Huckleberry Learning Academy

"I came across this lovely daycare by google search. I was definitely terrified as a first time mom to leave my daughter with anyone literally. When i met Mrs Tiara she was so welcoming and informative of the whole process. I loved the personal touch of filling out the form about my daughter ( her likes and dislikes). She really went out of her way to ease my seperation anxiety. I would receive pictures during my workday which she still does and i cant tell you how happy my daughter is under her care.My baby was 1 when she started daycare with her and now my beautiful girl is 2. Since then we recently discovered my toddler has asthma, which she has gone above and beyond to support me in her new care plan. I never felt so at peace knowing my daughter is happy and has built a unbelievable bond with her and her beautiful kids. She even has her little daycare friends which is so cool watching her personality grow. I couldnt be more thankful to have had the pleasure of being a part of this daycare. Thank you for loving and caring for my daughter as if she was your daughter.❤️."

"I am a first time mom and as much as my baby had separation anxiety so did I. The first time I dropped him off I cried like a little baby in the car. I RACED out of work when i clocked out to get to my baby to find that he was playing with the other kids and having fun! My child loves coming to daycare and loves playing with the other kids that attend. in the last few months i have really gotten to know how the daycare runs and a feel for the daycare provider and i absolutely love this daycare center. i dont feel as though im dropping my baby off to a stranger and this daycare is reliable and warm and gentle and everything the opposite of my worst fears. my baby is 2 and says mommy i go school, i want shoes because he loves going there! This was the best decision i could of ever made!! Thank you for taking care of my child and giving me a peace of mind as i have to work and not wonder if he is happy and healthy!"

"I am beyond GRATEFUL to have such a reliable, trust worthy, and especially loving daycare! It breaks my heart that people who have “a friend” tell them to leave a negative review and they are doing so, without having experienced their own children be a part of this daycare. Anyways... my children have been here for about a year! My oldest has special needs witch makes him different and a little harder to take care of! He’s had three brain surgeries in the past , is non verbal and handicapped . I screenshot some other “problems” that he has to show the intense care he needs! Through this past year even his pediatrician has noticed the advancements in his communication/responding! Tiara has taken the time and effort to do therapy’s with my son occupational, physical, speech, vision, developmental, instructed by his school through zoom! As well as being able to keep up with my child’s special diet. (He is only g-tube fed) She was able to help other kiddos understand my child was different but is still a normal kid and also a friend ! My child is included and celebrated when he meets his goals he is encouraged to play, dance, sing and color just like all the other kiddos! For his birthday the other children had an idea of whispering the happy birthday song because my son was scared of the loud birthday song! (They’ve all learned to take his special needs in consideration thanks to tiara). As a special needs mom it makes me so happy to know my child is included and treated with respect and loved by both the adults and other children! Both my daughter and my son are well taken care of at Huckcleberry day care. When I pick them up they are always clean well fed and overall very content! As a single mother with no other support in Illinois ....being that my family lives out of state. I can’t thank Tiara enough for being able to take care of my children longer than scheduled or on short notice when I need to work overtime or Doubles. Even though it’s my responsibility as a parent to let my daycare provider know in advanced when my schedule changes so she can provide the appropriate care and staff to accommodate my children and my needs. She always goes above and beyond to make sure those needs are met even on short notice! I am beyond blessed to have a daycare provider who treats me and my children with respect and love and make us feel part of their family ! Thank you for everything you do for me and my children! I wouldn’t be able to provide shelter or food to my family if it wasn’t for you !!"

"Super unprofessional,I brought up the fact that there was abuse going on towards my daughter and they lady got super offended and 2 days later my kids were let go from the daycare stated in an email but the email does not state why they were let go. I have pictures of my daughters face bruised but stated no incident report would be made. What day does not write up an incident report when a child comes home with a bruise the size of her cheek?There has been times when I go to drop her off and teacher nowhere to be found. Do not send y’all kids here. Super unprofessional and I have started to take legal action against this daycare for the safety of all the other kids there."

"Hucklberry Daycare is amazing. I have known Tiara for years and she is a wonderful, kind and caring provider. Which is why the children in her care thrive. Like most providers, she has to make hard choices for the greater good, which sometimes includes letting a family go who is not a good fit. This sometimes results in hurt feelings and unfortunately, retaliation. These women who are leaving these negative and slanderous reviews, ultimately trying to jeapardize her livelihood, are prime examples of what we DONT want to teach our kids. They are what is wrong with society today. Tiara is a professional and did what she needed to do to maintain a thriving business."