Young Scholars Child Care Center 501 Kora Lane, Island Lake, IL 60042

"Our family loves Young Scholars! My daughter started attending when she was 1.5 yo in the toddler room 3 years ago and is now in the 4 yo room, and now my son (1 yo) also attends in the infant room. It is very clear from the entire center that the staff takes time to connect with the students and takes pride in their jobs as educators. The teachers and directors have come through and supported our family, and we are so grateful for them! Safety is clearly a top priority for their students, from their check-in/check-out procedures, to how they have handled accidents with my daughter, and even more importantly now, with the special procedures as a result of the pandemic. It gives me peace of mind to know all the steps they are taking (hand washing, mask wearing, temperature checks, inside/outside shoes, and more). I feel the educational quality of the care is exceptional. From the infant room on up to preschool age (and I'm sure beyond), I always love to see the creative lesson plans the teachers put together filled with engaging learning activities. I know how much energy the little ones have; so, it means a lot to me that they have a full, engaging day with outdoor time and screen free play each and every day. They've recently implemented the HiMama app, which allows us to interact with the teachers on a more consistent basis each day. I love getting updates (AND PICTURES!) throughout the day to see all the fun things my kiddos are up to. It's been a great addition to the care they provide! We are blessed to be part of the Young Scholars family!"

"Young Scholars has been a wonderful blessing in our family's life for the 6 years our son has gone there. We have never once worried about his well being and the entire staff always has the children's best interests at heart. He is now a school aged child that attends the before and after school program and enjoys his time there with his friends and the opportunity to work on homework (with guidance from teachers, if necessary). They truly prepared him well for elementary school - in all areas - social, academic, emotional. Young Scholars is an amazing facility that is always looking to grow and change to meet the needs of the children and the families."

"Young Scholars has been nothing but amazing since my son has started a few years ago. Choosing where to send your kids is not an easy task, especially for a parent, however, the second I walked into Young Scholars, I knew that he would be very well taken care of. The teachers and staff are absolutely wonderful, and they take pride in what they do everyday. My son has learned so much, made so many new friends, and enjoyed every second of being here. I could not think of a better place to send my children, thank you Young Scholars!"

"Young Scholars is an amazing place. My son has been coming to Young Scholars, and that has made such a huge impact on his life! Young Scholars helped him prepare for school, and taught him how to be a friend. He build social skills that he didn't have coming into school, and they prepared him for kindergarten and the whole new world he was about to enter. Young Scholars is like a family. The staff operates together as a whole, and not only does each classroom work effectively on it's own, but staff throughout the center work together to make sure that kids are getting the best possible care. Miss Kristen and Miss Nicole work hard as directors, and not only make children feel welcome every day, but parents as well. They greet parents by first names because they know and care about the families that come through the door everyday, and make you feel like a part of the Young Scholars family. Miss Kora has created a beautiful family, and I couldn't imagine a better place to bring my son!"

"My family loves Young Scholars and the entire staff. Everyone working there including the directors and teachers are wonderful to work with and are very caring. My son began attending Young Scholars when he was just 10 weeks old and now he is just a few months shy of turning 3 and choosing Young Scholars to care for him daily has been a blessing. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure that all the children are learning, growing, safe and cared for in every way. The center is organized, clean, well maintained, bright and welcoming."