stars. Cannot recommend enough.”

“we went there to check out some softball but the facility is really nice. Fields looked well taken care of. The grounds were clean... really nice brick walkway through the middle of it. The restrooms were clean too. I was there at the height of cicada 2024 and the noise was relentless.”

“Everyone at BELC truly cares about helping children develop. They provide a nurturing environment and help cultivate broad skills while also focusing on individual interests. Our son wanted to read independently, and Ms. Jodie took time each day to help him on that journey. Healthy snacks and meals and flexible aftercare options are available, and communication and billing is streamlined in the Brightwheel app. BELC is the place to go for Pre-K education.”

“We are so thankful to have found Cadence Academy Preschool. They have been so flexible with our part time schedule and provide outstanding care. Ms. Cady, Ms. Emily and Ms. Monce are AMAZING!! They are thoughtful, caring and energetic. The staff and teachers provide updates throughout the day and communicate well. We love Cadence!”

“I am so blessed to have BBM available for my daughter’s early childhood education! As a 3rd generation Arab American Muslim, I wanted to put my daughter in a Montessori environment but was always worried about her losing out on Arabic and Islamic tarbiyah. I put her in a well-respected secular Montessori school for half days when she was 2 and not yet potty trained. However, I knew that I preferred a program with Arabic and Islam for the following year so that the principles I was teaching my daughter could be strengthened while away from me at school too. And BBM checked all of those boxes for me! My 3.5 year old daughter now comes home everyday with a smile on her face as she asks to count together and tells me all about South America. She is also the one who reminds me, my husband, her grandparents, her cousins (everyone!) to say the duah before eating. It’s such a relief to know that I am able to give her an education that is rich in academics, emotional learning, English, AND Arabic and Islamic principles. Thank you so much BBM!!!”

“We were searching for a Russian speaking daycare with great food options for our child and Children's Land caught our eye. Even though there is no Russian speaking group in this location, my child's language skill improved so much due to listening to Ukrainian and practicing Russian at home. The child adjusted nicely to the daycare and made so many friends there. There are different activities for kids every day, including singing, painting and dancing. Honestly, couldn’t be happier ?”

“I love this place because they always have activities to do with the children, inside and outside the center.I have taken my daughter since she was 10 months old and she has learned many things from the teachers. They are always attentive to the children in all aspects. I am very pleased with the services they provide and I recommend them 100%.”

“We have had a great experience at TLE Addison. The teachers and staff are wonderful and warm, they truly care about each and every child. The teachers have been so open to supporting my child with his service providers, and have celebrated his accomplishments. The teachers and staff here is what makes the difference.”

“First of all just want to express my gratitude and thanks to the staff because they have done an awesome job with my daughter and she has overcome her shyness as time past by. She has learn and developed a lot of her vocabulary and interactions with other little ones like herself. I recommend this place so much to who ever needs their little one to start learning new things and learn what rules are”

“The teachers are well educated and committed. The classrooms are well structured. There doesn’t seem to be any turnover. The school staff is very thorough in keeping up with their communication through emails and monthly newsletters. There is always a staff member available to speak to at any given time. Couldn’t be happier at Goddard in Darien!”

“Have been working with these lovely people for 2 years now and they are wonderful. They keep up with the kids individual needs and really work with the parents when they are struggling because they care and do whatever they can!!!”

“We are so happy at Little Sunshine’s! The teachers are wonderful, caring, and so involved with each child. The front desk management is cheerful, warm, helpful, and always willing to pitch in wherever needed. Our son is excited to go to school and loves to tell us all about all the fun and engaging activities each day. Our son is happy, well cared for, and thriving in every area we could hope for. He is closely bonded with his teachers and friends and looks forward to seeing them each day. Ms. Monika and Ms. Whitney are amazing! We love Little Sunshine’s and are so happy to partner with them to ensure our son receives the best care and education. LSP staff, we cannot thank you enough ❤️”

“My daughter attended the day care for a little over a year and It was definitely a very good experience , I always felt like she was in a safe environment and well taken care of , they helped tremendously when it came time for her to potty train and to teach her to be more independent , the staff is always so nice and they made me feel very comfortable with leaving my child , they would even text me pictures of my daughter so that I could feel at ease at the beginning , specially Maria , I will be forever grateful to Dobbs for what my daughter learned with them and the time she spent there , it was definitely bittersweet when we had to move on to a preschool , so I would
Recommend them
Completely!”

“I absolutely love PAW, I felt like they were very “strict” in the beginning process but it all was for the best interest of our kids. I love what they do and my daughter has only been there for a few months but it’s definitely helping her develop and I appreciate the staff they have always been nice to us. I love that they utilize brightwheel so I can be updated throughout the day.”

