Schools near Lake Bluff, IL

“As a student at Forest Bluff I overlooked the value that (guided) independent study provided me and shrugged it off as an insignificant difference from the "block" scheduling used at traditional schools.More than a decade later, I can easily identify the Montessori alumni from my other peers: they're the colleague that improve existing protocols, take initiative wholeheartedly and lead others with passion and empathy.Forest Bluff allowed for me to see my career as an opportunity for growth rather than an unceasing "to-do" list. I'd recommend this school to anyone that wants to provide their children with an educational experience that fosters creativity and character.Go take a tour and find out how the Forest Bluff curriculum continues to guide students to impactful futures! You won't be disappointed.”

“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.”

“My son has been attending The Goddard School of Buffalo Grove since July 2023 and we couldn't be more happy with the staff and daycare. Nitin the owner is always accessible for any questions, concerns or just to chat. He is easily one of the most genuine and approachable person I've met and he has been so accommodating and understanding of scheduling and my son's dietary restrictions. Communications are sent and received promptly with just the right amount of parent engagement events. The staffs are always so kind and cheerful, greeting every child by name. My son is delayed in speech but since attending he grew so much in his ability to express himself verbally, social skills with others and developmental skills in terms of self help. The teachers at Get Set class are AMAZING. The daily activities and art projects are so creative, educational and fun. They do take the time to care for each child and get to know their personalities and needs. I look forward to the daily photos and videos, sometimes with hilarious commentary. Not only that but my son rarely come home sick so that speaks volume to how clean they keep the classrooms and maintain good cleaning routines with the kiddos.”

“I was nervous about starting my infant in daycare but The Learning Experience has been great. Ms. Vicky, Ms. Madi and Ms. Paula are always so attentive and caring. Always keeping me updated of my infant day which is reassuring.”

“My son Adrian has been at TLE since June of last year. He’s progressed so much in such a short timespan from a behavioral, social, and learning standpoint. Much of that credit goes to TLE and their wonderful staff and program. Ms. Sara and Ms. Rachel of the Toddler Room have been great every step of the way! Their knowledge, attentiveness and genuine care of each kid is evident every time I step into the classroom. They connect with Adrian so well. Every time we drop Adrian off to TLE I can be confident and secure that my son is in a clean, nurturing environment for his development and his future!”

“Our oldest has been at Bright Horizons for about three years and our youngest for six months and I cannot overstate how important BH has been to our family. The teachers and staff are truly wonderful educators and people. They make every child feel important and have been critical in helping our kids develop and learn new skills. They are always teaching new topics and ideas and encourage participation and interaction. At home, our oldest refuses to eat vegetables, but at school, he loves how Chef Jose makes them. Bright Horizons at Parkway North is truly a gift to the community.”

“Children's Land Learning Center at Wheeling has been such a blessing for our family. Our older son just graduated from Pre-K after being there since he was two years old. Now our younger son who started at just 11 months is currently enrolled and loving it.
From the start, we’ve been consistently impressed with the warm and caring teachers, the thoughtfully designed curriculum, and the overall environment of the school. The staff truly goes above and beyond to create a safe, fun, and enriching space for children to learn and grow.
The curriculum is amazing. Our kids have learned so much about the world around them, from insects and animals to songs, dances, and creative activities. There’s always something new and exciting happening, whether it's Waterplay Day, learning a new song, or exploring a hands-on science project. It’s clear that a lot of thought and care goes into what the children are exposed to each day.
The cleanliness of the facility is another thing that gives us peace of mind. The classrooms, kitchen, and shared spaces are always tidy and well-maintained. You can tell they take hygiene and organization seriously, which we really appreciate.
And of course, the Spring and Winter shows are true highlights, beautifully put together and such a joy for the kids and families alike. They're moments we look forward to every year!
We’re so thankful to Children’s Land for creating such a positive and memorable early learning experience for our children. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to their educational journey.”

“We cannot say enough how much we love Kiddie Academy! My baby is always so happy to be dropped off and is so loved and cared for by his teachers. All of the staff is so kind and welcoming everyday and the facility is always clean. I love how the curriculum they offer benefits all children, no matter the age! They always have so many fun activities with an educational goal/purpose behind them. 10/10 recommend, would give more than 5 stars if it was possible!”

“Today I visited the children's center for the first time, I came to register my daughter (although I had previously heard from other people that this is a very good place for children). In the building for parents there is a special screen on which you need to enter a code to enter the room; strangers will not be able to get there. Very friendly and attentive staff. Children have their own groups according to age, each of them has 2-3 teachers who teach, feed, put them to bed and walk with them. Children go to separate playrooms, ride on slides and ride on different types of toys. There are areas on the street fenced with a two-meter fence. The entire center is equipped with ? video surveillance cameras.”

“Young at Heart is a wonderful little community where all the staff has always been wonderful to my family. My daughter attended here for nearly 5 1/2 years and I would choose this play all over again. My daughter came a long way here, having started with a little speech delay they not only worked with her on that but accommodated her speech therapist coming to work with her. The way this place was run it wasn't just all play time all the time, the kids would get to fun projects that taught them new things from arts and crafts type stuff to science and other subjects. I really have to give a shout out to the new director and her teachers assistant. They haven't been here for that long but i can't imagine this place without them. I would absolutely recommend Young at Heart to anyone in the area looking for a day care you can't go wrong choosing this place.”

