1 / 4MAGIC ISLAND, INC.
License issued (IL)1141 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
DCC in Lake County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 108 children
The public record
- License number
- 579188
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 108 children
- Address
- 1141 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- +18479477554
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Illinois licensed
Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so MAGIC ISLAND, INC. is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 108 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 44 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star37
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star5
From Google
Recent parent reviews
My daughter attended Magic Island when she was 13 months old, and she absolutely loved her time there! Her teachers, Halyna and Oksana, are incredibly kind, caring, and patient with the children. Ira, Nadya from Group 6, Alla, and all of the teachers are wonderful, they truly work as a team and are always helping one another. One thing I really appreciated was that if we arrived late, they would still save breakfast for my daughter, even if it was already 10:30 a.m. They genuinely care about every child and know how to make them feel comfortable and loved. The outdoor playground is fantastic, with plenty of space for the kids to play and explore. The children are always clean, tidy, and well cared for, which says a lot about the staff’s attention to detail. I highly recommend Magic Island to any parent looking for a warm, nurturing, and professional daycare. It’s truly the best in the area!
DaileyJul 7, 2026My son attended this daycare for about a year, and we had a wonderful experience. The facility is always very clean, and the teachers are incredibly kind, caring, and attentive. My son would come home happy every day, and he was always clean and well taken care of. The food is also excellent. I happened to be there during lunchtime a couple of times, and I was genuinely impressed by the quality of the meals they serve the children. This is by far the best daycare I’ve seen in the area. The schedule is very convenient, the staff truly cares about the kids, and the overall environment is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and high-quality place for their child
Akmaral KiyakbayevaJun 30, 2026I am beyond happy with this daycare—it has truly exceeded my expectations. The food they provide is healthy and homemade, which gives me great peace of mind. The activities are very well organized and focused on learning, with an excellent preschool-level program. The facilities are always clean and well organized, something I really appreciate since I didn’t always see that in other daycares. (My older son attended American daycares for 11 years, and I can honestly say the difference here is huge.) The teachers are highly qualified, and you can tell how much they love and care for the children. Another big plus is that they also teaching Russian, which wakes it even better because my daughter will have the opportunity to learn three languages from an early age. My daughter goes happily every day, and as a mom I feel completely confident and at ease with this choice. Highly recommended!
Vicky RosasOct 3, 2025Great staff with caring teachers and tasty nutritious Russian cuisine for our children. Our two daughters are American and love learning a second language and making diverse friends. I give this daycare a 12 out of 10
Darian JohnsonSep 17, 2025What an amazing daycare! Highly recommend! My sin has been here fir 2 years, and our experience was great! Very caring staff makes my child feel well taken care of, loved, and cared for. The food here is awesome - definitely not your typical daycare food. Traditional meals that you would see in any post-soviet daycare including soups, salads, kasha, omelet, etc. My son is a huge fan. Celebrations and shows. This daycare does an amazing job preparing g fall, winter, and spring shows where parents are welcome. Kids sing, dance, recite poems, and put on short performances. What a delight! Not to mention all the extra curricular activities, including gymnastics, Theater, dance, tae kwon do, etc. you can pick a few that for your child best. And lastly - big playground in the back, kids go for a walk every day and spend a lot of time outside. I’m very happy with this daycare and could not recommend it more.
Kseniya SongJul 18, 2025Magic Island is a wonderful daycare with a variety of engaging and educational activities for children. The staff is incredibly friendly and caring, creating a warm and welcoming environment. I especially appreciate the healthy meals provided, as well as the separate playgrounds for outdoor activities. The daycare is well-organized and conveniently located, making it a great choice for families. Highly recommend!
Екатерина ВолковаFeb 7, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about MAGIC ISLAND, INC.
Is MAGIC ISLAND, INC. a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. MAGIC ISLAND, INC. holds Illinois licence 579188, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Lake County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does MAGIC ISLAND, INC. accept?
- Illinois licenses MAGIC ISLAND, INC. for children 6 weeks to 12 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 108. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at MAGIC ISLAND, INC.?
- The licence record lists English. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.
Does this page show inspection results for MAGIC ISLAND, INC.?
- No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects MAGIC ISLAND, INC.'s inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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About this record
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Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 579188. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.
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