Fantasyland Nursery School 3

Our daughter Emily absolutely loves Fantasy Land! Olga and her team make the daycare feel like a second home. Emily is always excited to go in the morning and even asks to go on weekends — that’s how much she enjoys being there. The place is safe, clean, and full of fun activities that keep her learning and happy. We’re so grateful to Olga for creating such a caring environment. Highly recommend Fantasy Land to any parent looking for a daycare they can trust.

As a parent, I was very disappointed with the way this daycare handled my request to add my parents, who live just minutes away, to the emergency pick-up list for my children. I was told that I would need a special court order, even though I already share custody and should have the same rights as the other parent. What concerned me most is that they allowed an out-of-state relative to remain on the emergency list, while refusing to add local grandparents who could actually be there in a real emergency. That doesn’t make sense from a safety standpoint. This left me questioning whether the daycare applies its policies fairly and consistently, and whether they are truly prioritizing the children’s best interests. Parents trust providers to put safety first, and part of that is making sure reliable, local emergency contacts are available. I encourage other parents to ask clear questions about how emergency contacts and pick-up permissions are handled before enrolling their children here.

We attended Fantasy Land for two years, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. This is truly the best preschool ever! The teachers are kind, caring, and incredibly smart — they create such a warm and supportive environment for the kids. The director Olga is absolutely wonderful, always attentive and professional. I highly recommend this daycare to every parent. If I have more children in the future, I will definitely choose this daycare again without a second thought!

FANTASYLAND Daycare is truly a SECOND HOME for our family. Both of my sons have attended this daycare—my younger one is currently enrolled in Mini group, and my older son graduated from the Maxi group. This was the third daycare we’ve experienced because we had to relocate, and I can confidently say it’s absolutely the BEST one we’ve ever been part of. The teachers here are warm, caring, and have the biggest hearts and souls. They treat every child as if they were their own. Olga, the director, is an incredible human being with a heart of gold. She is deeply involved in every process and cares for every child. We love Olga so much—her dedication, warmth, and leadership make Fantasyland feel like a true community. What sets Fantasyland apart is the level of care and enrichment they provide: • EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: The daily activities are incredibly creative and educational . From gardening and planting flowers to cooking smoothies and ice creams together, the kids are constantly engaged and learning. They cover such important topics like healthy eating, history , how to take care of our planet in addition to art and math classes. The daycare also follows weekly themes and incorporates creative, themed games and activities that keep the kids excited and engaged. • EXTRA CLASSES: They offer additional classes like Taekwondo, singing, and math, giving kids opportunities to explore their interests and talents. • UNIQUE ACTIVITIES: The daycare organizes amazing events and experiences for the children, such as foam parties, bounce houses, sports days, visits from the Lake Zurich Fire Department to show fire trucks and talk to the kids, ice cream making , flying kites, Hawaiian Parties and many more. They also hire animators for special events. These hands-on, fun activities provide both learning and joy for the kids. • HEALTHY MEALS: The meals are catered, made from scratch, and incredibly healthy . They provide extra portions when needed, ensuring my son’s and other kids do not leave hungry. • DAILY UPDATES and Communication via APP: The internal app keeps parents fully informed with photos ( 20-30+ pics a day ! ) , updates, and announcements. Seeing the kids’ activities and learning every day is so reassuring. You are not going to find anything like this in any other daycare. • FUN EVENTS: The beautifully organized concerts and seasonal celebrations are truly special, memorable and mind blowing , showing the incredible care and effort the staff puts into everything. • TIME OUTSIDE: The outdoor space is quiet, shaded, and full of trees, with a playground that gives kids the freedom to play safely. During the summer days some art and sport classes are held outside on the fresh air. • DEDICATED GYM : Fantasyland has separate gym area where kids play organized sport games and practice Taekwondo. My older son, now in 1st grade, still misses Fantasyland and considers it his second home. He especially misses Mrs. Olga ( director ) snd his other amazing teachers—Mrs. Larisa, Mrs. Olga, and Mrs. Varvara—who made such a lasting impact on him with their kindness and care. A special shoutout to my younger son’s amazing teachers—Mr. Nina, Mrs. Ulyana, and Mrs. Anna—who are kind, attentive, and have such BIG HEARTS. They, along with Mrs. Olga and the rest of the staff, make every day a joy for my kids. Fantasyland Daycare is a GEM. The love, care, creativity, and attention they provide are unmatched. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful place where our kids feel SAFE, LOVED and truly at HOME ❤️

Fantasy Land is truly the best place your child can be. The staff are not only professional and amazing at what they do they’re incredibly caring and nurturing. They don’t just watch your child; they help them grow, explore, and truly be themselves. I’ve seen my daughter from a whole new perspective since she started here. The patience, love, and attention they give her is beyond anything I expected. They’ve helped reveal hidden talents I didn’t even know she had, and I’m so grateful for the way they support and encourage her. A huge thank you to Olga and all the wonderful teachers at Fantasy Land — you’re changing little lives in the most beautiful way.