Ms. Marys Peppermint Stick Preschool was the best for us. She provides a learning and loving environment. The teachers are great too!

Gotta be Grayslake Cooperative! Hands down!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is an amazing school. I love that the parents are involved in the process and run the school! The teachers are amazing and you just can't beat it the price!

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick in Grayslake. They are there for the children and provide a loving, nurturing, educational environment for the kids!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School!! Great parent involvement, wonderful teachers, and a loving, nurturing environment to help the kids grow!!!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School!!! All three of my children attended this preschool . The teachers are phenomenal, the activities for the children are creative and exciting, and best of all the parents get to be an active part of their child's education.

We love Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School! Beautiful, bright cheery classrooms, great teachers, and my daughter LOVES going to school!

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick in Grayslake. An unbelievable loving and learning environment where hugs are plenty and children accomplish not only great educational stepping stones, but life long social skills and world appreciation are begun too!

Mrs. Katmeyer at the Lincolnshire Community Nursery School was our choice. She is a wonderful soul and the learning environment was exceptional!

Is there even a question?? GCNS is the only way to go! Experienced teachers, amazing classrooms and the chance to be involved with your childs learning. It doesn't get any better than that!

I've been involved with the co-op for 20 years as a parent, the director, and a teacher. Hands down I think it is the BEST place to start your children's educational career. Parental involvement is the key to success in education, why not start off on the right foot!

This is our first year at Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School. The teachers are awesome, it's easy to get to know other students and parents, engaging classrooms and curriculum, the price is right and our daughter loves going to class. GCNS gets our vote!

Grayslake Co-Op! Have been so happy there the last three years!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School has been the best preschool experience I could have imagined for our son. Highly qualified and caring teachers are what set it apart!

Growing with Grace at Grace Lutheran Church in Libertyville! Amazing staff and wonderful learning experience for preschool children. This is my last child going through preschool and we have been to 2 other preschools in town. Growing with Grace is the best preschool I have ever been a part of; and I was a preschool teacher, a picky one too! Love it!

I can see where you might be suspicious, but I truly do love Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School - and I think the other parents that posted just feel as passionate about it. I signed my girls up for it kind of sight unseen because we were in VA at the time but knew we would be moving to Grayslake in the fall. I loved the philosophy of the parent involvement (we take turns volunteering in the classroom, cleaning up, and bringing snack). I also loved the Prairie Crossing Location and the bright, clean, cheery classrooms (that I could tell from online). Well, it is almost the end of the school year and we couldn't be happier. My girls had a seamless transition to their new school and that says A LOT because they loved their previous preschool in VA which was a private home. This school is bigger than that but they felt the love right away. They look forward to going to school every day and have done so many fun things from art projects to field trips. I don't think it can be beat!

Grayslake Co-op is wonderful. This is our first experience with school and we couldn't be happier. Awesome teachers who really love the children and parent involvement is a super big plus. We love all of the out-of-classroom activities they provide as well.

The Goddard School in Grayslake!

Hands down unless you are full time working parent, choose Gorton Drop In Center instead of a preschool. The staff are with out a doubt the best and teach and nurture each child individually. They teach everything from writing skills to reading time, science and a letter of the week where every day your child could learn something new. Even fine motor skills like cutting out paper. Art everyday for the creative and no nap time unless your child should need it. There is so much to do that your child could not get bored. You can select the hours you would like your child to stay which allows a parent a lot of flexibility
. Your children get used to playing with other children of different ages and they learn how to adapt as some children come in during the course of the day while others leave early. It is worth every penny and if I knew then what I know now. Gorton would have been the primary up to Kindergarten and I would have never delt with preschool at all.

The Grayslake Co-op is by far the best preschool! The family atmosphere, parental involvement, and incredible staff all work together to create a wonderful first learning experience for children. All of the teachers are certified in either early childhood or elementary education- something that is rare in a preschool setting!

The Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School was the best for our family. One of the indicators for later success in school is parent involvement, and the Co-op model is built around that concept. Not only are my kids successful in D46, but we have made lifelong friends with many Co-op families. They have been teaching in our community since 1976 for a reason!

GCNS is fantastic. Tons of parent involvement because it is a co-op run by the parents. Fantastic group of people involved, and teaching our children. Wonderful place for local families of grayslake.

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick in Grayslake. Very focused on the childern and the overall community. Staff and program is excellent!!!

St Gilbert School- Footprints is a wonderful program.

St. Gilbert footprints preschool was the best choice for our family :)

St Gilbert school

St. Gilbert Footprints Program - my daughter loved her experience with the teachers and the overall program. I liked the parent involvement and sense of family/community environment.

St. Gilbert's Footprints Program is the best - we have had both daughters in the program and both teachers are wonderful! The family involvement is amazing!

We are proud of our association with The Goddard School Third Lake...

There are so many great preschools in the area, but we chose Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School based on the parent involvement and play-based philosophy. All of the teachers are fantastic with years of experience plus elementary/early childhood education degrees. Both of my kids have loved their preschool experience; hands on creative projects, monthly field trips, pride in being assigned to classroom jobs; and I have loved experiencing it with them. By volunteering on a rotation, you get to know the teachers, parents, and classmates personally. The result is a great school community...well really, a family, which is why you see so many votes for this outstanding school.

We've been attending Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School for 7 years with 3 to go. We chose this school because we heard the teachers were experienced and well educated, and that the curriculum was creative. After experiencing the school, we loved the parent involvement, and made lasting friendships with the other families who also valued the warm, family focused school. It was the right choice for our family.

The Goddard school third lake,

Goddard School in Third Lake! We started with our oldest in late 2005, and haven't looked back. Will be sad to leave the Goddard family in two years when our youngest starts school. Hands down - best staff ever.

We are more than pleased with Goddard in Third Lake... the teachers and staff are wonderful. Our daughter has been with Goddard since she was 3 months old... now 4 years old. Each classroom has been great from the teachers, activities, social skills, learning, etc. We have experiience above and beyond expectations with Goddard and I would and have recommended others to look into the school for their family.

Hands down, it's the Goddard School in Third Lake. Our daughter has thrived at the school and is smart, happy and well rounded. The teachers are kind, fair and treat the parents with as much respect as the children. We will continue with our daughter at that school through kindergarten and will be sad to leave.

Goddard was great for the very early years. We enrolled our daughters at East Lake Academy when they were 3. Their preschool academics are amazing.

My daughter spent 4 years with wonderful teachers like Miss Tracy, Heather, Rachael, Krystal, and Miss Beth at Goddard School Third Lake. She tells me now that Goddard was the best ever. She said she learned more than the kids in her 1st grade class. She also continues to stay friends with kids from her Goddard Kindergarten.

Goddard School Third lake provides magic shows, puppet shows, reading, games...it's really safe, fun, and provides peace of mind for the parents.
I wish there was a program for the 1-8th grades that was so full of fun and learning for the kids.

Reece A.
Having taken our daughter to multiple daycare facilities in the area, We are extremely pleased with ending up at Goddard School in Third lake. The results, staff, education and family atmosphere of Goddard School in Third Lake are above and beyond many schools in the area. Our daughter looks forward to going to daycare everyday and comes home with stories of what she learned and how much she enjoyed her day. We will keep her there until she graduates kindergarten and have our 3 month old starting shortly. I would recommend Goddard to any family looking for structure, childhood development and learning and a pleasant atmosphere.

