Schools near Kenilworth, IL

“Lyman W. and Claire Mitchell Sherwood family church. My mother Nancy Sherwood and my father James E. Drake, Nashville, were married here on the fifteenth of June, 1955.
I was christened here in April of 1959.
Blessings✨”

“Ever since my husband and I brought our son here we’ve been so happy with the environment and experience! Everyone is so welcoming and always supportive. His teachers and everyone else is amazing and helpful when needed! We are beyond grateful to the amazing teachers, caring staff, supportive administrators, and dedication owners. The Goddard School of Deerfield truly feels like a second family to us, and we couldn’t recommend it more highly.”

“We don’t have enough words to express our gratitude for Todler Town Daycare Evanston. My daughter started in 2024 at the age of 2 and the adaptation was smooth, kind and very professional. After 2 years we are happy with her improvement every day! She loves going to school and really enjoys her time there!”

“We absolutely love everyone at Dreamers! The owners, staff and teachers are loving, happy and truly care about the children. My daughter has attended Dreamers for the past year and a half, where she continues to thrive.
I feel at ease knowing that my daughter is in the best hands while I am at work. Dreamers is a second home for my daughter. She is excited when I drop her off in the morning and comes home calm and tells me who she played with that day. The Dreamers teachers send home a daily report for the younger children, which is a very helpful communication tool. The director is in contact with families regularly and sends the weekly lessons and menu. The food is prepared by their own chef.
My daughter is learning important skills like sharing, good manners, letter sounds, building, eating healthy and so much more! I look forward to being with Dreamers for more years to come. I highly recommend Dreamers to anyone looking for quality child care.”

“We switched over after a horrible experience at another daycare and my son was so nervous (rightfully so) but his teachers and everyone was so supportive and patient with the transition. Now 1 year later and he still loves going and has blossomed completely. So grateful to this center!”

“The Learning Experience-Sauganash has been the greatest experience for our family. My son is so...happy and excited about his teachers & friends. As well as the daily activities his day consists of. He enjoys the welcoming & love from Ms.Perla, Ms. Deb and Ms.Erica the minute he enters the school to the time he leaves. Thank you all for the support and encouragement that motivates my son.”

“Our child has had a wonderful time at FTCNS. The teachers are experienced, kind, and amazing with all of the kids. I can't imagine a better introduction to school.”

“We are so thankful to have found Kids Work. From day one, everyone we've interacted with has been professional, thoughtful, and clearly passionate about children. Ms. Leidy, Ms. Dina, and Ms. Lissete feel more like surrogate aunties than teachers. We receive a delightful stream of messages and pictures everyday detailing just how much our daughter loves and is growing from her time with them. My daughter is thriving because of the team here.”

“Our daughter has had an incredible experience at NPCCP! The instructors are attentive to her specific needs and pour into her every day! Her love for art has grown so much as she’s been given so many creative opportunities. Her love for books and reading is nurtured everyday through storytime and quiet reading, she comes home singing songs from class, and she’s made great friends with her classmates. The community of parents is active and involved, creating a safe community for kids to participate in. We’re excited to enroll our son when he is old enough.”

“We love Poko Loko! Our kids are healthy, happy, and learning. The facility is amazing- the indoor gym means active kids can run around all year long. The curriculum keeps our kids engaged. The faculty genuinely care about each child and their development. It's been a wonderful place for our family.”

“Really happy with our experience here. The teachers are kind, patient, and communicative, and my daughter loves going. It’s clear the staff genuinely cares about the kids. Highly recommend.”

“We couldn’t recommend Northminster Nursery School enough! My son began here in the Blue room this year and everything about his experience has been outstanding. Teachers and staff are so welcoming and genuinely love the work that they do. Classrooms are beautiful and spacious and the newly renovated outdoor playground is such a wonderful bonus. We take part in the Extended Day program which allows him a little more time away from home each day and it’s been a huge success for him so far. There are so many events for parents and families to get to know each other and the sense of community is lovely. We can’t wait for our daughter to begin in the Green room next fall! As a former early childhood educator myself, I can’t say enough good things about this school.”

