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!”

“Rarely do you find a group so focused on beings Christ like. The pantry not only provides food for the body but also the soul. The staff is incredibly respectful and genuinely cares about the people they help and it shows.”

“We love Little Sunshine’s Playhouse. Our kids have made so much social and academic growth while they’ve been there. Special shout-outs to Ms. Deja, Ms. Angela, and Ms. Olisha. They are the best teachers!”

“Mary Sears took care of both my kids starting from the infant room to graduating pre- k. Their teachers and staff members are all amazing and there is never a day of worry or stress dropping your kids off here. They provide a great balance of education and fun for the kids. Security is top notch with their security system and app that keeps you up to date on everything. Thank you Mary Sears for taking care of my kids, providing excellent education and creating fun memorable moments.”

“We’ve had three kids at VCA over the last three years and have had a wonderful experience with all of our classrooms and teachers. They’ve created a great community and do a handful events throughout the year so the families can mingle and get to know each other. We’d also like to give a shoutout to the office staff who go above and beyond to make it a loving, enriching, and fun environment for our kids.

Update: May 2026

After five years at Village Children’s Academy, this daycare has become like family to us. From the very beginning, the front office staff (Beth, Jenn, and Jovanna) have been nothing short of amazing. They are always accommodating, attentive to specific requests, and truly do everything possible to keep the school running smoothly while making families feel supported and cared for.

Over the years, we’ve had so many incredible teachers who have helped shape our sons’ experiences, and we are so grateful for each of them (shoutout to Ms Pat, Ms. Esmerelda, Ms. Randy, Ms. Drea, Mr. Nick and so many more). Most recently, Ms. Becca and Ms. Jackie have rounded out our time at VCA and constantly went above and beyond to make learning magical and memorable.

Ms. Becca starts every morning with the warmest attitude that immediately makes both kids and parents feel welcomed and comfortable. Her positivity is contagious and sets the tone for a great day.

Ms. Jackie is truly one of a kind. She doesn’t miss a single detail and fully commits to every classroom theme and somehow always brings her creative visions to life. She even relieves that “mom guilt” by creating experiences that many of us wish we had time to pull off ourselves. Like grinch day and making sure the leprechaun came to cause chaos in the classroom on St. Patrick’s Day. The kids absolutely love it.

Together, Ms Becca and Ms. Jackie create such thoughtful and imaginative pretend play stations (our family favorite was the Costco setup), and the art projects are truly above and beyond. These and the memories are the kinds of keepsakes we will cherish forever. One thing that especially touched us was how they picked out individualized Christmas gifts for each student based on their personal interests, such a thoughtful and personal gesture that speaks volumes about how much they genuinely care for every child.

We are incredibly grateful for the love, creativity, and dedication this school pours into its students every single day. VCA has given our family so many special memories, and we could not recommend them more. We’ll be sad to end our time over the next couple of days, but are so thankful for the warmth we felt through the phone on my very first call with Beth the director that solidified our decision before we even had the chance to visit the school five years ago.”

“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.”

“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%.”

“Bethel has been absolutely wonderful and truly the best preschool experience—for both my son and for me as a first-time mama sending my little one off to school. Every teacher and staff member is welcoming, kind, communicative, and flexible. You can genuinely feel that everything they do comes from a place of love and a tender, caring heart—which is exactly what my son needs.

They have been willing to work with my family to determine what works best for my son, ensuring a positive and supportive school experience. My daughter (3 years old) has loved watching her brother go off to school so much that she’s excited to join him next year!! As a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing your kids eager to walk into the classroom—it’s the greatest reassurance that the teachers & staff are doing something right :))

I truly can’t say enough positive things about Bethel. It’s the perfect place to begin your little one’s school journey.”

“I’m very happy with the care and attention my son receives at TLE. The staff, especially Debbie, Kendra, and Isa, are always kind, attentive, and make sure everything runs smoothly. It’s clear they truly care about the children and their development. I feel confident and thankful knowing my son is in such a warm and supportive environment.”

“My wife and I have been very pleased for the past 10 years with Picket Fence in River Grove. One of our children has gone there, and one is still there. The staff has always been very good with both our children. Leadership has always been very good at keeping us posted of any changes that may have occurred, or handled a problem in a professional manner. The staff works hard to keep the children active on activities or play in the classrooms. We have always appreciated the service of them walking the children to school in the morning, and picking them up in the afternoon. This is very valuable for us on the half days, or the off days the school has. This is an excellent daycare.”

“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!!”

“This was our daughter’s first year of preschool, and it has been such a wonderful experience thanks to Christ Church and its teachers. Not only do they provide an excellent educational program, but they also do an amazing job nurturing and celebrating each child’s unique personality and interests. They have truly made our little family feel welcomed, supported, and loved.”

“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.”

“My daughter doesnt remember but I remember when she had a little oopsie?? I would recommend 5/5, this daycare really helped my child learn even when she has autism. I love them”

“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.”

