The Valley School

The Valley School has been amazing for my daughter she is happy to go everyday and you can tell how comfortable and cared for she is there. She started in the infant room and the teachers were so caring and taught her so much. Linda the director is very involved and so great with the kids you can tell how much she cares and hires teachers who do too.

We love the Valley School! Best decision we made was sending our boys there. They absolutely love going to school and the staff is amazing, especially the director, Linda. She always makes sure that the boys are taken care of and is the reason we feel so comfortable there. I can’t recommend this school enough.

My son, now 2 1/2, has been in the Valley School since he was 3 months old. While our needs have changed from basic infant care to a more structured "school-like" experience as he grows into a vibrant toddler, the Valley School has exceeded our expectations every step along the way. The facilities are top notch and I love the intimate atmosphere that sets Valley apart from many other "assembly line-like" daycares in the area. Just as I've enjoyed and relished in every milestone my son has hit, I feel as if the caretakers at the school have done the same. I'm shocked walking down the hallways with my son that every staff and faculty member knows his name - which I can tell her gets a kick out of as well! The front office staff are warm and friendly and encourage office drop-ins with any questions or concerns. Now under the care of the new Director, the school has really begun to hit its stride. It's always a little unnerving to leave your child with anyone that isn't you, but I feel 100% confident that I am putting my son in the right hands every day. Not to mention, the teachers fill the hallways/classrooms with photos and artwork done by the children so I always full looped into what my son has been up to. I firmly believe that his experiences at the Valley School have helped to form him into the out-going, confident, and intelligent toddler that he is today. Many times he has come home with a new vocabulary word, singing a new song, or counting higher than I thought possible due to the caring education of his teachers. It takes a village to raise a child and I am so happy that the Valley School is part of my village!

We love the Valley School! My 2 1/2 year old started the pre-K program in September 2017. Prior to enrolling my daughter at the school I had researched many of the other schools in the area (including visiting them) and loved this school the best. I had read some of the older negative posts for the school and was a bit hesitant initially but decided to visit the school anyway because the website showed a beautiful facility and it was so close to our home. I am so glad we did! The negative posts were written years ago and must have been under a different school director/management. The new director, Heather, is wonderful and has infused the school with great programs for parents and children. My daughter's teacher (Ms. Jen) is wonderful and engaging and my daughter hugs her every morning. The school is tucked away at the end of a dead end street so there is not much traffic nearby. Also the classrooms are clean and airy and there is a strong emphasis on cleanliness. The school lunches offered are for the most part healthy and nutritional. And I am amazed that the other teachers know my daughter by name even though she is not in their classroom. There is definitely a family/close-knit community feel to the school and I so glad our daughter attends this school. Final note: compared to other schools in the area the cost is middle of the pack and reasonable.

I wish I had put my kids at this center years ago when I first moved to Park Ridge. I thought my daughter would dread leaving prek because she knew the other kids but she is so happy here! They take care of the kids like it’s their own. Very clean & spacious. They are very kind and considerate!