Tutor Time

If you’re single parents, please raise your hands! Better yet, if you’re a single parent who has come upon a daycare/​private school and just screamed YIKES! Parents, look no further. (only for those residing near Schaumburg, IL-​sorry!)
I wouldn’t class myself as a picky person (ok-​somewhat) but we all know parents are always looking and wanting the best for their child/​children. I know it was all wishful thinking when I was determined to look for a daycare that was «worth my money». I hoped that they were going to not only watch after my child, but also teach them something. Wouldn’t this be a plus? I know the majority of you would make an appointment with the daycare provider, meet and greet, tour, ask questions, and then determine if the place is the right fit for not only your child/​children but for your Family. Am I right or am I wrong?! I’ve toured many places and was not impressed by any until I came across Tutor Time located in Schaumburg, IL (corner of Golf and Barrington road)
My boyfriend and I decided to schedule all appointments as well as meet & greets all in one day so that all the information that was given to us would be fresh in our minds so we wouldn’t forget the unforgettables (if you know what I mean). Upon entering Tutor Time, the building itself was well-​kept and it looked new, trust me not everything «new» is always great. Come to find our, the location is only a couple years old. I met with the Center Director, Julie, and she was so nice. I know when entering these places, you shouldn’t judge the people giving you the tour because I would just think «they’re trying to sell me on this». After speaking a little about there location, we went on our tour. They had a classroom type style to differentiate the different ages, set up like an elementary school. They had breakdowns of the classrooms:
Baby Room — obviously for babies.
Pre-​PreSchoolers — meant for kids that were not at the age to be considered a Pre-​Schooler.
PreSchooler — meant for kids that were age appropriate to be in PreSchool.
Pre-​Kindergarten — meant for kids old enough to move out of PreSchool but not old enough to be considered a Kindergartener.
Kindergarten — meant for kids that were age appropriate to be in Kindergarten but also goes to another school for half-​day Kindergarten.
Private Kindergarten — meant for kids who do not attend another school for half-​day kindergarten. They stay here the whole day performing above excellent Kindergarten class work.
My daughter attended Tutor Time from the Pre-​PreSchooler age up until the Private Kindergarten age.
Let me tell you, she had excelled above and beyond my expectations of what a daycare meant. I know the staff there inside and out including the Center Director and Assistant Director. They were a very nice staff that would make any parent feel comfortable to know that their child is in the right hands. They have a fingerprint security system which I loved, since only the parents were allowed to come in and out without having to worry about the easy access of just opening the doors to anyone. When my daughter was there, I would get a little slip home everyday telling me what she did all day, what she ate (this is a plus if parents are concerned about their child/children’s eating habits), as well as their nap times. You get to read step by step what your child does each and every day. How great is that? You don’t’ miss a beat when they’re out of your hands for the 8 hour work day. Don’t think the piece of paper is enough? When you pick up your child, the staff that is watching them (usually 2 or more) is more than happy to tell you personally what your child was up to that day. Not once, have I felt that they just «made up» things to tell me to just get rid of me. My daughter was shy and was a picky eater (as in, she wouldn’t eat much in public but would pig out at home). I had expressed this concern of mine to the staff, and they always gave me a progress report on her habits and the improvements of my concerns. They offer a music class and gym time in this non-​elementary location!
They had a great discipline program in place as well. They were never forceful upon the kids and each child was always aware of his/​her surroundings. You don’t come into a room with kids fighting with each other, nor do you hear the adults screaming on the top of their lungs at the kids. Their approaches to the kids were very calm and collect and the kids always responded in the same manner (or I have seen/​observed).
The ONLY reason why we didn’t stay at Tutor Time, was because I had to find a decent/​good elementary school for my daughter to attend sine I knew she wouldn’t be in Kindergarten forever. We ended up moving out of town (but still nearby ~25 mins) and had to find a daycare closest to our new residence. Trust me, they should make this Tutor Time an elementary school and I would be the first to sign up! I LOVE this place and suggest it for your little one!