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8525 Redtail Drive
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
779-800-3509
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Crystal Lake, IL
My daughters are 10 and 7 years old and come in the afternoons after school and even though it is for just a couple hours, they enjoy their time playing on the playground and interacting with the other school age kiddos as well as the 4–5-year-olds. My husband and I are thrilled The Nest Schools is so close to their school, our home, and we will gladly build a community of support with them.

Crystal Lake, IL
The building is very clean, & the teachers & staff are always friendly. Teachers who aren’t my children’s teachers always greet them. I also appreciate the partnership & transparency. The teachers and staff are so great at communicating. It’s so great to know that my kiddos learning & having fun every day. 🙂

Crystal Lake, IL
Ever since Caroline started everyone has been so wonderful especially at drop off! My husband and I love getting all the updates throughout the day and Caroline always seems like she is having a great time and is already learning so much.

Crystal Lake, IL
I appreciate how caring and kind the staff and teachers are. My biggest fear with putting our toddler into daycare, was that he might feel lonely and sad but I know that at The Nest, the teachers or staff will hold and cuddle him if he’s feeling sad and bring him into activities with his peers so that he won’t feel lonely. That is such a huge relief to know that our kiddos are well taken care of!

Union, IL
Great experience. Caring teachers.

Woodstock, IL
They have made the enrollment simple, their school is clean and well maintained and my son seems to be doing really well there.

Crystal Lake, IL
They are so friendly and have been giving a lot of updates throughout the day with pictures and what they are doing. My daughter has been thriving with her speech and socialization since she’s been going here. I’m often surprised at trying (what I think are) new things with her and assume she’s done it at the Nest since she can already do it so well!

Crystal Lake, IL
The teachers really care about the students and help parents set them up to be successful. I love the pictures that I receive and the updates on food and potty:)

Huntley, IL
The teachers are fantastic and communication is great! I feel so comfortable leaving my 4 month old at school. I honestly don't hesitate at all. The environment is clean for kids, the outdoor area is amazing, and the toys and engagement that take place with my little one is phenomenal as well.

Everything! The staff is fantastic and extremely helpful, and the teachers are well-equipped and FUN!

Crystal Lake, IL
Super friendly, clean, amazing teachers :)

Lake in the Hills, IL
Commitment to cleanliness & communication, a well-rounded & supported curriculum, a happy & welcoming staff that fosters an inclusive environment.

Crystal Lake, IL
We love the play based learning curriculum offered to our daughter. We think her teachers are also wonderful and she has grown and learned so much from them! We love how excited she is when she comes home and tells us about her day. I love all the updates we get about the fun activities and learning they are doing along with the pictures as well. We love the cleanliness and neat environment that also allows kids to be kids. & the playground is beautiful as well!

Crystal Lake, IL
Teachers are friendly, management is welcoming and supportive of their teams.

Lake in the Hills, IL
We love the environment, the classroom size, the outdoor space, the teachers & directors, as well as all the activities and the curriculum. Our son is so so happy to be here everyday. I recommend the Nest to anyone I can!

Crystal Lake, IL
We LOVE The Nest! Everyone is so kind and welcoming. My little one is excited to get there every day. She loves her teachers and it is obvious that the teachers genuinely care about all the kids. I feel so comfortable dropping her off knowing that she is being loved on and is in great hands. As a parent, I could not ask for anything more!

Crystal Lake, IL
So far the nest has been great! We love the teachers/staff and we enjoy getting updates throughout the day. Whenever I have a question, they are quick to provide a response.