The Giving Tree Early Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 7510 W Randolph, Forest Park, Illinois IL. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
The Giving Tree Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from a small number of parents. Most positive reviewers highlight caring staff, developmental support, enrichment activities, and responsive leadership under Director Ms. Hazel, while negative reviewers report health issues, lack of outdoor time, poor communication, and difficulty reaching ownership.
Disheartened to see old negative reviews that could negatively impact this wonderful organization. Every teacher or caregiver we have encountered in the past three years has been genuine, hardworking, caring and dedicated. The Director, Ms. Hazel, is very responsive and supportive. Our daughter loves The Giving Tree and her teachers (and is often disappointed to leave). The staff provide opportunities for art, music, Spanish practice and a sense of family/togetherness. They care about each child’s social-emotional development and provide consistent parent feedback (and even adorable photos through the Brightwheel app!) They also routinely engage in the community (fundraisers, parades, etc.) We love that they provide pickup/drop off for preschoolers at Garfield Elementary which was a game changer for our family. Despite any issues that may have existed in the past, Giving Tree is currently a wonderful place for childcare and enrichment.
Daycare is horrible had my son in there 3 weeks and pulled him out. He stayed sick the entire time. Wasn’t eating properly which caused him to loose weight. The teachers are not friendly. They never take the kids outside for fresh air. Everytime I picked my son up he was cold due to them keeping the air on. Oh not to mention they don’t allow you to enter daycare they meet you at the door with your child. Strange! Mothers like to see how child engages with daycare.
My children have been going there since they were 2 and six months. At the time my oldest had speech delays and the teacher not only help her with her speech but also recommend other programs that still use to this day. My youngest has become so much more independent while attending. When the weather is nice the kids are always outside in the playground or going for walks. The staff level of communication is awesome and always make parents of any upcoming changes or events the school may have.
I left after 1 week for many reasons. I've tried reaching out to the owner Kate for over a month and she has never responded. I want to talk with her about my experience and request a refund. I left her several messages with multiple staff and tried electronically through the website. I'm so glad I removed my infant from this place more so now knowing that the owner is so absent and doesn't seem to care about reputation or the quality of care coming out of the Giving Tree.
I love this daycare! Ms. Hazel the director is amazing! The teachers are incredible.