Green Bean Day School & Nursery

Day Care

The Green Bean Day School & Nursery is a nurturing, eco-friendly environment for children aged six-weeks to six-years old. Family owned and operated since 2009, we are Chicago’s first Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education program. We are proud to offer high-quality childcare and education in a carefully-designed environment to support relationships among children, parents and educators.

The Green Bean is founded on the notion that children, their families, and societies all benefit from high-quality early childhood programs. Long-term projects and open-ended discussions bring together language activities, social studies, science, dramatic play and artistic expression, providing young children with an environment which encourages active exploration and discovery. Together we question, investigate, negotiate, and learn. We see ourselves as teachers, caregivers and, above all, partners dedicated to working with families and helping children realize their fullest potential. Read more

4 recommendations

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    Christine S.

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    I absolutely love this school with my whole heart. I honestly wish this level of care and creative fostering for all children, and have felt so fortunate to be here over the last 2.5 years. ... Please don't take seriously any reviews from people who are obvious bullies themselves with unkind things to say. Those are not the kind of people who you find within this school. ... I will miss knowing my child is in the best care possible but feel more prepared through your examples to advocate for her in the most positive way. Nicole, you're brilliant and are a wonderful mother yourself. Thank you for the village. We'll miss you all so much.

    If you're considering the Green Bean for your child, I'm excited for you.

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    Joanna M.

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    We brought our son to the younger toddler room at Green Bean when he turned 15 months old and he remained there until he was 2. ... They also have an awesome lot in the back with a giant sandbox and wooden tractor to climb on, and in the winter months, there is a large padded indoor dance studio for the kids to run around and get their energy out.

    If we hadn't moved, we would have kept our son here through preschool. My only complaint is that they don't have another location in the town we moved to! : )

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    Charlie T.

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    Long story short... Don't think about it twice. This is the best daycare in the city!
    We brought our 15 month old son to the Green Bean after having a not so smooth experience at another daycare. Here we finally found the peace of mind that parents need when leaving their kids in someone else's hands. Lots of play time and tons of love. We got daily photos of him playing with his buddies, which let us know he was having a fantastic time every day he went there. We were also very lucky to have Ms Callie, Ms Katie and Ms Ashleigh as his teachers. They are the best!! Couldn't be luckier to have him join such a great place with such talented, great people to guide him through his development.

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    Sneha T.

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    My son started attending this daycare when he was 18 months old, and we never had to worry about anything since then. ... When the weather is bad they have a pretty big gym area. This is especially very important during the winter season, as kids never miss out on their play time. I honestly feel that this comes to be the best daycare/preschool in the Chicago area.

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