“The center's respond has been great in respond to re-opening for COVID19. They were prepared weeks before - setting guidelines for students, teachers and parents.Teachers are amazing, creative, attentive and loves the children. The center is very organized and kept very clean.”

“I could never thank these ladies for all of their love towards my children. We have known Mrs. Gotter and Miss Patty as well as Miss Angie for over 13 years now . All my 4 children went to CBB, all of them absolutely love this place and most of all they love their educators. The activities are great, the food is great, these ladies love what they do and it shows! I am forever grateful for all of their hard work and dedication. I strongly recommend CBB for all your child care needs, camps, daycare schedules, before and after school care. Your children are going to be taken care of and they are going to thrive at CBB!!!”

“Heavenly experience! Where do I begin? The class teacher, Sue, is a thought provoking mentor. She is the Tim Gunn of the Chicago Mosaic School, and I mean this in the highest regard possible.

Taking a class in this space is the equivalent of being in “The Chocolate Factory”. (Come with me, and you’ll see, a world of true imagination). A color prism of glass sheets. Milky Italian smalti. All shapes, sizes, and textures of slates, stones and beach pebbles. All the doodads one could imagine!

The location to CTA transport is ideal. Also, there are multiple food spots within a block of the studio.

I flew into OHare airport, and took the L train Blue line to bus 152, which dropped me off a block from my accommodations. It cost me 25$ to get around the city for 7 days (I purchased the weekly pass on my first trip into the city). I stayed at the Wrigley Hostel, which is a block off the Addison redline. Great price for a secure location, and ideal for me since I spent most of my time at class anyway, and just needed a place to rest my head at night. Also some great food nearby (Cozy Noodle is about 5 houses down).
10/10 experience! I am already browsing the website for my next class!

Thank you for everything, and special gratitude to Sue- I appreciate you!

Below are the two pieces I made in my 2.5 day mosaic 1 intensive.”

“We can't speak highly enough of this daycare. The staff and teachers at North Elston Kindercare have been so kind and flexible. They were accommodating from day one for our child's socioemotional needs -- our occupational therapist who visits our child at school speaks very highly of them too. On top of the learning and care our family receives here, they plan a ton of fun activities like bubble parties, soccer, and water days. Our child comes home happy and talks about her friends and teachers all the time!”

“This is a wonderfully welcoming, safe, and imaginative environment where your children can thrive and develop. It's truly the ideal place for them to grow and explore their potential.”

“If you are looking for a preschool in Evanston, your search can end here! SLC is the most wonderful school and we feel so fortunate to have found it. The teachers are incredibly nurturing and I am constantly amazed by their creativity. The admin team is super supportive and engaged. They have a variety of programs to accommodate every family’s schedule. My son has blossomed in his first year at SLC and we look forward to enrolling our kids for many years to come. We are so happy to be an SLC family!”

“We've had a great experience so far! Love the updates throughout the day through Brightwheel, the welcoming atmosphere, just how CLEAN everything is, and how easy it is to get ahold of staff and teachers. It's been so nice that the teachers provide developmental updates even on the littlest kids -- it really seems like they care about each kiddo as if they were their own. I also love the open door policy, makes it so nice to just drop in to say hi throughout the day or pickup our baby early.”

“My boyfriend and I recently attended an etiquette class with Sarah, and it was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish!! The lesson was not only informative but also incredibly engaging and relevant to real-life situations.

What we appreciated most was how she made us feel comfortable while still emphasizing the importance of grace, respect, and kindness in the way you treat yourself and others. The session was thoughtfully designed--covering everything from dining etiquette and social interactions to proper poise.

