Smarty Pants Early Learning Center

Both of our children began attending Smarty Pants in October 2023. Our son was almost 3 years old, and our daughter was just 15 months. From the beginning , we’ve been impressed by the love and structure the staff provide to help each child grow and thrive. Thanks to the strong academic curriculum at Smarty Pants, our son was able to successfully test into both the Early Entry and CPS Selective Enrollment programs, to start Kindergarten at 4 years old. Our daughter, who started at Smarty Pants with no prior academic exposure, is now progressing at the same pace…or even faster…than her brother at that age. We are so grateful to Smarty Pants and recommend it to anyone looking for high-quality early education.

My son has been at Smarty Pants since he was 15 months old, and now, a few years later, I can confidently say choosing Smarty Pants was one of the best decisions my husband and I have made. The progress he’s made socially and academically is incredible. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and lays a strong foundation for selective enrollment preparation. What sets Smarty Pants apart, though, is the community. The teachers are not just educators; they’re nurturing and passionate and feel like extended family. The parents are just as amazing, and we’ve shared playdates and birthday celebrations. I adore everything about this daycare and feel so grateful to be part of the Smarty Pants family.

My son has been at Smarty Pants since he was 16 months and he is now 3. He has learned so much since being enrolled. I recently bought some flash cards with sight words. I knew his class was introducing them so I wanted to practice at home. To my surprise, he knew way more words than I thought. And he even attempted to sound out the words he didn’t know! He loves all his teachers (past and present) and I know they love him too. He is very much in his toddler era right now with “big feelings” and everything else that comes with being 3. But they have been so caring and patient with him. I really appreciate all the love and effort they put into my son.

My son has been enrolled at Smarty Pants Early Learning Center since he was three months old. Four years later, he has tested into one of the top selective enrollment elementary schools in Chicago. He received a 1st Round offer into our 1st choice school! Smarty Pants provides the foundation for children to excel academically but also socially and emotionally. My daughter has also been enrolled at Smarty Pants since she was four months old. She’s thriving, and we’re confident that the foundation provided by Smarty Pants will also prepare her for success! We highly recommend Smarty Pants and have had several other friends enroll their children. Smarty Pants provides a loving environment for the children, you feel like family, and my children look forward to going every day!

Smarty Pants Early Learning Center is an exceptional daycare center that I highly recommend to any parent. Both of my daughters have attended this center, and I couldn't be happier with the care they have received. My oldest has graduated from Smarty Pants ELC, and we still have one that currently attends. One of the things that sets Smarty Pants Early Learning Center apart is their warm and welcoming staff. From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted with smiles and made to feel like family. The teachers and staff are always available to answer any questions we have and provide updates on our children's progress. They truly care about each child and work hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. The support that the staff provides goes above and beyond, and they have provided our daughters with the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond. Overall, Smarty Pants Early Learning Center is a fantastic daycare center that I highly recommend to any parent looking for high-quality childcare.