“My two year old and infant attend ALC #4 in La Grange Park. We started in April 2023 and have been SO pleased with our experience. We were transferring from our Lincoln Park daycare and found it to be a very smooth transition. The teachers have been very nurturing and my two year old is genuinely happy walking into school each day to see her teachers and friends. They offer great programming, ample outside time and lots of arts and crafts. My infant just started and I feel very comfortable entrusting her care to the wonderful teachers here. It's a big decision finding the right fit for full day childcare and I am very happy our family found ALC #4.”

“My son attended this daycare for 4 years and he loved it. The teachers are always in contact with what happens with your child. You grow a family with them the teachers are very patient and loving towards the children.”

“Little background:Our first son went to a different daycare locally (in Schaumburg)...just 1....for 5 years straight. No major issues. We moved homes and had our 2nd one, daughter. We went through 4 nannies in 8-9 months and finally were ready to put her in a daycare.We chose ANOTHER local daycare (post-pandemic time, high demand, low availability, long waitlist etc.). The center itself was great and accommodated us at a 24 hour notice! Director and teachers were good, but in the 6 months, our daughter was there, she kept falling sick every few days...severe rashes, yeast infections, HFMD - 3 times...needless to mention the regular cold/cough/fever etc. Add to that, her vaccinations! We were sick and tired but mostly, felt sorry and helpless for our daughter.Then, we found BH at The Chancellory location. Ms. Sabryna and Ms. Jo were very accommodative from my first phone call.* The floor plan is so inviting and open - makes you want to spend time there.* The teachers have been very caring...first in the toddler room and now in the 2s.* The rooms are large and spacious.* They have 3 sectional playgrounds in the back.* It's amazing how every little kid wants to engage and interact even with the administrators and share their thoughts!* It's been over 8 months now and our daughter is flourishing there.* They handle sicknesses and infections very seriously and proactively (instead of us telling them!)All this is a testament to their commitment, compassion and longevity of teachers.Although, my drive time went from 4 mins to 12 mins one way and the price was almost 40% higher (compared to the previous daycare) I am happy to drive/pay, knowing our daughter enjoys her time there. The care is much higher! She has not had 1 diaper rash since then or a viral infection..other than cold once or twice.Definitely recommend this location, if you are able to afford it. Check if your employer has a discount program - that helps.”

“Cannot say enough amazing things about Creme and the care they provide for my children. I found this on a whim during the pandemic when we needed to switch to childcare and the minute I walked in, I knew my child was going to thrive in the care. The teachers and staff could not provide a better place for my children to be cared for. My daughter will be entering kindergarten next year so prepared because of the education that she receives from Creme. The facilities are a dream come true for children. Infant care is absolutely top notch as well the updates from teachers and opportunities my baby has to learn is more than I can ever think of at home. It is not easy to decide where to send your kids for care but Creme is the place that makes my family and my children full circle. My baby is so bored at home now because he absolutely loves being interacting with his friends already and my older child raves constantly about her teachers. Thank you Creme, Ms. Chris, Ms. Val, Ms. Jeanine and the ENTIRE staff. We are grateful everyday that you help us with caring and teaching our children in their formative years.”

“After being a single father for practically 3 years out of all the day cares I had my daughter in this is by far the best. And the kids love it too. I wish I would have known about this place sooner. But now we don't have to worry as much I know the kids are in a good place I can start getting my life back together now”

“We love this facility! First time ever having to put one of my kids in daycare and I was so nervous. This place has been so great and everyone of the teachers are just so amazing! Highly recommend!”

“Our daughter has been going to KinderCare since she was 7 weeks old and LOVES going to each morning! She is constantly learning and excited to show us what she's done each day when we pick her up after work!! I can't say enough about the teachers and directors who work there! We are now expecting a son within the next few weeks and he will also be going to KinderCare! It's a nice feeling knowing our kids are so well cared for while we're at work!”

“Our daughter have been there for 8 months and she is thriving. She is loved and cared for. She walks into the school and comes home everyday with a smile on her face. She is learning and is very social. We love her teachers and the directors there and highly recommend Kiddie Academy.”

“My daughter has been enrolled at Bright Horizons in Downers Grove for 18 months now. I'm very happy with the care and enrichment she's received! The teachers and support staff are amazing, the activities are fun/instructional, and the facilities are beautiful. My daughter started in the "Ones" program when she was 14 months old and I look forward to watching her grow at Bright Horizons throughout her early childhood.”

“Kiddie Academy - Park RidgeThe whole staff is amazing. It starts with the great example on how to treat people from their Director Sarah. The entire team is friendly and capable. I was personally impressed with how long they have maintained their staff. Which is a testament to a well run organization. The infant room staff was especially good consisting of Kayla, Mahogany, Maria, and Katrina. You can trust your Child is in safe hands at Kiddie PR.-Andrew”

“I trust this daycare with leaving my son in there care. The teachers are great and the owner has a lot of patience on explaining things.
I love that they send you continuous photos of your child's progress and videos of activities that they do on a regular basis.”