Adler Schools, INC.

Adler Schools is okay for daycare, but it definitely feels like your average city facility. The location in Lincoln Square is super convenient, but the indoor space can feel a bit cramped when all the kids are there, which makes it feel like germs just cycle through the rooms constantly. Communication about when a bug is going around is hit or miss—sometimes you get a heads-up, other times you just find out when your kid comes home with a fever. It’s licensed and they seem to follow basic cleaning protocols, but it’s nothing over-the-top or 'wellness-focused' like some of the newer centers. Just a standard, middle-of-the-road option for childcare.

We've been at Adler for a few months now and honestly, I’m pretty happy with how they handle the usual daycare germs. The facility on Lawrence always looks well-kept and doesn't have that weird 'old milk' smell some places get. They are super strict about their sick policy—if your kid has a fever, they are definitely calling you to pick them up right away, which can be a hassle for work but I appreciate that it keeps the constant hand-foot-mouth cycles to a minimum. My only minor gripe is sometimes the communication about when a specific bug is going around a classroom could be a little faster, but the teachers are so sweet and really do care about the kids' well-being.