Schools near Oakbrook Terrace, IL

“Wonderful care of service for our children. Great and timely updates throughout the day. Very strong curriculum to grow with an adaptive and social environment. Attention to detail and individual care for personal development.”

“Amazing Ladybugs team! Our son was always smily when coming in and we knew he was well taken care of. The team of teachers is great, caring, attentive, and as first time parents, we thought they had great advice for us. Leaving your child with strangers is never easy but I never doubted he was in good hands! The team did not stay strangers for long!
I wish we could have stayed at Kiddie Academy but we moved out of state.”

“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.”

“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.”

“My granddaughter went to CCC for many years and loved it there. I enjoyed visiting everytime and teachers were so nice and professional. She learned so much and could read in pre-k. Thank You CCC”

“We were a Childtime Glen Ellyn family for many years. They did a fabulous job preparing my youngest for kindergarten. I also loved all the crafts they made each year and all the outside time they got. I feel that this childcare center had a great balance of play, academics and hands on experiences as well as arts and crafts. Highly recommended”

“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.”

“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 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've had a wonderful experience at Trinity Lutheran Preschool! The staff is caring and dedicated to each child's growth. The curriculum is engaging, and my child has blossomed socially and academically. The facility is clean, safe, and well-maintained, and communication is always clear. Highly recommend Trinity Lutheran to any parent looking for a top-notch 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.”

“I LOVE LKLC. The staff here is amazing. They are always bright and smiling. My 2yr old son has been attending for a year and he loves it. He has made good friends and raves about his teachers. I am overly impressed by the amount of knowledge my son has gained while attending daycare. His teachers show an impressive amount of interest in my sons wellbeing. They also use the Procare app, which is super nice for a worry wart like myself. I can check-in throughout the day to see what kind of activities he is doing, what he's eating, etc.
I give this center a 10 out of 10!!!”

“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”

“We adore this daycare and cannot recommend it enough. My first daughter started there at 18 months and our second kiddo went in at around 8 months. We've had experience in every age group from infants all the way up to pre-K. The enrichment this school provides surpasses anything we could have ever provided at home. Everything they learn, the way they play, the socialization: I know when our kids get to kindergarten they will be ahead of the curve. And the staff is phenomenal. The director and assistant director go above and beyond to ensure they are available to you any time and always ready to talk. Any issues I have ever had (which have been minor and few and far between) were taken seriously and addressed immediately. We are so lucky to have this school so close and cannot recomend it enough!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 ?”

“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!”

“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 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.”

“Ms. pat is a very sweet woman. My eldest son did well there when he was attending some years back. I wish I could attest to his specific growth here, relative to another school, but it was the only daycare we attended at the time. Although, he seemed to thrive about as much as you could expect from a toddler, and he was very proud to bring home morsels of subjects they went over. I never felt like he was neglected or uncared for. Overall he was happy to go, and they seemed to treat him very well. I think that's about the best you can hope for when you leave someone to watch after your children.”

“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!”

“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 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.”

“When you have to take a shit the people that watch you are very comforting I think everyone should shit at Glen bard west it really makes you feel whole. Speaking of holes I banged a chick it the bathroom and man did I finish quick.”