PATHWAYS LEARNING ACADEMY@WILLOW CREEK

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 PATHWAYS LEARNING ACADEMY@WILLOW CREEK 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 5 years

Day care, licensed for

110 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 16 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  Pathways were the best daycare we could ever asked for! Everything was perfect and we felt so safe there. Ms. Nancy is polite, fair, nice and very responsible. You can see she is super involved and also make an effort to be close to the kids and create a relationship with them. Ms Anastasia and Ms. Yanelli are the best teachers ever, super caring, loving and patient. They thought so much to our daughter and helped her a lot in the potty training process. It was really sad to leave IL, because we knew our daughter had the perfect school.

  Elizangela FlauzinoMay 5, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We have had such a wonderful experience here! My son is in Miss Jackie’s class, and we absolutely love her. She is kind, patient, and truly cares about the kids. One of the things that means the most to us is that he’s learning about Jesus in a way that’s age-appropriate and joyful. He comes home excited to share what he’s learned, which is so special. They always have fun, engaging activities planned, and he genuinely looks forward to going each day. Their summer program was also amazing—he loved meeting the police officers and firefighters, the travel zoo and his tie-dye shirt is still one of his favorites! I also really appreciate being able to check in on him during the day by live camera—it gives me so much peace of mind. And as a parent, I truly feel like the program is affordable for the level of care and experience they provide. We are so grateful for this school and the care they show to our son!

  Doug and Nicole LeeApr 13, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My 2-year-old has been attending Pathways since last October, and since this was her first daycare experience, I was naturally nervous about how she would adjust. Thankfully, her teachers—Anastasia, Yaneli, and Kayli—have been wonderful and made her transition so much easier. It has been amazing to see how much she has grown. She went from being quiet and reserved to becoming one of the loudest and silliest kids in the class! I love that they have chapel time, where the children learn about the Bible and Jesus, and the huge indoor playground is such a great space for the kids to burn off energy and enjoy a change of scenery. One of my favorite things is the app and classroom cameras, which give me so much peace of mind during the day. They also post lots of pictures and videos in the app, which helps me feel connected and lets me see what she’s up to throughout the day. Nancy, the director, has also been very helpful and responsive whenever we’ve had questions or concerns. I truly have nothing but good things to say about Pathways.

  Angela SuhMar 23, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I would like to share my sincere appreciation for this daycare and the wonderful teachers who care for my children. My daughter began her daycare journey with her first teacher, Anastasia, and I truly believe she is the ideal educator for a child’s first experience in daycare. She provides an exceptional level of attention, warmth, and care, creating an environment where children feel loved and secure. This made a significant difference in my daughter’s transition, helping her adjust quickly without feeling the absence of parents as strongly. Later, my daughter moved to another group with teachers Kayli and Yaneli. I have only positive things to say about both of them. They are incredibly patient, attentive, and dedicated to each child’s needs, creating a supportive and nurturing environment. My son is in the group led by Mr. Charles, and I am very pleased with his teaching approach. I especially appreciate his methods of guiding daily activities, his attention to detail, and the way he explains things clearly to the children. One moment that stood out to me was Valentine’s Day, when each teacher took the time to provide personalized attention for every child, based on their individual preferences. This level of care and thoughtfulness truly reflects their dedication. I would also like to mention Miss Mishelly, whose teaching style I greatly appreciate. She does an excellent job not only in education but also in guiding children’s manners and behavior in a positive and structured way. Overall, I am very grateful for the care, professionalism, and dedication of the entire team.

  Tatiana GulerMar 17, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I love Pathways. A Godly influence, clean, safe, and a treat to livestream in and occasionally see what fun my infant is up to. All of my baby’s teachers are amazing: Rhonda, Paula, Melanie, Yaneli. We just love all the love and care they have for the babies! We look forward to more years here!

  Tobi AdeotiMar 16, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We’ve had a great experience with this daycare. The staff is caring, professional, and truly dedicated to the kids. A special shoutout to Ms. Kayli—she is wonderful with the children. She is patient, kind, and creates a positive environment where the kids feel happy and supported. We really appreciate everything she does each day!

  Juan MMar 16, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.