Goddard School in Third Lake is the best ... We started their in 2010 and now looking forward to enroll my second one there ..

Miss Mary's Peppermint Stick in Grayslake - Mary has such an amazing presence with the kids, as do all of her staff. There is a sense of calmness, and it is so nurturing. Only one of my four attended there (we did not live here for the other 3), and it was, hands down, the best experience of all. Would highly recommend Miss Mary's to anyone!!

As a lifelong parishioner and alumni of SGS, we chose Footprints! We love the creativity, scheduling options and community feel. Our son now attends SGS as a Kindergartener and attending PreK there made his transition to K a piece of cake! I'm a proud SGS parent and support the preschool and all of their programs!

We attended Grayslake Co-op for 6 years, and it was a wonderful experience. Great teachers, great environment - a good combination of social and educational; a perfect place to prepare your kids for kindergarten. Highly recommended.

GCNS is the Best!! I had a wonderful experience with my oldest and can't wait for my youngest to start in the fall. I would recommend this pre-school to everyone.

Mary's Peppermint Stick! 'Nuff said. ;)

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School was the best for us. Two of our three kids went there so I do have something to compare as to the type of preschool that worked best for us. The staff was truly excellent and very caring. My kids were excited to go to school and I loved the opportunity to be so involved and really get to know the other families and the teachers more. It's like a big family.

Goddard school, Third lake. Ms. Krystal and Mr.Brain are wonderful, very energetic and passionate.

The Goddard School in Third Lake - hands down. When we were choosing day care, we visited MANYother local care facilities (and I cried between each) before arriving at Goddard School in Third Lake. We toured the facility to learn of the WONDERFUL programs for children even as young as 6 weeks old. Some highlights for us:
* VERY flexible hours for care- they do 1/2 days, full days, 2 days a week or all week long- whatever you need.
* Actual LEARNING programs, as opposed to just babysitting. They POTTY TRAINED both girls, have been teaching them colors, numbers, letters, reading, writing, computer training, YOGA, sign language, and Spanish
* Vibrant colors of every room / hallway
* Engaged Staff! Everywhere you go, the teachers and staff are smiling, they clearly love the children and what they do (VERY little turnover!)
* ON-SITE chef - large variety of fresh, healthy, meals every day- no canned spaghettios for our little ones!
* Individualized care, as each child needs. There was no feeling of getting "lost" here - every child matters.

Last, our oldest is quickly approaching school age, and we've been visiting area schools to decide where to enroll her. In every single visit, the schools have been EXTREMELY complimentary when we told them our children are at Goddard. I wish I had a nickel for every time I've heard a teacher or principal say "OH - they're at GODDARD? That's the best program anywhere! Kids that come out of there are always so much better prepared!"

Goddard School Third Lake is the one for both of my daughters. My older daughter tried KinderCare in Lindenhurst, I didn't like it. Goddard School in Thrid lake serve both of my child well.

Grayslake Cooperative School has been one of the best things we've done for our kids. My oldest has been there 3 years and my youngest will start in the fall. I love being part of my child's first educational experience along with the other parents, amazing teachers, bright classrooms and fun lessons & field trips. I tell everyone I can about the Coop.

I've had two of my children go to GODDARD School because there simply isn't any better pre-school around. And I have checked a lot, even observed classes for an hour to see teacher-student interaction. The teachers here are great. The facility is clean. The lunch menu offer only healthy food. The hours are very accomodating.

Goddard in Third Lake is wonderful. Our son is very shy and the loving staff has gone above and beyond to make sure our whole family is happy. The curriculum is very hands-on and exciting. We are very happy with our choice!

St Gilbert Footprints Preschool
A wonderful warm, caring staff of teachers and aids in each classroom. So many opportunities to be involved as parent. A fun and nurturing environment. I am glad we choose it for our daughters first preschool experience.

St. Gilbert's Footprints Program is the best!

Love the Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School!

We love the Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School! My oldest will begin her third year there in the fall when my youngest will start his first year. The teachers are so warm, caring and dedicated to the school and the children. I also love the parental involvement you don't get with most preschools. The bright, cheery location at Prairie Crossing just adds to the fun learning environment!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School - while I registered there initially because my aunt was a teacher's aide at the time, I never regretted our choice for the 5 years my children attended. It's a family of moms AND dads who truly care about their children and yours throughout the year. The class sizes are manageable so that the teachers can provide more individualized attention w/o forsaking their curriculum goals. My children were (and still are if we see a teacher in public) greeted with a smile and often a hug each morning. GCNS provided a socially responsible and interactive curriculum with a focus on being not only good students, but good citizens.

SGS Footprints Preschool is part of a loving, caring and supportive school community. The teachers have fostered a positive learning environment where preschool students can grow socially and academically. We are very happy with the full day/full week program.

First Presbyterian Church Preschool has been amazing for our son. He was in their new 'young 3' program, and we've seen him grow socially, religiously, and intellectually. The teachers & Director (who has been there since 1981) are so in tune with the kids and parents. Not enough good things to say!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School has been a great experience for my son. I love that the parents are very involved and the teachers care about the students. For my son's class they have several field trips throughout the year and bring in people like librarians, fire department, police officer, and others to enrich the children's education

The Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School has our vote! Great teachers, a top-rate rate facility and dedicated parents, what more could you want?!!

We live in Green Oaks and have been taking our now-1-yr. old son to the Gorton Children's Drop-In Center in Lake Forest for 6+ months. Love the quality, flexibility and "reservation-based" nature of the childcare because my schedule changes weekly. He loves playing indoors and outside with the other children. I love that the teachers will feed him, diaper him, put him in 1 of several new cribs to nap "on schedule" - he can't get to the toys fast enough when I drop him off and is always happy when I pick him up.

The Goddard school in Third Lake

Kinderhaven Preschool Academy is one of best Preschool's in Lake Forest. Under the direction of Dr. Penny Robbins this preschool teaches kids their ABC's but also about compassion and caring for people.

We are involved in Gorton Children's Drop In Center and love its staff and the flexibility it provides for our needs

I'm a big fan of Gorton Children's Drop In Center. It's flexible for me, but runs like a preschool--good structure, consistent teachers, and the facilities are excellent. I'm so thankful that my community has Gorton!

Mary's Peppermint Stick preschool. Anyone who has interacted with the spectacular Mary Lillstrom understands.

Kinderhaven Preschool Academy in Lake Forest is OUTSTANDING! My two older children both attended Kinderhaven and had wonderful experiences. They both made friends that they still keep in touch with despite attending different elementary schools. Our third child will be attending in the fall of 2013. Kinderhaven is a place that offers young children the opportunity to feel empowered. The kids have a say in what they study and they become actively engaged in their learning as a result. Participating in compassion projects helps them learn that they can have a positive impact on the lives of others because they actually get the chance to do it. The incredible variety of art projects that the children participate in each year are unique and amazing. Both of my children express missing being at Kinderhaven and cherish opportunities to go back and visit. The values that are at the core of this school have given my children a great start toward becoming compassionate, inquisitive, creative, and confident people.

The Goddard School in Third Lake. Great teachers!

St. Gilbert footprints preschool is wonderful! Caring teachers and a wonderful curriculum! I would recommend it to everyone.

