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OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

License issued (IL)

180 HAWTHORNE RD, BARRINGTON, IL 60010

DCC in Cook County, Illinois

41Elevated Risk
Preschool
5.0(12)Yelp(0)
DCC
Hours
7 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
48 children

The public record

License number
571630
License status
License issued (IL)
License type
DCC
Licensed capacity
48 children
Address
180 HAWTHORNE RD, BARRINGTON, IL 60010
County
Cook County
Website
Not listed

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 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 OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.

Day care, ages
2 to 5 years
Day care, licensed for
48 children
Languages reported
English

Amenities and accessibility

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

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

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star12
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • Opus has been such a blessing in our life! The teachers have a true love and care for the kids, as well as, strong Montessori structure and curriculum. There is strong leadership and commitment to all kids. It is like family! We have been there for several years with all of our kids moving through the school and we could not be happier!

    Diana NewburyJun 8, 2026
  • Opus Montessori, their teachers, & staff feel like an extended part of our family. I'm amazed at what little staff turnover occurred during my two daughters' 5 year enrollment gap. Ms Adriana is so kind and nurturing for our youngest and Ms Razvi really enabled our eldest to be ready for Kindergarten, both academically and emotionally. Both girls especially loved their outdoor space and chickens. In addition, their staff is accommodating and flexible to each family's individual needs. I can't recommend Opus enough!

    Alexandra ArcherFeb 14, 2026
  • We feel incredibly grateful to have been part of Opus and can say without hesitation that enrolling our daughter here was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. From day one, she looked forward to school every single day, which speaks volumes about the warm, nurturing, and joyful environment the team creates. Every teacher is truly wonderful - caring, attentive, and deeply invested in the children - but we want to give special recognition to Ms. Adriana. The love, patience, and genuine care she showed our daughter made a lasting impact on her confidence, happiness, and growth. Knowing our child was in such thoughtful and capable hands gave us complete peace of mind. This school feels like a second home. The sense of community, consistency, and heartfelt care is something we will always appreciate. We will forever be thankful to the entire team for giving our daughter such a positive, loving start to her learning journey. Highly, highly recommend Opus Montessori to any family looking to give their child the best possible environment to learn, grow, and feel genuinely cared for.

    Srijhari KatragaddaDec 12, 2025
  • We left another Montessori daycare down the road to come here with my twins and were nervous for the transition. This is by far the best Montessori program in the area and we had an incredible experience in Ms.Adrianas toddler room with my 2 year olds who turned 3 recently. First off, there’s ample space for gross motor both indoor and outdoor which was huge for my son. He loves feeding the chickens and the soccer classes as well. My daughter had many emotions during my pregnancy and we felt super supported throughout yet another family transition. My daughter is mastering academics, she could count to 10 and knew all 4 seasons in Spanish by 2.5 but more importantly she learned emotional intelligence. Both my kids know how to practice silence (meditate) and have breathing skills for big emotions. If you want a well rounded Montessori experience with a smaller community of teachers and ownership, this is a top tier school.

    Sheila Urban (Sheila Loberg)Apr 12, 2025
  • Opus Montessori has been by far one of the best decisions my husband and I made for our son and daughter! Our son is 2, and our daughter is 4 years old, and since going to Opus, they have learned so much and are thriving. Their speech has improved tremendously, in addition to them learning independence, sounds, numbers - the list goes on. It's so warm and inviting and we are so happy there.

    Annie DohertyJan 30, 2025
  • My son has been going to Opus for past 3 years. He has learned so much, thrived, and matured these past years because of the wonderful and caring teachers. His teacher says he loves cleaning and helping in the classroom, which translates into home. He has made good friends at school, and even says he misses them on the weekends. He never complains about going to school. They also serve good healthy lunches and my son will actually eat his vegetables at school, which he doesn't at home. Opus provides a lot of outdoor time and my son enjoys the garden, playground, and chickens. The director is also very flexible and was willing to work with me and still take my son on as a student, even though he also needs to go to The Early Learning Center in the mornings for speech services, and then take a bus to Opus. The director is so understanding of working parents and is flexible with schedules. We will miss Opus next year when he transitions to public school.

    Lisa SteinJan 30, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Is OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL a licensed child care provider in Illinois?

Yes. OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL holds Illinois licence 571630, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Cook County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.

What ages does OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL accept?

Illinois licenses OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL for children 2 to 5 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 48. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.

What languages are spoken at OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

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 OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

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 OPUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.

About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Where this comes from

  1. Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 571630. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.

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