Smarty Pants Early Learning Center

This is my son's first year at Smarty Pants. In the middle od a pandemic I was a bit reluctant having him go to a facility. After my visit the staff showed me and assured my baby would be safe. Good thing to note is that their cleaning procedures they had in place prior to COVID was already stringent that no alterations were needed. It was just another day to them. The staff are welcoming and heavily invested in your child's learning experience. True partnership between parents and teachers!

They are devoted to teaching the whole child. It is a very safe environment. I feel valued and so did my child

They are professional and my daughter loves going there . The kids are well taken care off .

gave Smarty Pants Early Learning Center an AWESOME Recommendation

My daughter attended Smarty Pants from 11 months until she was 5 years old. The staff was always professional, hands-on, and informative. I NEVER had to worry about my child there and I knew they’d call if there was something wrong (rarely happened) or if they had questions. My child was reading her ABCs randomly and spontaneously by 18 months and reading words and short phrases by 2. Now at 6 she’s easily reading and understanding chapter books. Smarty Pants will put your child ahead of the curve from day 1 and they will have fun all along the way! My daughter (along with EVERY peer in her age group) tested into one of the top classical programs at 4yrs old with a 99% in reading and a 93% in Math! If I had 10 more babies I’d send them ALL there!! They’re THAT good. Still not sure? Check them out between 5pm-6pm and watch the parents literally drag the kids out! They do not want to...

My daughter attended Smarty Pants from 11 months until she was 5 years old. The staff was always professional, hands-on, and informative. I NEVER had to worry about my child there and I knew they’d call if there was something wrong (rarely happened) or if they had questions. My child was reading her ABCs randomly and spontaneously by 18 months and reading words and short phrases by 2. Now at 6 she’s easily reading and understanding chapter books. Smarty Pants will put your child ahead of the curve from day 1 and they will have fun all along the way! My daughter (along with EVERY peer in her age group) tested into one of the top classical programs at 4yrs old with a 99% in reading and a 93% in Math! If I had 10 more babies I’d send them ALL there!! They’re THAT good. Still not sure? Check them out between 5pm-6pm and watch the parents literally drag the kids out! They do not want to...

My daughter attends Smarty Pants and I absolutely love the nurturing and educational aspect of this school. The overall learning environment is top notch! Her joy for school and learning is directly related to Smarty Pants and the culture they have created.

I'm so thrilled we switched to Smarty Pants Early Learning Center. We'd heard so many wonderful things about it and they were all true! My daughter was challenged to reach her full potential. Her confidence sky rocketed and she was prepared to excel in kindergarten. She loved to go to school each day and see Ms. Bea, Ms. Daphne, Mr. Corey, and Mr. Armani. The attention and love they showed her was unparalleled. One of the best decisions we've made for her so far!

Thank you for setting an excellent foundation for my grandson Lonnye. He’s now testing above grade level and did great this last school year!

The students are prepared for the next level. The staff if very nice and the kids actually learn. The owner is engaged and partners well with the parents. Also the place is modern and clean.

I've known Daphne, Owner of Smarty Pants,
since she was a Young Girl. I've had the pleasure of watching Her grow and making
her way through College then on to pursue
her career in Education.

As an Educator, Daphne noticed a lot of the students were not academically prepared and this bothered her. Daphne decided to make a difference. Here mission is to ensure ever Child in her care is prepared academically, physically and socially with a solid foundation.

One of the many things I admire about
Daphne, is her heart to annually give back
to the Community by feeding the Homeless
at Thanksgiving.

She and her Staff are ready to serve you
and your child with quality Child Care preparing them to be lifelong Learners.

Ms. Daphne and her staff are amazing with those children, my daughter truly enjoyed EVERYTHING. The children are learning one and two grade levels ahead yet very enjoyable for them. There is definitely proof in the results, my daughter and all of her friends that attended Smarty Pants received seats at Selective Enrollment schools and now my daughter who is 7 wants to volunteer to read to the babies whenever needed. We can't pass Smarty Pants without her asking do we have time to visit Ms. Daphne? I highly recommend her program for your little one.

Smarty Pants (SP) is lead by Daphne Williams who is very aware of what it takes to be academically successful. Education is empowering. “Once you learn to read you’ll be forever free,” said Douglass. She taught my daughter (and everyone in her group) to read before 2. My daughter was beginning to grasp advanced Mathematic concepts at a young age because SP knows what a child’s mind can conceive. The push is positive and proper. Everyone in her group was accepted to a selective enrollment school. In a city/world where your early academic path/choices can greatly influence your adult lifestyle, SP is THE MOVE for your young scholar.

My son has been enrolled at Smarty Pants Early Learning Center since he was three months old. Four years later, he has tested into one of the top selective enrollment elementary schools in Chicago. He received a 1st Round offer into our 1st choice school! Smarty Pants provides the foundation for children to excel academically but also socially and emotionally. My daughter has also been enrolled at Smarty Pants since she was four months old. She’s thriving, and we’re confident that the foundation provided by Smarty Pants will also prepare her for success! We highly recommend Smarty Pants and have had several other friends enroll their children. Smarty Pants provides a loving environment for the children, you feel like family, and my children look forward to going every day!