Cheryl

Hands down Kinderhaven Preschool Academy in Lake Forest. An incredibly enriching Reggio-inspired environment where the students have a voice in their curriculum, are free to explore their own creativity through a variety of mediums, and are never underestimated. The compassion component gives them early exposure to the responsibility of being part of a greater community, and they thrive believing that they themselves can make a difference. We are so lucky to have found such a well-rounded early childhood program.

The Goddard School in Third Lake. Great teachers!

St. Gilbert School Footprints Preschool is the best! Great teachers & parents are very involve, warm and caring environment. Highly recommended!

Audrey Henriksen Semmelman recommended Joytime in Lake Forest, noting on our Facebook page, "Our children and grandchildren attended this wonderful preschool."

Kinderhaven Preschool Academy in Lake Forest is the rock star of preschools. Because of the amazing dialogue with the teachers, common interests among the children are uncovered and together the classroom develops, learns and grows through amazingly creative and touching works of art. Through the loving care of wonderful teachers our children have learned to be very creative, inquisitive and love learning! The compassion taught also sets Kinderhaven apart as it teaches our children at a very young age, how important it is to give to others who have less than we do.

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is the best! Places the right emphasis on the true purpose of a pre-school--to facilitate interaction with other children and adults in a nuturing environoment and to prepare them for kindergarten. My 24, 22 and 19 year-olds are all GCNS graduates!

Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake...amazing teachers and great curriculum!

St Gilbert's footprints preschool. Wonderful teachers and great family involvement! This program is a great stepping stone into kindergarten.

We love St. Gilbert School Footprints Preschool!! Love the teachers and how involved you can be. Our daughter loves going to school there!!

St. Gilbert School Footprints Preschool is great! Our kids goes to school here and we are very satisfied......great and experienced teachers! SGS is the Best!

We love Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School! The teachers are fantastic, and I love the parent involvement. It really feels like a family! I am so happy I found this school!

If it's anything like it was in 1991 - and I'm betting it is - the Grayslake Co-op gets my vote.

Grayslake Cooperative! Our kids love it and we couldn't be happier.

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is our vote! Both of my children attended and I couldn't have been happier there. The teachers are so knowledgeable and the family atmosphere was amazing.

When I started researching preschools, I asked around, made lots of visits, looked at online reviews, checked websites and asked around some more! My sisters both went to Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School, 25 years ago. I attended another preschool in Grayslake. I LOVED Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School the second we walked into the door. We felt home. I felt comfortable with the staff & I love the parental involvement! I tell everyone we know that's it's worth every penny to send your kids o the best place around!

The Goddard School of Third Lake!!!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School. While attending another school we went on a visit to GCNS, after that visit my daughter asked everyday to go to the that school. She loves it there and I have another child who is going to attend next year

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School--love the parent involvement where you actually see your child in action and meet the other children in the class too.

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School. My grandchildren are students there and they love it. They are always telling me about the fun activities they do, and what they are learning. They are also crazy about their teachers. It is a wonderful school!

St. Gilberts pre-school program is AWESOME. The teachers are patient, friendly, and caring. Not only does my little one come home happy, but she is learning a great deal. I really appreciate how well the staff communicates with me on the children's progress every day.

SGS Footprints is awesome all the way around!

Grayslake Cooperative nursery school. As a graduate from this fine establishment. I can honestly say looking back that the involvement of parents everyday not only made the environment more comfortable for shy children like me but also helps to develop a closer relationship between parent and child. In a world where things are now becoming less and less personal I truly believe that this school is one of the few left in Grayslake to really stand by parent involvement.

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick in Grayslake is like no other. The best!!

Shannon sent an email recommending Kinderhaven in Lake Forest - She said, "hands down the most wonderful place to shape your children for the future." Thanks, Shannon.

Goddart is excellent great teachers and staff.

The Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School has been the best preschool experience for my two children. I couldn't have asked for a better first school experience for them. Parental involvement, dedicated teachers/staff, beautiful school environment. It doesn't get any better.

Goddard third lake!!

Kinderhaven Preschool in Lake Forest. Kinderhaven fosters self-confidence, imagination, creativity and a love of learning. It is a wonderful, caring place for our children to take their first steps away from home!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is the best! All 3 of my kids enjoyed learning from the dedicated teachers, fun activities and field trips, and having the wonderful parent involvement.

We are very happy with St. Gilberts Footprints Preschool program. Our son enjoys going there, likes the teachers and aides. He is definately in a fun and creative environment.

Goddard School without a doubt!!!!!! Working full time is so much easier knowing my girls are at Goddard! The staff is amazing and they are getting a great education! I can't imagine taking them anywhere else!!!

Nikel Cleaves

The Goddard School Third Lake is by far the best preschool in Lake County! My son has been with Goddard for 3 yrs. and is now in one of the best Kindergarten classes around. The teachers , directors, assistants, etc. are exceptional. The atmosphere is bright and engaging and the owner , David Raye, takes pride in running a top notch school. I visited a lot schools before selecting Goddard. I was impressed from the very first visit and have not been disappointed since!

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick! Both my children have and are attending there right now - we love Ms. Mary!

MPSPS - Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick Pre-School of course!

Rosa

We are pleased with St Gilbert School Footprints Preschool!

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick Preschool has my vote! Great atmosphere, great learning experiences and great teachers!

Mary's Peppermint Stick Preschool are angels that watch and teach my children! The teachers love and nurture the students as if they were their own. If you asked a 2nd grader to name the continents, every one of the students who attended Mary's Peppermint Stick Preschool could quickly answer. They educate children in a fun, age appropriate manner!!!!

Goddard school third lake is the best! The staff works very hard and are extremely dedicated.

Kinderhaven Preschool Academy is an unbelievable place where our son has spent three years and we are already sad about his little time left there before he goes to Kindergarten. They have taught him everything from writing to nutrition to sign language, Spanish, and art. Mostly, they teach them how to be compassionate, how to treat others and give back to the world they live in. Their art department is amazing and the projects they work on are truly amazing. Our son has gained so much at this school and gained such self confidence because the teachers believe in him and truly care. We look forward to sending our daughter when it is time.

We choose Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School for our boys and couldn't be more happy with the decision. We loved the parent involvement and the the teachers and teacher assistants were awesome. Now that my boys are in Kindergarten, I see first hand how well GCNS prepared them for their current curriculum. I would highly recommend to all.

Our family loved Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School . Great teachers , learning experiences , fun field trips .

Kinderhaven Preschool Academy in Lake Forest. We switched to KPA this year -watching our daughter blossom has been a true joy. Every day she asks if it's a school day. What makes Kinderhaven special and the best choice for our family?
*dedicated, passionate staff lead by Dr. Penny Robbins
*Reggio-inspired curriculum - children's ideas and interest areas are explored. Children are treated as valued individuals; how empowering to have a voice!
*compassion for others - lessons for life, woven into the culture of the school
*art taken seriously - proof of this is currently on display at Lake Forest Bank and Trust (west side of LF) Four and five year olds were enabled to explore their passion for all things Dale Chihuly. Amazing!
*convenient location (LF Rec Center)

Grayslake cooperative nursery school is the best!! Love the school , teachers and the environment.. We checked out many other schools in libertyville and gurnee but when we saw this school we choose it instantly...

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Preschool in GL! The philosophy of this school is to be a sharing, caring, loving, peaceful person. What could be better than teaching children that?? This is the most important thing a 3-5 age child could learn.

