Ivy Garden Learning Center

"We were so lucky to have Ivy Garden. My son was there from 3months- 18months and then unfortunately we had to move and I have to say I have been unable to find any daycare that come close to this one. Every single teacher loved my son and he made friends that he couldn't wait to see every day. Some of the teachers would even come baby sit and my son got so excited when he got to see them on the weekends. Whenever he was sick or had issues with his allergies they went out of their way to help us and find solutions to make sure he was safe and healthy moving forward. We already miss this daycare so much and recommend it to everyone that is looking!"

"Not sure why it took me this long to write this review- it was long overdue. My daughter attended Ivy Garden from 4 months of age until she was 20 months old, and I could not recommend the daycare more highly! The only reason we left Ivy is because we moved out of state. As a first time mom, pediatric nurse practitioner, and former CPS preschool teacher, to say I was meticulous with our selection for daycare would be an understatement. To be honest, the brightly colored play spaces and large recruitment display on the wall initially made me believe the school would be nothing more than a babysitting service. But I was quickly proven wrong. The teachers at Ivy are exceptional. They are responsive, supportive, and most importantly they treat each child like family. That sounds kitschy- but it’s absolutely true. The staff welcomed my daughter and celebrated each of her milestones like she was their own kid. And my daughter adored going to school each day- happily running into the arms of her teachers. The value of Ivy is unmatched- for the tuition you get meals, formula (or you can bring in your own pumped milk), excellent hours, and very few school closures. Plus if you are out for 5 days for vacation or illness, they will give you a prorated discount! They also love to celebrate holidays and use their safe parking lot or large indoor playroom space for staff-hosted parties. Walk by the space on Halloween, Christmas, or Easter and you’ll see that they go all out for the kids- DJ, photo booths, arts and crafts, and tasty treats! The staff really leaves no stone unturned. They work collaboratively with one another, which enhances their communication skills with parents. They use the Brightwheel app to keep parents abreast of all activities and my husband and I looked forward to the countless video and photo updates we’d receive daily. We have also used many of the teachers for babysitters in a pinch. Last thing I’ll mention that makes Ivy special is the community of parents. We have met some lifelong friends as parents of Ivy and enjoyed local happy hours or family gatherings outside of school hours. If you are deciding where to entrust the safety and wellbeing of your child, then look no further than the wonderful Ivy Garden!"

"We had our daughter at Ivy Garden from 12 weeks until she turned 15 months. We only left because we moved and the location didn't work for us anymore. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff at Ivy Garden. They did a wonderful job communicating throughout the day and made me feel so much more comfortable about my daughter's care while I was at work. Since we started, they built a little playground on site and it makes it so much easier for them to all get outside regularly. You could really tell how much the staff cares about the children and I would recommend Ivy Garden to anyone."

"Ivy Garden did an excellent job working through all the unknowns throughout the pandemic. The school is well-run by caring professionals. The directors ask for feedback from parents and then incorporate suggestions when appropriate. We sent 2 children through the program and are very pleased with the care they provide."

"My son spent four months here. We moved so we have to leave. This is a wonderful place, teacher are so nice. My son was really happy to go there everyday. My son also learned a lot there, I can see his progress. I miss Ivy Garden."