“I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my child to Magic Island Daycare, and I must say it has been an outstanding experience. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere.The staff at Magic Island Daycare are not only kind and caring but also highly professional. They have a genuine love for children and it shows in the way they interact and engage with the kids. I appreciate their dedication and the individual attention they give to each child.”

“The Gardner School has been terrific for our daughter. She started as an 11-month old (is now a little over 2 yrs old) and is thriving thanks to the support and care from her wonderful teachers and staff. Everyone has been kind and communicative - both when things are going great; and especially when our daughter experienced traditional toddler struggles. We've seen The Gardner School foster a welcoming, comfortable environment for students and parents.When our daughter is at home, she's frequently raving about her teachers, friends, and all the terrific experiences and activities she engages in at school. We're very thankful to be a part of the TGS Community.”

“I can’t say enough good things about this place. My daughter is obsessed. She’s making friends. She went from eating no table food to eating most. She’s killing it with walking. She seems to love all the teachers there. She’s always goes home with a clean dry diaper and they are careful with her diet restrictions. When I forget things, they don’t judge and aren’t rude about it. They sun to understand mom brain. They track development and have conference’s with think is super cool. My family is very happy here.”

“Wyspa Dzieci has been amazing for my 2-year-old son. From day one, he’s felt welcome and excited to go. The staff is super friendly and genuinely cares about the kids. They’ve created a space where he’s comfortable, and I can see him learning and having fun every day. The daily activities are always engaging, he’s always busy and happy. Definitely recommend this place!”

“We are forever grateful for our Brookhaven KinderCare family! Our son has been going here for a year now and has had amazing experiences in the 2-year-old and now 3-year-old Pre-K classrooms. Every single teacher of his has truly been phenomenal, we are so impressed with their ability to nurture, care and guide our son towards tremendous educational, social and emotional progress. Our daughter just started in the infant room and we are so in love with her teachers in that classroom as well, top notch care, support and love that they are giving all the infants in that room. If I could give ten starts for this facility and staff, I would in a heartbeat!”

“My son started at RNS in January of this year, and we have been blown away. The teachers, the facilities, the curriculum, the other parents. All of it is impressive. It’s a fantastic little community. We can’t wait to get our younger son enrolled once he’s old enough.”

“Miss Susan is very experienced and does a great job with all of her children. I have had nothing but good experiences with her and the care of my infant. She is very attentive and you can see it in the way she talks about the littles she cares for and the way she supports and communicates with mom (or other parent). I highly recommend!!”

“Thanks Tatiana for providing a wonderful environment for my little girl Tanishka who was with this lovely daycare between Sep 2019 to March 2020. I know its too late to post the positive review but better late than never and thanks to another parent who inspired me to post the review. Say hi to Miss Marsha, my little one still remembers her. As the saying goes people remember how you make others feel, we can definitely proudly say you and your team made our daughter and us feel happy.”

“Both of my children attended Sound Garden, Wheeling. When I first toured the facility many years back, I was impressed by the very clean environment and kid friendly décor that provided a very warm and inviting atmosphere for the children. We were very fortunate to have wonderful, caring, and knowledgeable teachers who were patient with my kids in their learning journey. My children made lasting friendships throughout the years, which have extended into their elementary education. My children's favorite part of the day is the food - which is both delicious and nutritious and made on site. I always feel that teachers and daycare director listen to my concerns/thoughts and are available to talk via phone or in person. I will also say that the recitals are absolutely incredible, and I am always impressed by the rigor, attention to detail, and dedication that is put forth. My children were well prepared to advance into first grade with full knowledge of English with the added benefit of speaking fluent Russian.”

“We couldn't be happier with Bright Horizons. We've had amazing experiences with our 2 teachers so far, Amy C. and Rachel K. They take such good care of our son and are on top of everything! We really see him thriving and growing at Bright Horizons. I also love how everyone seems to be on the same page- the communication is excellent, and it is an extremely well-run center. Thank you for everything!”

“My daughter loves her teachers. They are friendly and professional. She is always excited and happy about going to the daycare. I definitely recommend this daycare.”

“My first daycare experience with my Littles and it was amazing! My youngest son has Autism and they've always been so accommodating and so helpful with his needs! Everyone is SO nice and wonderful!! Such a great place!!”

“We love KinderCare Vernon Hills! When the pandemic hit at the beginning of my pregnancy, we really struggled with how to plan for childcare once I was back at work. We set up meetings with multiple daycare centers and talked with nannies as well. KinderCare made us feel comfortable right off the bat. We were not able to tour the facility in person, but that actually made us more confident, because we knew KinderCare was taking the necessary precautions to keep the babies and kids safe. We have been with KinderCare for 4 months now, our baby started when she was 16 weeks old, and we could not be more happy with our decision. The teachers are all fantastic in the infant room (and other rooms too!) and they work with us on anything from diaper rashes to spit ups! We know our little girl is well taken care of, and we appreciate the warmth and caring from all the staff. Keep up the great work!”

“Enrolling our toddler in Goddard Schools has been a really great decision. The amazing teachers, the classrooms, the detailed curriculum, the different approaches they take to teach different topics are really impressive. My son loves going toschool. We are beyond grateful for this institution.”

“Bringing our child back to school was a difficult decision, and this team made it as easy as possible for us. Things are a bit different from our first KC facility; but during the pandemic, what is normal? Like everything in life nothing is perfect; but we plan on sticking with KC Gurnee. The staff are always friendly, our daughter loves her time there, and we greatly appreciate all they offer to help her develop.”