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Kiddie Junction Educational Institute
1619 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, United States
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Cr
Review №1

KJ has been a second home for our kids for the past 4 years! Our children love attending this center. The staff is always so wonderful, since day 1. The teaching style allows kids to be kids while learning. This was extremely important to us. Highly recommend.

Da
Review №2

I have been with Kiddie Junction for almost 6 years now and all 4 of my children attend/have attended. It is a second home to my kids and they absolutely love going to school each and every day. I love the daily updates with pictures and I’m thrilled with the fact that my kids are doing hands on learning every single day. I have no doubt that my 4 year old is prepared for kindergarten, and I love hearing my 3 year old say things like “my teacher loves me” or “my teacher reads my favorite book for me”. Working full time and being a mom is a tough job, but I’m thankful to have such loving people there for me and my children.

Ja
Review №3

Kiddie Junction is an absolute joy to walk into! The staff is warm and welcoming. I know they keep up to date on educational trends because the top administrators attend conferences regularly. I know the owner and director personally and I know her pride in this child-centered program. I recommend it without reservation!

Iz
Review №4

About two years ago we moved to Des Plaines with a 1 1/2 year old girl. Priority on our list was to find a safe, nurturing, diverse learning environment for our daughter. After researching several daycare options Kiddie Junction Educational Institute was the evident first choice. It was the best decisions we have made to date. Our daughter is now 3 1/2 and we have an 8 month old who also attends Kiddie Junction.Kiddie Junction has incredible staff that sincerely cares about the kids and engages them in learning opportunities as well as play time. Our daughter is always excited to go to daycare, as it really is her second home. Our son is learning a lot for his age like eating by himself:) Sometimes we dont even realize how ready he is for certain things until he does them at daycare.The Kiddie Junction facility is laid out with different themes from around the world, exhibiting the diversity, which was an important criterion for selecting a Daycare for our kids. The Instructors from the various classes know all of the kids that attend the institute and not just the kids from their classroom. A highlight of our day is the online access to pictures of the kids, including a list of their activities and food menu. To foment a great environment between staff and parents, The PTO and the center organize yearly special events such as: ice cream socials, breakfast with grandparents, Christmas show, spring graduation, parents night out, family picnic, etc. The effort that the owner, teachers and the center put into these event and daily activities is impressive.When you are a working parent and someone else is taking care of your kids you want to know that your kids are in a safe, fun and educational environment: prerequisites for them to thrive. Kiddie Junction Educational Institute will offer just that. Thank you Ms. Robin and staff for an incredible 3 years:)

Co
Review №5

We absolutely love Kiddie Junction. We have 3 kids so we have been in all of the rooms. Its a great balance of learning by lessons and learning through play, which is important to me. One of my favorite things about KJ is that they walk to parks everyday, weather permitting, starting in the Young 3s room.

sa
Review №6

Kiddie junction is a really great Educational Center. It really helped my son learn a lot of great things here. He has learned to write his name to eating foods he would never try. The teachers are amazing, they really engage with the kids and work with them where it is needed. The staff is awesome and involve with you and your kids. Ms. Lisa and Ms. Robin listen to you and help you out to the best of their ability with whatever you need. Would definitely recommend to check kiddie junction out.

Lu
Review №7

Love it here the staff is always very friendly and very helpful.. love the fact they keep you updated with pictures and emails every day .. My oldest has been coming here since she was 3 shes 11 now and she loves it here always looks foward to their summer camp.. 😁 my second daughter who is two also attends here and loves it and is learning alot with all the activity they do.highly recommend kiddie junction 😁

Mo
Review №8

I would absolutely recommend Kiddie Junction to any parent. I felt like my daughter was so well prepared for Kindergarten. My daughter Lily attended KJ from 10 months old all the way through preschool. I would absolutely come back here again in the future. I loved all the teachers and the staff is so helpful and their curriculum structured.Thank you for doing such a great job!

PO
Review №9

My son attended kiddie junction for 9 years. Such great memories. Great staff. Thank you kiddie junction for everything, and all the great memories.

Ja
Review №10

This is the school for our kids and grandchildren. It has a a great teacher to student ratio and promotes hands on learning.I love all the different themed rooms.

Ca
Review №11

Kiddie Junction has a lot to offer the children. It is staffed by professional and caring staff. The various areas offer stimulation and creativity for the kids.

je
Review №12

One of the main reasons we chose Kiddie Junction was because I personally went there…30 years ago. It stands to reason that a company which provides services - ANY type of company or service mind you – for over 30 years is doing, what they do, at the highest of quality. Kiddie Junction in Des Plaines is just that. As stated I attended Kiddie Junction almost 30 years ago but times have changed in regards to child care. That said, when it was time for my 4 month old daughter to start attending a day care, my wife and I visited at least 4-5 different day care centers before ultimately choosing Kiddie Junction. We couldn’t be happier with the not only the care given to our daughter, but the overall experience as well.All teachers genuinely exude a personal familiarity with not only our daughter but all the children that come through their path. It’s that candor and passion that allows us to breathe easy knowing our daughter is at the best daycare center possible.

Co
Review №13

I will continue to support Kiddie Junction and its management. My daughter has been going there for a few months. I really like the staff too.

A
Review №14

My daughter was in the 2 year old room. I literally just talked to Miss Kristen about my daughter and her being ill 2 weeks ago. Im totally disgusted with those teachers, makes me wonder what else they have been doing!!!

Al
Review №15

The staff is incredible!! From the newest hire to the highly respected director, the staff of Kiddie Junction give each student the best individual attention and care that one could ever expect. Robin Nordin, the director, provides staff direction, training, assistance and motivational activities that help the teaching staff love to be part of the Kiddie Junction Family. The caring Kiddie Junction family uses both innovative and traditional methods to provide the children a strong learning environment that is caring, fun, and teaches responsible behavior. The parents of the children are also part of the Kiddie Junction family. There is two way communication between school and parents as well as programs throughout the year involving the whole family. Any child would be lucky to be a student at Kiddie Junction. I can’t imagine any school with a more caring, companionate, giving and organized director of a school than Robin Nordin.

Ir
Review №16

They are like family and treat our boy as if he is family also.Highly recommended..... Top notch

jo
Review №17

Well i would give this daycare negative 5 stars but they dont have that...so ill just give them 5 melatonin work just as well

to
Review №18

Crazy and sad all over the news. Drugging people’s children with sleeping aid smh

M
Review №19

Giving gummy bears laced with Melatonin to a class of 2-year-olds to get them to calm down for nap time. ouch! Beware

Al
Review №20

Laced gummy bears to make the kids sleep ? Disgusting . This place is the reason why I am so scared to leave my daughter

Ku
Review №21

Wat they got to say?

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  • Address:1619 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, United States
  • Site:http://www.kiddiejunction.net/
  • Phone:+1 847-827-5415
Categories
  • Preschool
  • Day care center
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:6AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:6AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:6AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:6AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Highlights
  • Women-Led:Yes
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