When it comes time to hand your child off to an unfamiliar place, with unfamiliar people, it can frighten almost any parent. While, most parents have done the research, read reviews, talked to other parents, you never really feel comfortable until you meet the teachers and staff. That was what it was like for me when I was looking for a daycare facility for my twins. For me, it was even more nerve-wracking because we had a nanny for 14 months, someone who had become part of the family, and since I worked from home, I was around a lot to see the interaction between the three of them. Now, here I was in a new town, where I didn't know anyone. I could have interviewed nannies, but I felt the boys would do better in an accredited day care facility where they can grow and develop.I visited many child care facilities, but none of them seemed like the right fit. That was until I walked into the Frankfort KinderCare and can honestly say my anxiety dissipated. I was immediately met with smiles from Hillary, Dawn, and Lori. As a parent, the facility checked off many major boxes like being accredited, secure, having a tenured staff (which I now know to be rare), convenient location, nutritional food, great outdoor space, etc. However, what really pushed me to enroll my kids, was the little things I noticed. You could immediately tell the ENTIRE staff had built relationships with all the kids, not just the ones in their classrooms. I watched as four or five kids gave Mr. Mark a high-five as he walked down the hall delivering lunch. I saw the kids run to Miss Lori as she walked me around (patiently answering my many questions), because they wanted to give her hugs. She knew everyone by name and they were thrilled to see her. It was these little moments I witnessed with each of the teachers that solidified my decision. That was 3.5 years ago and I have never second guessed my decision.I now have three kids in the facility, and love how my youngest has the same teachers as my older two. All of my children are thriving socially and developmentally, and I know it is not just the curriculum, but more importantly, the teachers who teach the curriculum. I have noticed how each teacher understands the unique ways each kid learns and uses that knowledge to teach. One of my sons has mild ADHD and I worried the he would not have the patience to sit through lessons as it was difficult for me at home sometimes. However, knowing this was a concern of mine, not only did Miss Cheryl immediately share with me techniques and tactics they use in school, reassured me he was fine, but also gave me ideas of what I can do at home with him.It is not just the curriculum, but the teachers' aid in other developmental milestones, like potty training and learning how to feed oneself. I remember when the twins turned three, Miss Jessica said, "The boys will be out of pull-ups for their naps in a couple of weeks if you are okay with having more laundry to do." In three weeks, while they did have few accidents when they slept, just like she said, they were out of pull-ups. Miss LeAnne, Miss Jenny, Miss Erin, and Miss Stephanie, had my youngest eating with a fork and spoon much earlier then I was able to with the twins. I also love how even when teachers move on because of life changes, they still have a place to come back to if they wanted to float, or pitch in during peak times. Nothing makes me (or my kids) happier then to see a familiar face back in the facility. I can go on and on about the teachers at this facility, how each has made such a lasting impact on my kids, and all the wonderful experiences we have had with each and every one of them, but I will end with how happy I am to have chosen this facility.I could not have asked for a better place to send my children. All three of my kids are thriving and have so much admiration for all the teachers. They love going each and every morning (and sometimes do not want to come home). As a parent, I wanted the corporate office to know, how much I value all the staff at this site, and how incredibly fortunate I am to have my kids enrolled.

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for the Frankfort, IL KinderCare facility kindergarten program. My now seven year old daughter started at this facility from the age of three years old and has developed and learned so much since she has attended. It was such a delight knowing that this KinderCare Facility provided such a great Kindergarten Program. I do believe that this program is comparable to and even better than many other programs available in the area. The class focuses on the children and their educational and social needs in order to prepare them to move on to a prosperous grade school experience. This program prepared my daughter for 1st grade and she is currently earning nothing but A's. I am very pleased with my child's development and transition to grade school and I have the Frankfort, IL KinderCare staff and facility to thank. My two younger daughters that currently attend this same facility's high quality day care program will definitely be attending this kindergarten program. I confidently recommend this kindergarten program to parents seeking a quality Kindergarten experience and education for their children.

I recently took the Gallup survey via the link offered by my center. I wanted to add the follow-up comment that I really mean every "5" I provided. The reality of being a full-time working mother is that someone else is responsible for my children during the majority of their waking hours. I feel so fortunate that as much as I wish I would have that time with them for myself. I know that they're not feeling my absence because they are well cared for and loved by a facility that treats them as a family and not a weekly check. My oldest was full-time at KinderCare, but recently enrolled in a morning preschool program at the local elementary school, and he now buses from the elementary school to KinderCare in time for lunch. When picture day for KinderCare rolled around, I was sad that he would most likely miss the class picture and the opportunity for a sibling picture. When I approached Laurie to ask about the timing, I found that she had already made arrangements to allow Cooper to be present for the class picture and for the sibling picture. I think it goes without saying that parents expect to find a facility that keeps their children safe and fed by default, but it's the consideration for the life details that make me feel so pleased to have my family in their hands. Additionally, the preschool program my son attends is for at-risk children. In my son's case, he has a speech delay. During an early meeting, the special services teacher commented that she can always tell a difference between the kids that come from Frankfort KinderCare versus other daycare environments because of how well the classroom curriculum and activities align.I can't offer enough thanks to Laurie, Hillary, and the Frankfort KinderCare team for how they've cared for my family.