Little Treasures Child Development Center - Carterville, Illinois

Whitney W.

If there were a million stars I could check on this form I would because Little Treasures is more than a 5 star place! As a parent who works long hours, I have comfort in knowing that when my kids enter their school they are happy, well taken care of and genuinely loved. They are thriving little individuals who have an extreme amount of knowledge because their teachers have taken the time to teach them. LT is not just a place I drop my kids off so they can run around and play. They are learning on a daily basis. The daycare has taught them manners, helped them build friendships, encouraged them to use their imagination, and even potty trained my son (which was a task in itself). Lori and her staff are people that I have come to know and love!!!!! I even consider them extended family. My children love their teachers. If you knew me personally, you would know that it takes a great deal of trust on my end to let others care for my children. I can wholeheartedly tell you this is a wonderful place! If you intend on putting your child in a daycare, I would highly recommend giving LTCDC a chance.

Emily A.

Before choosing Little Treasures for my son, I toured lots of other daycares in our area. Lori and her staff were 100% the best choice! I wouldn’t send my son anywhere else! He is 2 now and he’s been going for about 8 months. He absolutely loves it!! Knowing how well he is cared for makes it much easier for me to drop him off every morning.

Kailey T.

We love and appreciate having a place like Little Treasures for our little one! As new, working parents, we were instantly comfortable with the clean environment and loving, helpful staff as soon as we walked through the door. We are always greeted with a smile, and by name by all of the staff. Lori and Libbie are amazing ladies to work with, and are always helpful with any/all questions we might have. This childcare came highly recommended to us, and we will always give the highest recommendation to anyone and everyone now that we are enrolled! Thank you, Little Treasures and staff for all that you do!

Ali C.

Our family has been part of the Little Treasures family for four years. As a mom, I’m thrilled with the way my kids enjoy the loving teachers, fun environment, and friendships they have at daycare each day.

As a teacher, I’m impressed with the pre school curriculum they utilize that has my daughter writing her name, counting, recognizing numbers and letters, and doing so many other pre-kindergarten skills.

I love knowing my kids are cared for by compassionate staff who genuinely enjoy their jobs. Lori and her directors are all accessible and easy to work with.

Bottom line: they love my kids and my kids love them. That makes it so much easier to go to work with my mind at rest. I’m thankful we found Little Treasures for our family’s childcare needs.

Bailynn O.

Little Treasures Child Center is hands down the best around southern Illinois. The staff are wonderful and work very hard to make sure parents and children are happy and getting what they need. Lori has very open arms and welcomes children of any and every color and religion as if they are her own. Allergies, food preferences for children, religious food preferences, you name it and it is taken care of. Having worked there for over three years and left for school at some point and came back, Lori has always expressed how much she loves those who work for her and that's what I think is so special knowing she'd trust me or the staff with all of the children. Whenever I do have children of my own there is not another place I'd take them besides to Lori and her staff. I personally know how well taken care of these children are and how loved they are by all of the staff members. You will not walk in that building without being greeted with a smile and the wonderful noise of children learning, growing, and playing.

Kerry G.

I was afraid I would be a ball of anxiety and sadness when dropping my little 7 week old guy off at Little Treasures once my maternity leave was finished. I cannot say enough how supportive all the ladies were when I dropped my son off for his first day. It brought so much comfort as a working mom to know he is being taken care of. Today was his second day, and he had the biggest smile on his face when I handed him over. We are very, very happy with everything so far! Thank you Little Treasures, especially all the ladies in the baby room!!!

Cassie O.

When my middle child was 2-3 years old, my husband and I started looking for daycares for our daughter. We all hear horror stories of how children are being cared for at public daycares/childcares. This was our first time experiencing daycare since our oldest child was cared by family and friends. We toured Little Treasure first and we immediately fell in love. The facility was clean, organized and friendly.
Our daughter loves going there. She has made friends and she gets to play and learn. She is 4 years old now, and she has learned a lot (counting, ABC's, colors, songs, writing, manners, etc.) To this day, she loves going to "school" (Little Treasures). The staff has helped us raise our daughter since she was 2-3 years old, since she is there 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. This helps us to continue raising her at evenings/nights and weekends.
Then I got pregnant in 2017, and the staff was ecstatic for another baby to care for. This had made me feel like we made the right choice. When my son was 6-7 weeks old, I dropped him off at Little Treasures. I thought I would be an emotional wreck leaving him there; but, I knew that he would be okay --- yes, some tears were shed --- but, I felt at peace knowing that he would be okay. Again, the amazing staff has helped us raise this sweet boy and watched him hitting his milestones. He enjoys being dropped off with the staff and being with other babies his age.
I receive pictures from the staff of my two kids and beautiful artwork occasionally, which lights my day up. They care for my kids like they are theirs.
"It takes a village to raise a child" is the motto that I tell myself many times and I do feel Little Treasures (the staff) is part of my village raising my children.

M K.

I have had my daughter enrolled here at LT CDC for about a year and a half now. We love it! She loves it! The owner is hands on and cares for EVERY child as if they were her own! With that being said, she has only the best employees! They are all wonderful, caring and thoughtful. The hours that the center is open work well with my schedule. My daughter is well fed and well attended to while she is with them. I couldn't ask for a sweeter more dedicated and professional center to care for and teach my little one! Top notch child development center! Very recommended!
Update: We've been with LT CDC for over 2 years now...I couldn't be happier with the education she has gotten there! She comes home everyday with something new she's learning! The teachers are top notch! What a wonderful place for children to have right here in Southern Illinois!