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Readers' Choice: Which Darien Preschool is Tops?

Darien Patch asks readers to recommend their preschool pick.

 

Any decision about your children ranks among the most important choices you make. It never hurts to have the wisdom of parents who have “been there, done that” when you send your kids off to the first years of school. 

In this week’s Readers’ Choice, we’re asking you to share your thoughts on Darien’s preschools. Write a review by clicking on the preschool’s name, vote in the poll below or do both! Voting closes at noon Friday.

(Note: The list includes primary schools that offer a preschool program.)

  • What's your favorite preschool in Darien?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • St. John Early Childhood Learning Center
        37 (1%)
    • Lads and Lassies Preschool
        687 (36%)
    • Concord Elementary School
        157 (8%)
    • Montessori Pebbles
        1 (0%)
    • Kingswood Academy
        3 (0%)
    • Mark DeLay School
        1 (0%)
    • ABC Land Preschool
        5 (0%)
    • Our Lady of Peace School
        47 (2%)
    • Darien Park District First Step Preschool
        935 (49%)
    Total votes: 1873
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: ABC Land Preschool, Darien IL Readers' Choice 2012, Lads and Lassies Preschool, Mark DeLay School, Montessori Pebbles, Our Lady of Peace School, St. John Early Childhood Learning Center, concord elementary school, kingswood academy, and preschools

Becky Wilcox

4:08 pm on Tuesday, April 10, 2012

We have our third child going through the Darien Park District and I couldn't be happier with the program and teachers. I did a lot of research before selecting that pre-school and have been so happy that the Park Distict lives up to the accolades I heard about it.

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AMY

9:00 pm on Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Darien Park District's First Step Preschool is a wonderful organization with a great facility and great personnel. I sent all my children there, and they loved going to school!

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Nicole Kiefer

4:37 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

I sent both of my kids to Darien Park District's First Step Preschool and couldn't be happier. They do an excellent job of getting children ready for Kindergarten, and all of the teachers are fantastic. I absolutely love their program!

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Karena

8:29 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012

Great program! My son loves going to school! He is well on his way to being prepared for Kindergarten.

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Bridgitte

10:04 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012

My son is going to First Step Preschool at the Park District. He not only loves going to school, but is learning things for kindergarten too. The teachers and staff are awesome with the kids.

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Nikki Kitley

10:18 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012

First Step Preschool is wonderful! I have one child that went through their 2's Day at School and 3 yr old programs and I couldn't be happier. Will definitely be enrolling my other child there when the time comes.

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Roni

11:05 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012

I sent both of my kids to Darien First Step Preschool, they do an awesome job getting kids ready for kindergarten.Teachers are great. Love them.

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Colleen Corey

11:59 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012

Our Lady of Peace has a wonderful pre-school! It's a newer program with so much to offer. Mrs. McFadyen is highly qualified, and the children are so ready for kindergarten after two years in this program!! Mrs. Kulik is a wonderful assistant in the pre-school, too. The whole child is considered in this program: social skills, academics and spiritual growth are all emphasized.

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MKelly

5:00 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012

Our family loves Darien Park District's First Step Preschool. The teachers do a fantastic job getting the kids to focus, while still making class fun for them. My son is so excited to go to school everyday, and I think that has a lot to do with the staff and overall friendly environment. He is more than ready to start kindergarten. They also offer many enrichment programs for the kids before and after school for working parents, a big plus! I'm so excited for my baby to start in the fall. It's a great program.

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Lauren Williamson

5:00 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012

Thanks to everyone who has commented and voted! As a reminder, voting ends at noon Friday.

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Lauren Williamson

10:43 am on Monday, April 16, 2012

Thanks for voting for your preschool picks! This week we've got another kid-focused poll for you. Head over to this week's Readers' Choice (http://patch.com/A-s0gg) to vote for your favorite family friendly restaurant in Darien.

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