56 E 70th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Our daughter just graduated from Brownell's Pre-K program with Ms. Godina and Mrs. Thompson. Our experience at the school has been wonderful--the staff is welcoming and professional, and our daughter's teachers were incredibly kind, patient, and nurturing. Over the past year, we watched our daughter blossom and mature in every way. She's calmer, more confident, and of course much more knowledgeable--during her year at Brownell, she's learned her letters and how to write her name, and is ready to start reading and writing. She often came home proud of work she had done in class. The school offers fun and enriching field trips, as well as manageable homework assignments that encourage parents and kids to work together. The Brownell community is passionate and engaged, and we are proud to have been a part of it.

My daughter attended this school for one day and unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. As a parent of a nonverbal child with an IEP, communication, patience, and professionalism are extremely important to me. From the very first interaction, I felt unwelcome and dismissed.I was never properly introduced to my child’s teacher or shown the classroom environment. The teacher stated she was unaware my daughter would even be joining her class that day and had little information about her needs. Pickup communication on the first day was also handled in a way that felt rude and confrontational rather than understanding or supportive.I completely understand schools have schedules and policies, however first impressions matter, especially when working with children who require extra care and support. As a parent, I did not feel comfortable leaving my child in an environment where communication already felt negative on day one.I hope the school improves its parent communication and transition process for future families.