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The Children's Courtyard of West Aurora

★★★★½ 4.764 reviewsAurora, IL

Private

Childcare and early-learning center in Aurora serving infants through school-age children, open Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Its summer camp for ages 2 to 12 features themed "Wonder Weeks," daily outdoor play, healthy meals, and field trips. Located at 1995 W Downer Place; part of the national Children's Courtyard chain.

The practical details

Daily hours
6:30am–6:30pm
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Children's Courtyard of West Aurora directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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★★★★★Jaclene Morris

We could not be happier with this daycare! The staff is caring, attentive, and truly treat the kids like their own. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing our child is in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment every day. Communication is always clear and consistent, and we love seeing how much our child is learning and growing. The teachers go above and beyond to create engaging activities while making each child feel special. We are so grateful to have found such an amazing place for our family! Highly recommend!

★★★★★Joe Wilfinger

I can’t say enough wonderful things about The Children’s Courtyard of West Aurora (CCY) in Aurora, IL. This center has truly been a game-changer for our family, especially after some very negative experiences with other facilities where my two older children attended. Those past places left me anxious and uneasy every single day, but from the moment we enrolled our baby at CCY, I’ve felt 100% relaxed and completely comfortable knowing she’s in such caring hands. Every single member of the staff exudes professionalism, warmth, and genuine love for the children. They truly treat each little one like their own. A special shout-out to Ms. Jodi, Ms. Mandy, Ms. Maritza, and Ms. Adrienne—your dedication, patience, and nurturing spirits shine through in everything you do. One of the best parts of my day is dropping off my baby and watching her light up with the biggest smile the second she sees Ms. Maritza every morning. It melts my heart every time and makes leaving her so much easier. Communication is outstanding. The staff members are always responsive, transparent, and proactive about sharing updates. The SproutAbout app is fantastic: I receive heart-warming pictures and detailed updates throughout the day, so I never feel out of the loop. Plus, the live camera system lets me check in on her anytime, which gives me such peace of mind. (Thoughtfully, the diaper change area is completely blocked from view for privacy and safety, so there are no worries about anyone inappropriate having access.) The included diapers and meals are an amazing bonus that takes so much stress off busy parents. Everything is high-quality and handled with care. If you’re looking for an exceptional early learning center for your child, I recommend The Children’s Courtyard of West Aurora a full 10/10. You absolutely will not be disappointed.

★★★★★Alison Gil

Both my kids go to CCY and I have to say, I absolutely love and adore that place. The teachers are great. Mr. Edgar from Pre-K really takes his time and day to educate the young ones. He creates his own educational activities for them as well. My daughter grew really fawn of him. He’s supportive, reassuring, and so much more. My other child is in infants and all of them are great, they really connect with the babies and do so much actives with them. They also really take the time to listen on ones needs as a parent, as I myself am a bit picky. A big plus is the access to cameras. I love watching my little ones throughout the day. And the pictures they send to us as well! Overall, such an amazing daycare.

★★★★★Tom Santoyo

Jodi, Nicole, Maritza and the entire staff are amazing. We love it here. We’re so glad our son is being well cared for. I’m a teacher and immediately saw their attention to detail, safety and love for the kids. 100% would recommend this daycare.

★★★★★mark norkaitis

We’ve had a wonderful experience with the Children’s Courtyard. The teachers and staff are caring, attentive, and truly invested in the kids. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in how happy and comfortable the children are each day. The classrooms are clean, engaging, and thoughtfully set up to encourage learning and creativity. Communication with parents is consistent and reassuring, which makes such a difference. It’s clear that safety, education, and kindness are top priorities here. We’re so grateful to have found a place where our girls feels supported, challenged, and cared for. Highly recommend to any family looking for a nurturing and dependable environment.

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