First Step Preschool Named Darien Patch Readers' Choice

The moms and dads have spoken: The is Darien’s favorite.

First Step received a stunning 935 votes—49 percent of all the votes cast for the .

“I sent both of my kids to Darien Park District's First Step Preschool and couldn't be happier,” wrote Nicole Kiefer in a comment. “They do an excellent job of getting children ready for kindergarten, and all of the teachers are fantastic. I absolutely love their program!"

Commenter MKelly wrote: “My son is so excited to go to school every day, and I think that has a lot to do with the staff and overall friendly environment. He is more than ready to start kindergarten.”

Elizabeth Chiopek wrote in a review that her daughter also looks forward to going to First Step every day.

“She is learning so much,” Chiopek wrote. “Things I learned when I was in kindergarten she is learning now, such as writing her name, letters and numbers.”

Thanks to everyone who voted!