Wow! Thanks for all the great, insightful comments. Keep the votes coming!

Mary's Peppermint Stick Pre-School is the best!!! I have trusted Mary and her team with all of my children over the past 9 years. It is a caring, sharing, loving environment for children with just the perfect amount of ingredients in exploring arts, music, letters, numbers --- but most of all how to be kind to others. For young people of ALL personalities, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BEGIN.

Mary's Peppermint Stick Pre-School in Grayslake for every reason imaginable, hands down!!!!!

Grayslake Cooperative

The Goddard School Third Lake

Kinderhaven Academy in Lake Forest is an amazing place for early thinkers! It has been such a joy to watch my daughter and all the children in her class grow through the years. Their love for learning, understanding of compassion and constant creative thinking has created an amazing team of students! The remarkable dedication and flexibility of the teachers promotes an environment which creates wonderful self-confidence in each child. Every day my daughter wants to go to school because she just can't wait to see what there is to learn next at Kinderhaven! Thank you Dr. Robbins and all the Amazing Teachers at Kinderhaven Academy :)

Grayslake cooperative nursery is a great school that provides excellent program and environment for learning. My son moved from Round lake park district to this school and I have seen a remarkable difference. The preschool has excellent teachers and has helped prepare my son for upcoming kindergarten.

Ms Mary's Peppermint stick preschool is incredible. Mary, Karen, Tina and Christine are wonderful teachers full of love and patience and hugs on those hard days. (for Moms and Dads too) My son loves going to school! I wish we knew about Ms Mary when my oldest was in preschool.

Growing with Grace in Libertyville is fantastic. The staff and directors of the Two Year Old and Preschool Programs are wonderful. The kind and caring atmosphere has made both of my boys love going to school there. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my family.

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Preschool, for sure!! This is a school where children learn the fundamentals every person needs to have a successful life ahead of them, they learn to respect others, their environment around them and most important themselves. It is amazing what the children learn with out you or them even realizing it. You can always point out a child that has come out of this loving, nurturing, and very well rounded school. It also says a lot about a school when the the teachers have been around years ( no yearly turn over of teachers). Due to the obvious passion these woman have for preschool education, they continue to enrich and educate themselves for the greater good of the students and parents. My husband and I are very proud to have sent our children to MPSPS and feel very blessed that such a fine school was right here in Grayslake.

We live St Gilbert!s Footprints program! Our daughter comes home everyday happy and excited about what she's learned and done each day! Her teacher is fantastic, so patient and really provides a great foundation for kindergarten. I love that it is part of the rest of the school and they get to go to library, music, art, gym, and computers! We love SGS!

I was so nervous about leaving my daughter on her first day of preschool and could not have picked a better school than Growing With Grace.The teachers are so wonderful, loving, and warm and not to mention provides a great learning experience. My daughter learned so much and wanted to go to school every day. I can't say enough about this school

St. Gilbert Footprints - Being able to go from PreK - 8th grade with the same kids, same families and same school is such a blessing. The teachers are the best and the program is well rounded. There is also a lot of flexibility in the program - 2, 3 or 5 days, half day, full day or they can stay until 6pm which is great for working parents.

Miss Mary's peppermint stick!!! ;0)

Our youngest son and daughter attended Growing With Grace. We were so impressed with the staff and curriculum. They make you feel like you are part of a family and always seem to go above and beyond other preschools. Our family LOVES this school!

We love Growing with Grace in Libertyville! The staff is wonderful and the entire family is welcomed. They are so friendly and caring. They provide an excellent start for a school experience beginning in there 2s program and their preschool program had our children ready for kindergarten!

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick in Grayslake is hands down the most caring preschool! My son has always been on the shy side and I love that they are not afraid to give out the hugs and comfort to all the kids!

Growing With Grace in Libertyville is truly a premier preschool! The blend of a traditional family feel and 21st century curriculum make Growing with Grace the BEST preschool. Their play based approach is strongly supported by research as it is not a secret that children learn through PLAY! Their early literacy approach is based on phonemic awareness and their staff is always reaching out to extend and grow their curriculum. Our family felt an immediate connection and have grown to love the director and staff! Hats off to Growing with Grace!

Growing with Grace Preschool in Libertyville is an excellent school with outstanding teachers. The play-based curriculum has not only encouraged my 4-year-old to learn to read, but teaches her to share, to listen, and best of all to enjoy school. The teachers are full of energy and joy every time we walk into class. You can tell that they love teaching, that it is a true calling with them. We adore Growing with Grace and cannot say enough good things about it!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School! My family has been involved with this school for 7 years! We absolutely LOVE it! After moving to the area and touring many schools, we chose this school and couldn't be happier! It is truly a family! The parent dedication and involvement is outstanding! Amazing preschool!

Growing with Grace Preschool in Libertyville gets my vote!

St. Gilbert Catholic School Footprints Preschool is THE BEST. The teachers provide a caring, nuturing environment, under the umbrella of a superior academic curriculum. The school provides a strong sense of community and instills values that create a lifelong foundation for our children. And finally, to round out an already stellar program, the After School Care Program is top notch.

Growing with Grace is Great! The teachers truly care about each child. They welcome everyone and make not only the children but the parents and siblings feel at home. My little one is so sad that there isn't school everyday.

Growing With Grace in Libertyville is the best! The teachers and staff are always trying to improve the program to keep the children interested in learning. And, when our family needed some extra support, the teachers stepped right up with offers of help. My daughter wants to know why she can't go to school everyday.

Kinderhaven Preschool is amazing. The Reggio curriculum inspires children to think and ask questions, enhancing their learning everyday. My 2 oldest boys went for 3 years each and loved every minute. We are excited to watch our youngest boy enter KPA this fall and take off in his learning journey!

Grayslake cooperative nursery school gets my vote!!

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Preschool in Grayslake. Could not be happier with our experience there.

The Grayslake Co-op has my vote!!!

When the time approaches to loosen the apron strings and send your little one out into the school scene it is of the most importance to find a school that meets so many requirements. Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School, I found, was the absolute best. Coming from a long line of educators, requirements and expectations were at a upmost high. The Co-Op, met every single one! The teachers there, I cant say enough good things about them, lets just say they all met their calling. The families, wow! My children now are in 5th and 2nd grades, and I still keep in contact with not only the teachers (yes, its true) but some of the families as well. Grayslake Co-Op is in my opinion, the best place to send your children to start their education off to a wonderful and fun filled learning experience.

Goddard in Third Lake is #1

Grace Lutheran's Growing with Grace Preschool is by far the best out there. I have my two girls in the program. One in the two's program and one in the 4s program. All teachers are so loving and treat the kids just like their own. I am shocked sometimes how much they have learned. Letters, Numbers, Spanish, Writing and everything in between...it is done with a loving hand. The teachers do a wonderful job giving me feedback on my kids and help me with many things I am working with them at home on. In Libertyville, we are very blessed to have so many wonderful schools, but I have found a personal touch with Grace.

First Presbyterian Church Preschool in Lake Forest was the best choice for my daughter. First Pres prepared my child socially and academically for kindergarten. My child has a good phonemic and numerical background, as well as exposure to art, music, and good values thanks to her experience at First Pres. This is a school that really understands children.

The Graysalke Co-op and their parental involvement is key....it's got my vote!!!