After two years at my Smarty Pants I still believe enrolling my child was the best decision I have ever made. Her academic and social development has exceeded my expectations. Smarty Pants has formulated a curriculum and teaching strategy that allows her to retain information effortlessly. I know that with the help of the amazing Smarty Pants staff and the high quality curriculum, Cai will continue to maintain a seat of academic excellence for many years to come. We are so lucky to have Smarty Pants! Parents if you want your child to have a strong head start on his/her academic journey, Smarty Pants is undoubtedly the BEST choice!

Smarty Pants is a gem located on the Southside of Chicago. Professional, nurturing, and dedicated to the development of young people is the first things that comes to mind.

My daughter is 17 months and is more advanced than I could imagine. She blows my mind with how smart she is. I appreciate the staff and the leadership team at Smarty Pants Early Learning Center. Given the option to send my daughter anyplace, I’ll still make the same selection.

Thank you Smarty Pants staff, leadership team and owner! Keep up the great work.

Charles

My daughter attended Smarty Pants and we were extremely pleased with Ms. Daphne and her staff. They focus on education and making sure your child is ready for school.

As a parent to a little one currently enrolled in Smarty Pants Early learning center I can tell you this Center in phenomenal! After touring with the owner Mrs. Daphne almost 4 years ago I was astound to see small children in high chairs recognizing 3D shapes and rattling off recognition of alphabets.

I had no doubt that this is where I wanted my child to be. The Smarty pants staff take pride in structured activities that meets your child’s educational needs. The Director and teacher Mrs. Beatrice (Mrs.Bea) is very organized and is the mastermind behind curating specific educational goals for the kids to exceed before moving on the Kindergarten!! Everything is geared towards education even those fun activities and the morning music or videos played during drop off and pickup.

The entire Smarty pants staff are like family. The infamous Mrs. Lucy is...

A school should be a nurturing environment where children are free to play and challenged academically. A school should have a dedicated administration and staff who are truly committed to the students and their individual needs. A school should prepare its students to be lifelong scholars. A school should also give serve the community in which it resides. Smarty Pants Early Learning Center truly embodies all of these qualities.

Smarty Pants is all of the above and beyond. Not only did they welcome our child and family with open arms, they truly provide individual attention to each of their students. They also serve the community in a big way: each year Smarty Pants feeds the homeless every Thanksgiving. Please do not hesitate to seek enrollment at this institution for your child.

A school should have be a nurturing environment where children are free to play and challenged academically. A school should have a dedicated administration and staff who are truly committed to the students and their individual needs. A school should prepare its students to be lifelong scholars. A school should also give serve the community in which it resides. Smarty Pants Early Learning Center truly embodies all of these qualities.

Smarty Pants is all of the above and beyond. Not only did they welcome our child and family with open arms, they truly provide individual attention to each of their students. They also serve the community in a big way: each year Smarty Pants feeds the homeless every Thanksgiving.

Please do not hesitate to seek enrollment at this institution for your child.

We love Smarty Pants. When our daughter started she barely had any words and now her vocabulary has improved greatly. We attribute our daughters academic growth to Smarty Pants and the loving staff. She loves being here too. In the mornings, we sometimes have to run after her for a hug as she is so excited to go in. Thank you guys for all you do. We appreciate you. Abi and Tola Banire

We love Smarty Pants. When our daughter started she barely had any words and now are vocabulary has improved greatly. We attribute our daughters academic growth to Smarty Pants and the loving staff. She loves being here too. In the mornings, we sometimes have to run after her for a hug as she is so excited to go in. Thank you guys for all you do. We appreciate you. Abi and Tola Banire

I love the caring, safe, learning environment Smarty Pants ELC provides for my son. The teachers are attentive and care about all the kids.

My daughter started with Smarty Pants at 3 yrs old. She was significantly behind on the curriculum compared to the other children that had been with SPELC since infancy. Within weeks, through SPELC's planned instruction, my daughter was able to quickly catch up. SPELC stands out by allowing children to flourish according to ability regardless of age. The ambition to be the best can be easily seen through the passionate driven staff (teachers). If you're serious about your child's early start, then SPELC is the right choice. The selective enrollment prep is a bonus. You will not be disappointed.

Both of my children attended Smarty Pants and both tested into the no. 1 selective enrollment schools of our choice. But more than that and more importantly both my children felt loved, encouraged, empowered and uplifted academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Ms. Daphne provided the absolute BEST foundation for my children to LOVE learning every day. My children know the value of self-motivation, hard work, and discipline and the rewards that come with these values. Ms. Daphne creates and cultivates an atmosphere of developing the whole child and life-long learners.