Creative Scholars Preschool, Chicago | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

We enrolled our 2.5 year old at Creative Scholars after he had been home with a nanny. This school/daycare has been outstanding from day one. The director is providing a curriculum that is rooted in the most up to date research of what young children need to learn and grow. It is play based and very interactive. My son’s language, manners, self-confidence and creativity have all sky rocketed in the 3 months he has been there. The teacher is very loving, kind, devoted and smart. The owner is present, in the classrooms everyday and incredibly supportive and kind. This school has one room per age group – not 3 or 4 rooms like other day cares. It is very hands on and family run. I would not take my child (if I ever had another) anywhere else in the city. I work in academia and healthcare and am very particular, this is a gem, you will not be disappointed. I also have experience with another well known and expensive daycare in Chicago from my older son. The personalization, creativity, intelligent based curriculum that is truly play based, loving staff and family who own it make this a high quality and special place.

As an educator for almost 20 years, I cannot say enough positive things about Creative Scholars. CS provides a perfect balance of play, socio-emotional support and academic learning skills. My two daughters attended CS in the Mozarts and the Shakesperes rooms and had an amazing experience! All of the teachers are kind, patient and loving but also hold the students to high standards and push them to work hard. My older daughter was AMAZINGLY prepared for kindergarten! We moved to the suburbs and I seriously considered doing the daily 60 minute commute with my 4 year old to the city so she could stay at CS. If you have a two to six year old, you should RUN, not walk, there.

This place is hands down an amazing, unique place- I feel lucky to have found it. My kids have been at Creative Scholars for 3 years and 1 year. I cannot say enough about the quality of the teachers, the nurturing environment, and most importantly how much my children LOVE preschool. They have continued to grow socially and learn so much more than I could ever imagine a preschool could do while having lots and lots of fun. My son is entering KG this year and while we are sad to leave behind Creative Scholars for him, he is so instilled with a love of learning and great friendships and is more than prepared (and we’re glad our daughter will continue on).