Can't say enough wonderful things about Growing with Grace preschool in Libertyville! We have had children there for the last 5 years and love the warm, family environment. The teachers are caring, nurturing and attentive to each child's needs.

Old School Montesorri in Grayslake is outstanding. They don't expect children to fit into a little box, instead they understand that each child is an individual with unique strengths and weaknesses. We drive 45 minutes to take our kids to this wonderful school!

We love precious lambs preschool in Grayslake!! The teachers are so warm and amazing! Our kids love going there. They also have a fantastic kindergarten enrichment program.

Old School Montessori is the best for us. The kids lean at their own pace and learn self-motivation and self-discipline in the process. My daughter is ready for kindergarten next year; she can already read and write very well for her age. We are very happy with our school!

We have loved Precious Lambs at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Grayslake. The teachers are top-notch. Ms. Sarah the Director is very organized and hands-on.

It sounds like there are many wonderful choices here in our area! For our family the best preschool is Precious Lambs Preschool (PLP) in Grayslake. The director and teachers have a heart for children. I know my daughter is learning and loved. We also love PLP for their mission of bringing children families closer to Jesus. My daughter loves chapel and really understands the Bible stories and knows that God loves her. Thanks, PLP!

We truly love The Goddard School in Third Lake. They provide a nurturing, stimulating, safe and fun environment for all of the children. The teachers are passionate about their profession and it shows in each child as they are excited about what they've learned and are able to retain the knowledge long after the lesson plan is done. The lesson plans and curriculum are age-appropriate, yet challenges the kids. My husband and I joke that we need to enroll, so we can keep up with our daughter. The Family Board encourages parents to become involved and engaged in their child's education and the teachers meet with the parents on a regular basis to provide updates on the child's progress. This school provides a fabulous foundation for a lifelong love of learning, working together and community service. We've had a fabulous experience there and will truly miss it when our daughter graduates kindergarten next year.

We love Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake!! What an amazing place and wonderful teachers! My daughter spent two amazing years at PLP. We would highly recommend their programs for any child. Thanks PLP!

Our Family has been very happy with Precious Lambs! The teachers are wonderful! Both of my kids loved going to school and felt safe and loved!

Grayslake co-op has great teachers...gets my vote!

Old School Montessori in Grayslake would get our vote. Not just because our small child had attended their newly established pre-school program for little ones (she was one of the first students), but because we've experienced other institutions prior. My opinion is that the program offered at OSM cannot be beat for someone looking for a community based feel with a great balance of play and learning provided by a fantastic team of educators. It combines a truly hands-on organic learning experience with exceptional Montessori educated teachers. My wife and I are both working professionals and it provides us with a sense of comfort knowing our children are in such a wonderful environment. It won’t surprise me if the larger schools receive the majority of votes because OSM is unique and not as widely known school in Grayslake and surrounding communities. Personally, I’d like to keep it that way (because I like the smaller not overly crowded schools, and I’m selfish ;)) but from a community perspective I feel obligated to invite any parent to check them out and actually compare to the other schools. We did, and we’ve never looked back! Our oldest child is also currently attending (in 1st grade) and we truly believe the Montessori structure is a superb educational model that will certainly provide our girls with an advantage as they embark down the path of academia and life. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be able to send our children there.

Old School Montessori.

Exceptional, caring, experienced teachers and a phenomenally effective educational philosophy that respects individuality and encourages curiosity.

"Kids don't stop asking questions because they lose interest. It's the other way around—they lose interest because they stop asking questions."

Quote from a short, animated synthesis of the Montessori philosophy:
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/11/superwoman-was-already-here-montessoris-philosophy-animated/248566/

Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake! It is a fabulous preschool that enriches the lives of its students through its fabulous teachers, excellent director, and Bible based curriculum. Parents are encouraged to help in so many ways...it's not just a school, it's a family!

Grayslake Cooperative is the best! Family atmosphere, caring teachers, great curriculum!

The Grayslake Cooperative nursery school is the place to start off your child's education....we loved it you will too!

Matigian Preschool in Libertyville is a wonderful, nurturing environment which provides outstanding preparation for Kindergarten. Small class size and caring teachers with low turnover. I was also pleased that they accept children starting at age 2 1/2.

I vote for Grayslake Co-op!

My son went to Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School and it is a fabulous program. They have prepared him for kindergarten and given him a great start. The teachers are wonderful and caring especially Mrs. Otten and Mrs. Truss. Any child would be lucky to be in this loving and caring environment. Love them!!!!!

St. Gilbert's has engaging teachers who challenge and nurture the children. SGS is the best!!!

St. Gilbert Preschool is the best choice. Your child not only gets solid academic preparation for kindergarten, but he/she also receives a solid faith-based curriculum. The teachers are the very best. Both teachers are fully state certified, VIRTUS trained, and experienced. You cannot make a better choice.

Hmm, 99% of these comments are for schools in Grayslake. That's great for people...in Grayslake. In any case, we go to Village Green Montessori in Libertyville. We were blown away by the curriculum and the general attitude of the kids on our first visit, and I think they have the right balance of Montessori principles mixed with traditional. They also have extra rotational activities like yoga, music and science. I like having three highly skilled accredited teachers for my child; my personal opinion is that I am not sure how I would feel having some random parent teaching her, such as in a co-op. When she gets home, I involve her further with spelling, reading, creative games, etc so she definitely doesn't miss out on parental involvement, which I agree is very important. For us, it's VGM all the way!

The Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is the BEST preschool around! Both of my children have attended there and loved it! The excellent teaching staff, parental involvement and warm, cheery environment make this a truly remarkable place to start your child's education. They do a fabulous job preparing your child for grade school and give them all the tools they need for a successful school experience. It's a truly wonderful school!

Village Green Montessori is the best school for us, and it's conveniently located in Downtown Libertyville. My child has learned grace and manners, while still maintaining her free-spirited 4-year-old personality. She loves her teachers, her new friends, and all the extra-curricular activities also available as a supplement to her Montessori education (yoga, music class, etc.). It truly is a great place to send your children.

St. Gilbert's Preschool in Grayslake is a wonderful program!! We love SGS!

Growing with Grace Preschool is a wonderful place! Both of my girls have attended starting at age 2 up through the 4's program. The warm, loving atmosphere, kind teachers, creative environment - and they include the whole family! My girls became more confident and outgoing and developed a love for school in their program.
Grace is an awesome preschool!

St. Gilbert School is far and away the best choice for preschool (or any grammar school level of education)! SGS combines excellent developmental academic principles with a solid faith-based foundation in a caring, secure and nurturing environment that prepares preschool students to excel as kindergarteners. In addition, unlike some preschools, SGS preschoolers can continue their outstanding educations at the same school, with the same friends, through 8th grade with a consistent foundation of faith-based values securely in place. No contest, St. Gilbert!

The parental involvement at the Grayslake Co-op makes it the right choice for my kids.....great school with a long-standing reputation!!!

Is there any place better than Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake? I don't think so!

St. Gilberts Preschool is the best program available. Dedicated to the children and provide great care for each and every student.

St. Gilbert School's Preschool program is fantastic. The teachers are amazing and it is great preparation for Kindergarten. The children also get to leave the classroom for music, art, gym, and computers, which you would not be able to find elsewhere.

I sent my two children to Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake. Every day when they do something amazing, I see God's plan at work because of the love and guidance instilled by the teachers at PLP. We are truly thankful that we have an amazing school like PLP in our town.

Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake! We are in our 7th straight year. Not just a preschool... it is a family!

The Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is hands down the best in the area. As the oldest of three graduates from the program I can say that GCNS has laid a solid foundation for me and my siblings in terms of academic skills, social interaction, and child-parent relationship building. It's an easy choice to recommend GCNS as the best pre-school in the area.

St. Gilbert....the teachers are amazing!! The learning opportunities are endless for the children!

VillageGreen Montessori in liberty ville simply the best pre-school

Definitely Village Green Montessori! The staff is there because they LOVE the kids and love working with them to achieve confidence and independence. Children are encouraged to explore their passions and learn through them. They focus on the often overlooked life skills set as well as introducing the regularly missed education factor of standard preschools. Kids learn self-regulation with simple task such as being able to choose when in their day they partake in their snack, social skills by working with peers in a group, independence by doing work on their own, self confidence when they learn to master a task that they have been working independently on. The school teaches children a wide range of skills from pouring exercises, sorting, manipulating objects and art. They also have lessons in science, music, math, yoga, Spanish, geography and optional classes such as art technique and cooking. My kids are always eager to show me their new skills! At almost 5 my daughter can read her first words, do simple addition, knows the names of the planets, knows many colors in Spanish, knows the names of the countries and is working on understanding a calendar. As a parent the added bonus is the flexibility in the schedule. We get to choose our days; we can add lunch or extend to a full day so that their school schedule best fits our family schedule. They also allow parents to get involved based on their desires, not a requirement. Thanks you VGM for loving and growing our kids!

Precious Lambs Preschool!!!!

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is the best! My kids have learned so much in our 3 yrs there and are always excited to go to school. The teachers are amazing and the opportunities for parent involvement create a fantastic learning environment for our children.

Dan B.

St. Gilbert Pre-School is a wonderful place with experienced and loving teachers. Our child had thrived in this environment.

A Village Green Montessori in Libertyville is the best preschool and Kindergarten! The owner and staff is fabulous. It is a warm, caring and loving environment that all kids feel comfortable in. My daughter has been there since she turned 3 and is graduating kindergarten this year. She is way ahead of the game when she goes to attend 1st grade next year. Thanks VGM!

Mary's Peppermint in Grayslake is my vote! I have been there the past 4 years and I can't imagine life without Ms. Mary, Ms. Karen and Ms. Christine. It's where my two girls have learned to be loving, sharing, caring peaceful people :) Those who have gone there know what I'm talking about.
Wendy Gaeding

The philosophy at the Grayslake Co-op is exactly what I am looking for... they get my vote!

We LOVE Precious Lambs Preschool!

Precious Lambs preschool in Grayslake is wonderful. We love it!!!!!

Our family loves Village Green Montessori in Libertyville! We always recommend it to everyone who asks. Teaching staff is absolutely phenomenal! Parents can have peace of mind that their child IS in great hands. Our son has learned a tremendous amount and surpassing many his age. He loves to go to VGM!

We like the Village Green Montessori in Libertyville. The teachers are very good and truly get to know each child. The child is allowed time to complete a project, even if it takes more than one day. The children also develop confidence and take pride in their work. VGM provides a great foundation for each child.

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School gets my vote!

I would vote for St. Gilbert's preschool program. The 1/2 day program is 3 hours long, which I found to be longer than most. Staff is caring and warm.

My daughter went to Footprints preschool at St. Gilbert and we loved it! It was a great balance of play and academics. It's one big family at SGS! :)

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School gets my vote for best in the area. Myself as well as my other 2 siblings are all graduates from GCNS. The pre-school provides a safe and healthy learning environment for all of its students and also allows the parents to be involved in their child's learning experience. I have been able to maintain many of my friendships I made at GCNS as a pre-schooler all throughout high school and some throughout college as well. This school is definitely deserving of the title best in the area.

St Gilbert Footprints Preschool

Great learning environment, great values.

The Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is the best! The parental involvement and beautiful, bright facility make for a wonderful learning environment.

st. Gilbert School is one of the best preschool around for your money. Not only do they have fun at the school but it gets the student more then ready for kindergarten. They have a full program from art to science and math to gym.

Goddard School, Third Lake.

Growing w/ Grace Preschool is everything we could wish for. Incredible teachers, great facility, great families and our son absolutely LOVES it.

Grace Lutheran church preschool I libertyville gets my vote hands down!

Precious Lambs preschool is the best!

St. Gilbert Pre-School has given my son a love for school. The teachers have a nice gentle way of working with the children and the program provides a well rounded curriculum. As a working parent having the option of a full day pre-school with after school care all at the same location is peace of mind.

Ms. Mary's Peppermint Stick Pre-School. An AMAZING place!

St. Gilbert Pre-School. My daughter attends SGS and it is a great family environment with a variety of opportunities for children to grow and learn and parents are able to be a part of it.

We have been at A village Green Montesorri for years with our two children. It is hand down the best experience for preschool.

Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake

We have the best staff and the best families in the world at Precious Lambs Preschool.

Precious Lambs Preschool. Not only are the teachers fantastics but they truly treat each student as part of a family. It is so much more than a school! There is no where I would rather have my kids get their first experience with school!!

Precious Lambs Preschool is the best. The teachers and director are all amazing! My kids love going to school, they have fun everyday and they have learned so much since starting at this wonderful preschool!

Precious Lambs preschool is the best!!! My daughter loves it there and we love having her at a school with such wonderful teachers who truly care about the kids.

Precious Lambs Preschool is our vote! This program continues to blow me away! We could not be happier with the teachers and director! Our daughter is getting so much out of everyday that she is there! What a wonderful place to be!!!

Growing with Grace in Libertyville has been great for our family. Love the teachers!
Great program.

A Village Green Montessori Preschool (aka VGM) in Libertyville, IL has my vote! Amazing group of teachers and staff. I've sent 3 boys through this program from the time it opened in 2002 through 2009. All three of boys were well prepared socially, emotionally, AND academically when it was time to enter public school. Their love for learning and their ability to think outside the box has continued throughout their elementary and junior high years. I truly credit their preschool years/experience (which occurs during such an impressionable time of their lives) to their success. My word of advice when seeking the right preschool for your child is to not only get recommendations from other "mom mentor's" but visit different schools and spend some time observing in the classroom before choosing a school for your child. Also, know what your objectives and expectations are for your child prior to your visit. This will help you determine which preschool would be the best fit for your child.

Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake is the best. Certified Teachers providing great education. Caring staff.

Village Green Montessori in Libertyville has been a wonderful experience for our entire family. The teachers there have sparked a sense of wonder and have fostered a love of learning in both of my children that will be long lasting. They engage the children in hands-on activities and allow each child to progress at his or her own pace. The teachers have created warm and inviting classrooms for both the kids and the parents. It's clear the teachers love what they do. Their enthusiasm for learning new things is contagious and their genuine compassion has made both of my children feel safe to make mistakes and try new things. The multi-age classrooms have generated a real sense of community in which the kids learn from and teach each other. This has developed such as sense of confidence in my children over their 3 years at Village Green. I could go on and on about how wonderful VGM is. It has exceeded all of my expectations, and I will be forever grateful to the staff for all they have done for my children. Village Green is a truly special, inspiring school.

God is at work at Precious Lambs preschool in Grayslake! Our children see his love and grace everyday through their amazing teachers and director.

