Little Guppy Child Development Center-St. Charles

Reviews

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  Samantha Dean

  Mar 31, 2026
  5.0
  We cannot say enough positive things about Little Guppy. Peace of mind when dropping your kids off for daycare is truly invaluable. It is clear that the teachers care about not just the wellbeing of the students but their development as well. Our son comes home learning new things every day. We love his teachers and we know they love him too!
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  Kevin Kemper

  Mar 18, 2026
  5.0
  This will probably be long, but why shouldn’t it be? Parents want the best for their kids. TLDR: fantastic center, highly recommend. We have had our now 11 month old and 2-3/4 year old here for 6 months after leaving an in home sitter (who was great, but developed health complications). We were apprehensive but I did a ton of research on daycare centers in the area checking back through years of state inspections (publicly available online btw), talking to local parents, and scrounging up opinions on several neighborhoods Facebook pages. My mom’s family ran a daycare center for decades and when she read through my research of Little Guppy in St. Charles she was impressed by the amount of positive reviews and small amount of negative reviews across all sources (particularly the state inspections!). Even though we have only been here 6 months, the staff has been really consistent for a center. Our 11 month old recently switched rooms to a “bigger kid” room and whenever she sees her teachers new or old she gets visibly happy smiling and putting her arms up and trying to dive out of my hands to get to them. Nearly all teachers here, regardless of age they teach, know her by name. Our 2-3/4 year old has received incredible assistance on her potty training journey. We just recently claimed her as “fully potty trained” within 2 months of starting - and it would have been sooner had we asked her teachers for help sooner, they have been such an incredible help!! She comes home singing songs we have never taught her, loves talking to us about weather that we have never taught her, talks about having fun with her friends. She knows tons of shapes, colors, can count to 20, can sing her ABCs, etc. They post daily activities in an app to show what they’re up to and do an incredible amount of unique things from foot/scooter races, group and solo art sessions (one time where they put long paper on the floor and had them step in paint and walk on the paper, how cool and such a unique sensory experience), they work on throwing skills sometimes in creative ways, get energy out with 1-on-1 trampoline time, trips to their in school library for kid “reading” time (the teachers read to the kids plenty in their own room, this is time for the kids themselves to pick books and explore them individually which I love), and so much more. See attached images, photos chosen to be exclusively my child - they’re also great about not showing pictures of your little one if you want that. These photos are all within a couple days at school, I’m not going back weeks to find the best ones. Our child’s confidence has grown a lot, she says hi to so many more people now, she loves trying new things, etc. With the change of the year, they shifted teachers around (a big need for staff sanity I’m sure). Of course, I was apprehensive, but they’re all great. Just the other day one of my 2-3/4 year old’s previous teachers walked out of a room and my kid took off and ran to give her a hug. What more do you need to know your kid is comfortable and growing? Last thing kid related, our 2-3/4 has Celiac Disease which is an autoimmune disorder where she cannot have even trace amounts of wheat, barely, or rye before getting sick. We honestly thought she would have gotten “glutened” all the time coming here but we have only had one very minor incident. Granted we pack her snacks and lunch at home (a center can’t accommodate in-center prepared food for all possible varieties of allergens, don’t expect them to) but have been extremely happy with their handling of food related issues. They publish their monthly food menu, so we just match what they give out as closely as possible so our daughter doesn’t feel so different. Even non food related, our kid can’t have playdoh, can’t do “macaroni” art, or anything that uses flour. They have accommodated for all of that wonderfully as well (of course, we provide them with the alternates she is able to play with). Also shout out front office staff, you’re great too!
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  Kara Jones

  Feb 27, 2026
  5.0
  Our daughter has been attending Little Guppy since she was 12 months old after a very hectic in home care situation. We were so lucky they had an opening for her when we needed it most. From the very beginning, the team has been incredibly loving and supportive. It is clear they truly care about the children, and we have seen our daughter grow and thrive with their guidance and encouragement. The entire staff are wonderful communicators. We always feel informed, reassured, and included in her day to day experience. We are so grateful for the care they provide and would highly recommend Little Guppy to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive environment.
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  Katya David

  Feb 19, 2026
  5.0
  All three of my kiddos have attended Guppy and I cannot recommend Leslie and the rest of the center enough. The staff is wonderful and classrooms have tons of activities and resources for the children. My oldest attended from 19 months until she went to kindergarten. She has the best memories of Guppy and truly prepared her very well for elementary. My toddler and baby currently attend Guppy. We appreciate the love and care they provide for our babies!
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  jason ferber

  Feb 5, 2026
  5.0
  We cannot say enough wonderful things about Little Guppies. From day one, it was clear this is a place that truly cares about children and families. The facility is exceptionally clean, organized, and well maintained, which immediately gave us peace of mind. The staff consistently went above and beyond to support our family. Communication was always thoughtful and timely, and they genuinely took the time to understand our child’s needs. You can tell the teachers and staff aren’t just doing a job , they truly love what they do. Our child learned so much during her time here, both academically and socially. We saw real growth in her confidence, independence, and excitement for learning. Most importantly, she absolutely loved her teacher and looked forward to going each day, which speaks volumes. Little Guppies feels like a second home it’s warm, safe, nurturing, and supportive. We are incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and love they showed our child. I would highly recommend Little Guppies to any family looking for a clean, trustworthy, and enriching environment for their child. You won’t find a better place.