MARY SEARS CHILDRENS ACADEMY

Hours

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 MARY SEARS CHILDRENS ACADEMY 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

103 children

Languages reported

English

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 67 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star66
• 4 star1
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  Our little one started here in August of last year and we could not be more pleased. Ms. Bermudez and Ms. Contreras have guided our little to develop their fine motor skills, letter recognition, and other academic skills. However, their biggest contribution are the invaluable gifts they bestow on all the children in their care: a sense of belonging; the certainty of being seen, known, and accepted; and an overall love for school. We feel lucky to be part of the Mary Sears family and to experience the care and magic of room A-3.

  Jennifer SobelMay 8, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We cannot say enough good things about Mary Sears! Our kids are so happy here. The teachers are amazing—Mrs. Almaraz and Mrs. Iverson are super kind and patient! Ms. Bermudez and Ms. Contreras are fun and extra-creative! The teachers and staff here truly go above and beyond every day and care about each child, taking the time to learn their preference, what works well for each of them both for emotionally and academic development. All the team is great, Mrs. Marquez and Ms. Figarelli run the place smoothly, Mrs. Solano prepares fresh food daily, Mrs. Claudio and Ms. Ortiz run an excellent reading program and musical performance, Ms. Dominguez is always ready to help and I can forget to mention Ms. Chavez that has been nurturing our kids since their first steps! It is clear how much thought and energy they put into creating a nurturing and engaging environment. The classrooms are well design; the activities are great and always changing. Our kids are constantly bringing home projects and talking about what they learned. From their daily papers, growing butterflies to pony rides. There is a perfect mix of learning, creativity, and fun. It is a relief knowing our kids are in a safe, positive, and engaging environment. We are grateful for the wonderful teachers and would absolutely recommend Mary Sears to other families! ❤️

  Laura KirkMay 8, 2026
• ★★★★★

  So grateful we are for the wonderful teachers who care for our daughter every day. Ms. Gomez has been an amazing teacher to Esther this year. She is loving, patient, and always makes us feel comfortable knowing our daughter is learning and being cared for in a positive environment. Ms. Jimenez will always hold a special place in our hearts as Esther’s first teacher. Even now, she still shows so much kindness and attention whenever she sees her. Ms. D. is always so friendly and caring during pickup time, and we appreciate the warmth and positivity she brings every day. Thank you all for everything you do for the kids and families. Your hard work and dedication truly do not go unnoticed! 🌟

  Claudia AmatesMay 8, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We have had such a wonderful experience at this daycare! The environment is warm, clean, and welcoming, and it’s clear that the staff truly care about the children. A special shoutout to Miss Chavez — she is absolutely amazing. Our son looks forward to going every day and has learned so much socially and emotionally under her care. We really appreciate her positive energy, communication with parents, and dedication to each child. Both of my kids absolutely thrived there. We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive place for their child.

  Bojana PetronijevicMay 7, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My daughter has been going to Mary Sears Academy for a couple months now but so far she seems to love it there. She’s always smiling when we drop her off and pick her up. Ms. Jimenez is very sweet and takes good care of her. She does so many fun activities with the little ones and always does so with a smile and great attitude.

  Fatima CejvanovicMay 7, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We’ve been part of the Mary Sears family since early 2022, and it has truly been a joy. Both of our children have gone through the program, and we’ve never had a single issue — only gratitude. It’s been especially meaningful to see our youngest with the same wonderful teachers our oldest had. The level of care and engagement from Ms. Chavez, Mrs. Szygulski, and Mrs. Dominguez is unmatched. Our children have learned so much — our 1.5‑year‑old is already singing her ABCs and counting to 10 in both English and Spanish! We also want to give a special shout‑out to the amazing cook, Mrs. Solano, who has even sent home tacos for our oldest because she loved them so much. The whole team is caring, flexible, approachable, and truly invested. The school is spotless and feels incredibly safe. We’re so grateful for everything Mary Sears has done for our family.

  Emily LewisMay 7, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.