Grace Lutheran in Libertyville! Amazing school with amazing teachers!

We chose Saint Gilberts in Graylake for our daughter. I honestly have never been around such a loving and caring group of teachers and staff. It is such a wholesome environment. While there are obviously many competent and excellent schools in the Graylake area Saint Gilberts gets our vote.

Peppermint stick childrens center in grayslake! Love the "home" feeling of this place, very friendly staff, wonderful teachers. I would recommend it to anyone!

Another recommendation for St. Gilbert via email

Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake! Great staff, great program. All around great environment for a child.

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is the best! After 4 years there already and 2 more years to go with my youngest, I have nothing but great things to say! The teachers are wonderful and I really enjoy being a part of the classroom.

Villag Green Montessori is tops....no question.....

Voting for Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School!

I think St. Gilbert Preschool is great! Kids come to kindergarten so well prepared!

Absolutely Precious Lamb's Preschool in Grayslake!! The teachers are like family to my girls! :)

A recommendation for Village Green Montessori - Libertyville via email. To those sending emails, we encourage you to go onto the Patch site, click on the article and add your recommendation in the Comment section. Many thanks!

Precious Lambs is a great, learning environment. It is an amazing, faith-based pre-school!

Growing with Grace in Libertyville. We have loved our experience at this school. The environment is warm and very much like a family.

I would recommend the Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School to any one. The teachers, the facility and the parental involvement can't be beat!!!

Village Green Montessori in Libertyville is the best! Great teachers and loving atmosphere. My kids are learning so much and are very happy making life long friends!

Village Green Montessori simply the best

I vote for Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School!!! The parent involvement is one of the many things that make it special. Also a great staff, a bright cheery room and a fun learning experience. GO CHECK IT OUT !!!!

Grayslake Co-Op all the way!! GREAT TEACHERS!!!!!

We loved Grayslake Cooperative! The teachers are wonderful and the parents are so involved. Everyone knows each other and it feels like a family.

I have been a teacher for over 30 years. I have taught in several preschools including Lake Forest. Precious Lambs Preschool is an outstanding program with a wonderful loving faithful staff and an awesome Christain curriculum. Our families are outstanding and very supportive. PLP Rocks!!!

We love A Village Green Montessori in Libertyville. The staff is well chosen and experienced. It is really a pre-school rather than just a daycare facility. They have plans and activities each day. And our kids really make progress in the areas appropriate to their needs. We have used other schools in downtown Chicago and this school compares very well to the best.

Precious Lambs Preschool!!!!!!!

My daughter attends St. Gilbert's Footprints Pre-School. She goes to school full-day, every day of the week with on-site extended aftercare each day, and she LOVES it. The teachers and staff are very caring. I would highly recommend this program. St. Gilbert's Footprints Pre-School is DYNAMITE! No doubt about it.

Teri

Grayslake Coop has been fantastic. I love that ALL of the teachers are certified. Makes me feel very secure sending my child there. The family atmosphere and parent involvement makes it a lot of fun too. Made friends there, oh yeah, so did my son. :) We will definitely send our second son there when he is old enough.

Jim

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is the best!

Precious Lambs Preschool is the place to send your children to learn the love and grace of Jesus Christ and prepare them for school. The students love to attend! There are many activities such as mom's night, grandparent's night, dad's night and so on. This is the place to send your little ones!

I would highly recommend Libertyville Co-Op Nursery School. It has been part of the community for 70 years and all 3 of my children loved attending school at LCNS. There are examples of 2 and even 3 generations of families attending LCNS. In addition to their wonderful pre-school curriculum, they give back to the local community with their Passport to Libertyville fundraiser and as an organizer for the recent Libertyville Cash mob supporting Parkview Gourmet and Mickey Finn's. It's great they are setting an example of giving back to the local community at the preschool level.

Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake!!! It is an incredible learning environment provided by loving, nurturing, brilliant teachers! My children, and our whole family, have been truly blessed to have Precious Lambs in our lives!

We are very happy with St. Gilbert's Footprints Pre-School. We couldn't have made a better choice for our daughter. The teachers and aides are wonderful.

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School is great for children! The parents involvement is great and we get a chance to see what the kids do when they are in school.

We had 3 kids at Precious Lambs in Grayslake and my kids still talk about their teacher Miss Lori. All the teachers are wonderful. My kids were very happy there! A family environment and a beautiful friendly classroom. They are very sensitive to food allergies too!

Precious Lambs Preschool, Grayslake!

St. Gilbert's is the best!!

My husband and I highly recommend A Village Green Montessori in Libertyville. We could not be happier to have found this school for our daughter. It had been recommended to us, but the experience has surpassed our expectations. The teachers and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Being in education myself, I knew what I wanted for my children in a school environment and this is it. My daughter is incredibly happy there and I am very grateful to everyone who works there. I can tell that they love what they do.

Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School hands down

My family loves precious lambs preschool! The teachers are awesome & I love their KEEP program. Its worth the drive :-)

Growing with grace preschool in libertyville is my favorite!

St. Gilbert is a warm loving family environment. I have 3 kids that have gone or are still going there and one starting in the fall. I couldn't imagine sending my kids any where else. Love it!

Village green montessori for best school in l-ville!

Young at Heart Center in Liberyville is amazing. Both my kids attended there and they had an Intergenreational program with the seniors. It is a high quality pre-school and daycare with the best teachers. They put the words learning through play to the test with so many creative ways for kids to use their creativity while having the most fun! We vote for Young at Heart Center in Liberyville

I wish I knew about this earlier. I love Precious Lambs Preschool! The staff is amazing, God honoring and truly devoted to their students and families! They have a fantastic curriculum and surround the children with love! There is no other place that I would rather be!!!! Precious Lambs Preschool is the school I would recommend to everyone with preschool age children!

Kinderhaven Preschool Academy In Lake Forest!!!!! We have never been more confident in our decision to send all 3 of our children to Kinderhaven Preschool Academy. The staff is nurturing, committed and welcomes every child and family with open arms. All of our children have different personality and learning styles. The child directed curriculum has been successful with each one of them and made their first learning experience a joy. What more could we ask for. Kinderhaven is a school that continues to help our children have a zest for life, a compassionate heart and a love for learning.

Precious Lambs Preschool is a great school for young children! They have a wonderful education program and a Christian emphasis. I highly recommend them!

We have loved our experience at Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake. The room is bright and inviting and spacious, the curriculum is wonderful blend of basic education and faith-based principals. The teachers lOve each student as they arr

SGS Footprints Preschool is a great program!! The children get a well rounded day which includes music, gym and art. The teachers are wonderful and very caring!! As an SGS parent, I am proud of our program and the sense of family that starts out at this young pre-school age.

Saint Gilberts! They have the most wonderful caring teachers. Even after the school ends around 2pm my daughter goes to the afterschool program and adores the teachers there as well. It is a is Catholic school, but the kids do not have to be Catholic to go and not all are. The crazy part is the great value. My daughter could attend from 7:15am-6pm (she isn't there that long, but they are open until then) and it is cheaper than any daycare center in the area. She comes home with a couple art projects a day and they have music, gym, and art class as well as Library time just like the older kids. It is a wonderful enviorment. The teacher sends a daily email telling the parents what they do in school. Why I ask my daughter what she did that day and she says "I don't know" I bust out the email on my phone and read an activity out loud and she then tells me all about it!