The class didn't just teach rules; it inspired genuine confidence in how to present yourself thoughtfully in any setting. We left feeling more self-assured, polished, and prepared for both personal and professional interactions. Not too much to my surprise--but maybe a bit to his--on the drive home boyfriend told me how much he really enjoyed it and had fun!

We highly recommend this class to anyone looking to refine their social skills, boost their confidence, or simply learn the timeless art of courtesy. It's a true investment in yourself that pays off in every area of life.”

“My baby started daycare at 6 months, and we learned something new about her: she is incredibly strong-willed.

She was the baby who would go 7 hours without sleeping or drinking milk. No tears, minor fussing, just playing, observing, or chilling all day long.

She is now 8 months old. And I have to say, I am grateful for the team in her classroom. They have worked with my family, with compassion and care, advising and aiding all along this journey.

My baby is well taken care of, well loved, and happy in her class. She still doesn't nap and doesn't take milk well so she's basically there half-day (my fault, I wanted to gently work on this and I have flexibility at work to accommodate this), but she smiles, she sits and eats, she socializes.

Is it pricey to send her there for half a day? Absolutely. Do I wish there was a half day tuition option in the interim? Definitely. Yet, I still think it's worth every penny to ensure she has the best care that she is certainly receiving right now.”

“We were so lucky to have found this place after we moved. They take such great care of our children and our kids love the teachers, the friends they have made, and the outdoor play space”

“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 had such a great experience with this daycare for both of our kids. I honestly can’t say enough good things about the staff and program. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive, and you can genuinely tell they care about the kids and their development.

One thing we especially appreciate is how education-focused the daycare is. Our kids are constantly learning new things while still having fun and feeling supported. The communication with parents has also been great, and it gives us a lot of confidence knowing our kids are in such a positive and nurturing environment every day.

We’re very thankful to have found this place and would highly recommend it to other families.”

“My family has had an amazing experience with NCNS! Our first son is a recent graduate of NCNS, and our second son is now in his first year in the Duckling program! School has been great for my kid's development, and my wife and I have made some great friends in the community through NCNS. We moved to Northbrook a few years back and did not really know anybody, and NCNS was also a great first step for us in getting to know other young families in the area.”

“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”

“All three of my kiddos have gone to ACT, and I couldn't be happier. If you are looking for a place that allows kids to just be kids and have fun while growing and learning, then this is place. They also have an amazing pre-K and summer programs. I would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for an amazing place for their kids to thrive.”

“This preschool is a hidden gem. As a family with three children who have attended, I have seen firsthand the incredible care and dedication of the staff who have made us feel like an extension of their own family. While we prioritized Spanish immersion in our preschool search, we were overjoyed to learn they follow the child-led, play-based learning approach of Reggio Emilia. It says a lot that many families, including mine, are happy to commute twenty-five minutes for Puerta Abierta. We simply can't thank them enough for everything they do!”

“Wonderful little school for the past 3+ years. Our kids started here when they were 3 years old, knowing no French. Within two years they were fluent. The teachers are amazing. The kids are able to learn at their own pace, without growing bored or frustrated by moving too slow or too fast in the subject matter. Being closely involved with students of different ages has encouraged independence and confidence, and has taught them how to help and patiently play with younger kids plus be at ease with older kids. We are very happy to have found La Petite École de Chicago for our family- it is the perfect fit for us!”

“Our family loves Covenant! My daughter has been going for almost 2 years now, and I can't imagine a better place for her. The teachers and staff are incredibly nurturing, warm, and developmentally-attuned. They meet children where they are, and offer the right kind of scaffolding and challenges to help them grow. I've seen my slow-to-warm little one blossom beautifully and I am so grateful to have this wonderful place right in our neighborhood. As a professional in early childhood mental health, play-based learning was very important to me, and Covenant excels at this, paired with a focus on nature. The outdoor playscape is amazing, and there are two big play areas indoors besides the classrooms. We love that we can walk to school, but the big parking lot is a plus too!”