“My son has been going to this daycare for 2 years now and as a first time, single mom, with all the worries in the world, they made me feel so comfortable. Great communication. My son always had such a great time at daycare and learning. They also made him feel so comfortable. From going from being afraid of being apart from each other, to waves/kisses goodbye in the window as I walked to my car for work, to now him giving me quick hugs and ready to run off and play ? just shows how much this daycare has helped both of us grow. Now my son will be saying his goodbyes tomorrow as his last day there, feeling ready for kindergarten.
Such a bittersweet moment, but I could not thank this daycare and staff more than words can explain. Thank you a million! It truly does take a village to raise a child ?”

“Both of our children attended Kensington school of La Grange full-time from ages 2-5. We were very happy with our experience and felt our kids were always well cared for, and learning and taking part in fun and age appropriate activities. We highly recommend Kensington.”

“I write here to share my great experience with BBM school.
The staff is amazing and I don’t have enough words to thank everyone.They made my daughter happy every school day.
The school provides a warm , friendly , and comfortable environment for students besides the academic achievement by using Montessori philosophy of learning , Arabic , and Quran.
I highly recommend BBM school for every one looking for a special education experience.”

“The Creme is really a special place to entrust the care, development and curriculum for your children. We recently changed after our older son started Kindergarten and we didn’t know what we were missing. From administration(Chris G) to the teachers(Ms Helen & Ms Victoria), it has truly been an overall great experience. We look forward to continuing to work with them. They also have programs for the kindergarten kids that you may need coverage on closed school days or breaks as an add on. 5 starts not enough for this Westmont branch.”

“My son has been in this center for about 5 months now and loves his teachers Ms.Lei and Ms. Gloria in the twos classroom. He sings all of their songs and mimics the way they talk to him all day. They are also very patient and have great communication. Really eased my mind about putting my child in daycare for the first time !”

“The Lombard Kindercare is a warm, inviting environment that has friendly staff and excellent childcare. The staff has been very accommodating to our child's needs and has worked in her best interest to make her feel comfortable and at home in a new place. This is by far the best childcare center I have ever come across! Excellent quality, communication and I feel that my child gets the best care. I would highly recommend!”

“We’ve been part of this daycare for the past five+, and all three of our children have attended since 12-15 months. As a Polish-American family, it was especially important to us that our kids were exposed to the language and culture early on, and this daycare has been a wonderful place for that. The caregivers are incredibly gentle, patient, and genuinely caring. It always gave us peace of mind knowing our kids were in such good hands.

This isn’t only a daycare, the kids learn so much: colors, numbers, shapes, planets, cutting skills, etc. I’ve heard from two different kindergarten teachers that my children came in well ahead of their classmates and have asked where my children attended prior to kindergarten.

We’ve also really appreciated how easy communication is. The app has been a great addition, allowing us to see updates throughout the day and quickly stay on top of anything the kids need. The home-cooked meals are another big plus, and something our children have truly enjoyed. Over the years, our kids have formed lasting friendships, and we’ve gotten to know so many wonderful families as well. We truly can’t recommend this daycare enough.

Huge shoutout to Pani Vera, Pani Ania and Pani Maja for their amazing care. They helped shape my children and I am forever grateful for that solid foundation. Another one to Damian who is backstage, but answers all my emails, fills out paperwork, creates amazing videos of events the kids put on and so much more!”

“We enrolled our son at Millie's and were immensely pleased with the results. We came to them on the recommendation of my cousin, who works in the local school system, and we were not disappointed. They helped my wife and I with the transition of our first child into daycare with grace and compassion. After a week he seemed excited every day for drop off and left with a smile on his face. Their app provided us with great updates and clear evidence of the great attention they were paying to him in terms of eating, sleeping and diaper changes. When our circumstances changed and we needed to change his daycare they were immensely accommodating and understanding. I cannot recommend their services enough to anyone in the area needing a place to trust the care of their children with, and should circumstances change again I would immediately re-enroll our son back into Millie's House.”

“We love Cadence Burr Ridge so warm and welcoming they have great community value and open communication with parents. The staff are friendly. They post great pictures on the app and fun learning activities.”

“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.”

“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 ?”

“We thank Maria and her staff for all that they do! They are so kind, loving and patient. I trust her and the establishment with our children. She keeps the children on schedule and routine. She prioritizes cleanliness and nutrition. She has an array of activities and supplies for the best programming for all children. She is the best in town!”

“We've been taking our son here for over a year. We love his teachers and can definitely see how much he is learning and socializing. The management is professional, friendly, and they respond to any concerns or questions immediately. We can tell all the employees there care about the children. We also like the app and getting a daily report each day of our son's activities. Overall, this is a great daycare center.”

“We’ve had such a great experience starting our daughter’s school journey here and loook forward to more years here in the future! Everyone is so friendly and made her feel very comfortable.”

“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”