Precious Lambs Preschool has been an incredible blessing to our family. Our kids adore their teachers and the classroom experience. They feel absolutely at home, loved and safe when at preschool. The teachers are so incredibly nurturing and supportive of each child's unique learning style. The teachers take every opportunity to foster relationships with the children and their families. There are many opportunities for parents to be a little or a lot involved as well. Precious Lambs Preschool is an awesome, caring community that my family is honored to experience during this critical time in our children's lives.

Our son has attended Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake for the past two years. We all love the program and the staff is fantastic. Our son has a severe peanut allergy and they have been outstanding about keeping him safe. I couldn't recommend this program enough!

My daughter went to Precious Lambs Preschool a couple of years ago and loved it. But the true testimony of just how great this preschool is, is the lasting legacy it has on the families who attend. It's a warm, caring and loving environment and without a doubt, the best preschool in the area - bar none!

We experienced 5 wonderful, fun years at Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake. PLP embraces everyone; it employs a strong curriculum with amazing creativity; and -- bottom line -- the kids love their dynamic and open-minded teachers and director. The families and professional teachers are genuinely kind and great examples for children, and volunteering can take on many different and varied forms. We continue to be impressed with PLP's mindset toward scholarships, as well as its afternoon kindergarten enrichment program (established years ago). It's not about being trendy -- from good manners to numbers and reading to sharing with others to being kindergarten-ready (and beyond!), this is a preschool that really has it together.

Imagine what our schools would be like if ALL children received a first-rate foundation of preschool education like so many are describing?

An email comment from Kari:
Others are good - precious lambs is great!

Precious Lambs Preschool has been the perfect fit for my family for the last 4 years! The teachers and director are all warm, loving, kind, patient, and fair. Really!!! Like some of the other posts have already pointed out, the kids really feel safe and at home there. Both the church and the preschool have made our entire family feel welcome. I especially appreciate the practical, simple, honest, and modest atmosphere. An environment that makes it easier to stay close to God.

Precious Lambs Preschool! We are so blessed to be part of this family!

Village Green Montessori in Libertyville is excellent. I was not particularly a fan of the Montessori system, but when I saw how well it works at VGM, I'm a convert. My daughter is truly getting a well-rounded preschool experience, with ample experience in math, science, reading, writing, etc. She just turned four and can do simple addition and subtraction, can read and write basic words, has greatly developed her manual dexterity, interacts in a polite & patient manner with children and adults... I could go on an on, but you get the idea. And she is not an exception at VGM. The excellent teachers motivate and educate in a fun and loving manner, and the older kids learn to help the younger ones learn. While I cannot speak from experience about any other school, I can say this is truly an exceptional preschool, and VGM gets our vote!

Precious Lambs Preschool in Grayslake is like a second family. My daughter attends KEEP (a kindergarten enrichment program) which meets every afternoon. She has never once said she didn't want to go to school. She has learned so many skills, manners, and made many great friends. We always feel so loved and cared for by all the teachers and staff. We cannot wait for our second daughter to start the Tuesday/Thursday program next year. Thank you Precious Lambs!

The Goddard School in Grayslake.

OLD SCHOOL MONTESSORI provides a great education for the little ones.

My daughter attends First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest Preschool. We love the director and her teachers are fabulous. It is a very caring environment, and focuses on teaching children in a developmentally appropriate way. I would highly recommend it to anyone!

We love First Presbyterian Church Preschool! The teachers are amazing & the Director is top notch! We have been very happy with sending our children there for the past three years!

We love Ms. Mary's Peppermintstick in Grayslake. It is a warm, fun, caring enviroment for children to grow and learn. Ms. Mary and staff are the best. They love the children and my children have loved them!

First Pres Preschool in Lake Forest is amazing! The Director Ruth Luke and teachers are all amazing, many of them even have their Masters. I feel that kindness is one of the most important skills taught at the school. The teachers make learning fun, and many times the children have no idea that they are learning a major concept for their future schooling, because the cirriculum is taught in such a fun way. The Preschool has exceeded my expectations in every sense and I feel my daughter who will be entering Kindergarten this fall will be well prepared.

Old School Montessori (OSM) is our FAV!! They understand the relationship between parent and child and import it is for family involvement - I love how I can come in anytime to observe or have lunch with my kids. The teachers are fantastic and the classroom environment is comfortable and functional. We love them!!

St Gilbert's footprint preschool gets my vote

St. Gilbert's Footprints is the best Preschool!

Gloryland Preschool associated with Lord of Glory Church in Grayslake is AMAZING!!! Our third child will be attending next year and we LOVE everything about Gloryland. The director is WONDERFUL and the teachers go above and beyone to make sure that all of the children are loved and are learning. The spiritual gifts that my family has been given through the love, example and teaching of Christ through the teachers and staff at Gloryland has been a true blessing to all of us. My 8 year old son has such a strong Faith, and my 5 year old and 3 year old are all following in his footsteps because of the love and security to share their Faith with everyone at Gloryland. I would not go anywhere else! We LOVE IT!

Goddard -Third Lake is a treasure. This nationally recognized Goddard school and management staff have established a cirriculum and staff at the Head of The Class. Not just in the Lake County area, but nationally as well. The evidence is not only seen by it's local and national accolades, but more importantly by the level of education and care our daughter is receiving. Thanks Dave and Barb.

First Presbyterian in Lake Forest is the most loving school environment imaginable. We aren't Presbyterian, but chose it over two schools nearby that are affiliated with our denomination because my family has a long, wonderful history there. It is NAEYC accredited, one of the only ones in the area (and this is not some rubber stamp, it is a tough accreditation process). The ratios are great, the facility is warm and welcoming, the curriculum is all about widening schema and not about jamming in early academics. My son comes home and talks about all sorts of interesting things.

The Grayslake Copperative has been our choice for our children. I love the parent involvement!

All of our children have attended Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School, and loved it! We love the family involvement and a chance be a part of our daughter's early education.

We have been blessed to have Precious Lambs Preschool as the first educational experience for our three children! For 8 years my children have been going to PLP in Grayslake, and have chosen Ms. Jill, Ms. Lori, Ms. Denise, Ms Sarah, Ms. Laurie and Ms. Shelia as their forever favorites! The sweet, caring and mentoring teachers have provided an amazing second home to my children that they will never forget! They truly share all their gifts of teaching with each and every child. My children have gone to Kindergarten completely prepared for "real" school and ask if they can go back to their favorite PLP classroom! The small family feel of the school has also allowed all of us to make life long friends! PLP is a hidden treasure here in Grayslake!
Margaret, Jadie, Justin & Shealy K

Mary's Peppermint Stick in Grayslake has a phenomenal learning environment. I don't know how it could be equalled let alone surpassed.

Old School Montessori - has a great teaching and caring environment- they recognize that each child is his/her own individual and will progress at their own pace - My 2 kids are poles apart but they both love the school and are blossoming at their own pace .We had checked out a few of the aforementioned schools and settled on Old School Montessori

Old School Montessori in Grayslake. OSM is excellent at developing and promoting the best education style for each child. I have 3 kids ranging in age from 13 to 6. All 3 kids are currently attending or attended OSM. My kids have very different personailities and learning styles but each has a strong sense of self/independence, great motivation (even the 13 year old) , and an excellent educational foundation. We are very happy with OSM.