Smart Love Preschool is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 2222 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, Illinois IL. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Smart Love Preschool receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the school's child-led, play-based learning philosophy grounded in emotional development and early childhood psychology. Parents consistently report their children love attending school, show increased confidence and curiosity, and develop strong bonds with caring, engaged teachers. The school is praised for its supportive administration, strong teacher-to-student ratios, and intentional community that values both children and families.
Smart Love Preschool may be the best pound for pound preschool in all of Chicago. Their child-led learning philosophy is rooted in early childhood psychology and science, and we’ve seen first-hand the positive impact it has had in helping our son become more confident and curious. The teachers genuinely care about each child, there are always multiple per classroom, and they never hesitate to get on the ground to play and engage with the kids individually. Every week, our son has a new favorite teacher and truly amazes us with all that he learns while at school. The administration also helps parents feel heard and taken care of. We briefly tried another preschool in the area for convenience but returned to Smart Love within a week when we saw how stark the difference in quality was. Even while we were out the Smart Love team was fully committed to helping us find the right fit for our son and never said no to a call for advice. Simply put, there is no place our son has more fun than at school with his friends and teachers. Because of this environment, he has developed a love of learning that is so wonderful to see. We have yet to see a turnover in the staff because of how invested teachers are in the mission and their passion comes through in the care. Smart Love is absolutely the best. Any family would be so lucky to be a part of this community :)
Our toddler has loved going to Smart Love! He has grown quite fond especially of his teacher Ella and loves hanging out with Caren and Danielle. Smart Love has helped him to explore all of his interests and develop mentally and emotionally. We appreciate the regular updates and keen attention to his development as noted during our parent-teacher conferences. Looking forward to the fall.
Smart Love is a loving and fun place for kids to get their first experience of going to school. My son started in play school at 2 and is now in preschool. He had a hard time adjusting to being apart from his dad, nanny, and me, and that was very difficult for us, but we stuck it out and we’re so glad we did. My son loves going to school and brings back all kinds of things he’s so excited to show us. At parent teacher conferences, I can tell his teachers know him so well and care deeply about him. They communicate with me often to let me know how my son is doing. Since starting at Smart Love, his interests have really expanded, and he’s much more eager to try new types of activities. Between play school, preschool, and summer camp, he’s been with most of the teachers and assistants, and they are all great. Danielle, Caren, Emma, Karen, Jennifer, and Lizzy have all been great teachers and caregivers who he will not forget.
We've been thrilled with our daughter's experience at Smart Love Preschool. The teaching staff is caring, thoughtful, and fully engaged in creating learning opportunities for the children. Our daughter absolutely loves going to school each day. As parents, we especially appreciate the high teacher to student ratio, the beautiful, light-filled classroom space, and the opportunity for an hour of outdoor play in the backyard each day. We highly recommend Smart Love to other parents in the neighborhood.
Our family has been a part of the Smart Love Preschool community since 2021, and it’s hard to put into words just how deeply grateful we are for everything this incredible school has given our children—and us as parents. All three of our kids have grown and thrived in ways that continue to amaze us, and we attribute so much of that to the thoughtful, loving, and deeply respectful approach that Smart Love takes with every child. The Smart Love philosophy is unparalleled—genuinely child-led, grounded in emotional regulation, and rich with engaging, developmentally meaningful experiences. From the nurturing classroom environments to the vibrant outdoor space and hands-on garden program (where kids learn to grow from seed to harvest), the school is designed to inspire curiosity and joy. Our children are genuinely excited to go to school each day. They come home with bags full of “treasures”—artwork and projects that reflect their unique interests and imaginations. But beyond what they bring home in their backpacks, they bring home confidence, happiness, and a sense of being deeply understood and valued. Our oldest transitioned seamlessly to public kindergarten, and our middle child is currently thriving in the kindergarten supplement program at Smart Love. It’s a small, intentional cohort led by a truly phenomenal teacher, and it has given our daughter the most enriching, confidence-building experience we could have hoped for before entering public school. Our youngest is currently in the preschool program, and we continue to be amazed by how deeply he is known, supported, and celebrated for exactly who he is. The director and staff at Smart Love take the time to understand each child as a whole person. Her insights and recommendations have been incredibly helpful—like having a trusted parenting expert in our corner. Smart Love has brought joy, stability, and meaningful growth not just to our children, but to our entire family. It’s a supportive community where children shine, and where parents are seen, heard, and valued. We truly could not imagine a better early childhood experience.