Like for many families with young children, it's important for us to balance the safety of our family during the pandemic with our desire to provide our young children the opportunity to be kids.We've been continually thankful and impressed with the way Tiny Tots Inc. has operated during the pandemic. Sanitation and cleanliness are taken seriously, there is a lot of space, and masks are worn by the children and staff throughout the day. Temperatures are checked at the door and the children use hand sanitizer before walking to their classroom. This is all part of normal and typical daily operations and frankly, were our expectations. Most impressive, however, is how Hadas and Ilan handle the non-typical days. They are continually aware of the latest CDC guidelines, communicate them, and adjust to them. Swift precautions are taken to ensure our peace of mind, the safety of the Tiny Tots community, and, as a result, greater assurance that Tiny Tots Inc. can continue to operate during the pandemic.
What has always set Tiny Tots Inc. apart are the extra steps and care exhibited by the owners and staff. For example, wearing masks and washing hands are normalized for the children—my child came home one day singing about wearing masks. On another day, my child showedoff a self-portrait of himself wearing a mask.
Hadas, Ilan, and their staff bring us so much joy during these difficult and uncertain times--we love hearing about our children’s day and we know that we are privileged to have our children cared for by others. During this time, we are especially lucky to have that care come from Tiny Tots Inc. who truly share our values regarding the health, safety, education, and joy of our family and community.
Liza R.
We have been very reassured by the stringent approach to safety that Tiny Tots has taken since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The center strictly follows all CDC and IDPH guidelines including daily temperature checks, mask wearing for children aged 2 and up at all times, except when eating and drinking, and there is frequent hand washing and disinfecting of toys. What has been so reassuring to us, is the approach Hadas and her team have taken to normalize this for the kids. They have used books and songs to teach the children about germs, the importance of wearing a mask, and washing hands. The added benefit is this then translates at home. Hadas and her team also do a great job working with children who are turning 2 to help them start wearing a mask. Our youngest daughter turned 2 during the early days of the pandemic, and within a couple of weeks had no issue wearing a mask. Finally, the aspect I appreciate most of all, is that we feel we can completely trust Tiny Tots if something comes up. They are very transparent, distribute information in a timely way, and if a child shows any potential symptoms, they require testing before they can come back. We are so pleased that our children can gain the benefits of going to a childcare center every day because we can trust that they are being kept safe.
Talya H.
"Tiny Tots Incorporated is everything we could have ever imagined for our child, and more. The care that Hadas Cohen has given to our son, Judah Lev (22 months), and to all the kids in the program, goes above and beyond anything we have seen in our professional lives (as a rabbi and Jewish educator), or witnessed in checking out other programs as we shopped for day-care. Hadas welcomes Judah Lev with a big hug and the way in which our son jumps into her arms every day when she opens the front door makes me want to cry, every day! At pick up he doesn’t want to leave, and truly loves Hadas and her staff the way any parent would want their child to feel about a caregiver. It is clear that they also love the children with that kind of parental love as well. Every milestone is approached with care, precision and advice that has helped us navigate the first two years of parenting. The environment is incredibly warm, inclusive and Jewish. Judah Lev understands Hebrew just as well as English and truly listens when we speak to him in Hebrew at home (maybe with even greater comprehension). The children at Tiny Tots Incorporated are nurtured and taught in a way that feels like a real family. We feel blessed to have our kids grow up in such a warm, loving, Jewish, Hebrew-speaking, nurturing environment.”
Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann and Henry Bernstein
"What sets Hadas apart from other daycare providers is that she represents an extension of the core values we try to instill in our son. The kids not only learn about colors, shapes, and ABCs but also about how to form friendships, care for and respect one another, develop good manners, and express their feelings through words in a truly loving and respectful environment. Hadas and her staff set realistic expectations for our son and he is challenged daily to meet them. Hadas takes her role as an educator extremely seriously, knowing that the effect she has on the children in her care helps shape the people they are—we are forever grateful to have found her.”
Liza and Jonathan Rivnay
"Tiny Tots Incorporated was the best childcare decision we could have made. Our son looked forward to attending every day and was clearly taking care of to the highest standards - and he learned Hebrew! As he moves into elementary school we will greatly miss the warm, nurturing Jewish community – both for him and for ourselves. We cannot recommend Tiny Tots Incorporated more highly.”
Tamar and Jacob Cytryn
"We have been a Tiny Tots Incorporated family for 3.5 years, sending both of our boys since they were just babies. Hadas has provided everything we knew we wanted for our children, and so much more: a fun and inviting place to play with friends, a creative and really impressive education, and a safe and dependable environment where all their needs are well met. Knowing the genuine love and care our boys receive for so many hours of the day when we can’t be with them is really all we could want as working parents. We feel so lucky to have found her and Tiny Tots Incorporated. "
Mindy and Daniel Chiat
"There aren’t enough words to express how fantastic Tiny Tots Incorporated is. Our daughter Eliana started when she was just over one and is four and a half now and has loved every day. When she’s not at gan she asks when she’ll go back. Hadas and the staff are professional, warm and treat us and Eliana like family. Eliana loves the Hebrew she has learned, the friends she’d made and the activities they do. From their special experience growing butterflies from caterpillars to the traveling zoo that comes to visit- everyday is unique and filled with hands on experiential learning. She thinks of gan as an extension of her home and so do we!”
Leeatt Rothschild and Micky Hervitz
"Derek attended Tiny Tots Incorporated from the age of 8 months until 3 years old. From the first day, I felt confident that my son was safe and well looked after. Hadas is warm, nurturing and treats every single child as if they were her own. She was instrumental in guiding me through some key transitions including switching from a bottle to a sippy cup, weaning off the pacifier and downgrading to one daytime nap. I was always so impressed by how Hadas kept everything so structured, organized and fun for the children. Derek was always so happy when I came to pick him up, often not wanting to leave at all. Tiny Tots Incorporated is a very special and unique place and I feel lucky that my son was able to spend his earliest years there.”
Aviva Pickman
"Both of our girls, who are now 10 months and 2.5 years old, have attended Tiny Tots Incorporated since they were 3 months old. The love and care that Hadas and her staff give to the kids is outstanding. We truly feel that Hadas and her team are members of our extended family. The babies are so well cared for and Hadas is a true partner in helping align sleep and feeding schedules with home routines. All the kids receive such a wonderful education through their participation in so many fun activities; our oldest daughter loves butterflies and bees as a result! We are so grateful to Tiny Tots Incorporated for giving our kids such a wonderful start in the world.”
Talya and Dov Hellman
"We feel incredibly grateful to have been able to send our daughters to Tiny Tots Incorporated. From the moment I met Hadas, she embodied such a sense of commitment and care for the children at the daycare. She is incredibly skilled at balancing the needs of many children of all ages. She always made our family feel important and our girls feel safe and loved. She does a fantastic job of implementing age appropriate structure and learning opportunities. By the time each of our daughters moved on to preschool, they were well prepared for the transition and it was clear how much they had learned during their three years with Hadas. Although staying home with my girls wasn’t an option, I remember thinking that even if I could, I wouldn’t have wanted to deprive them of the amazing experiences they had at Tiny Tots Incorporated! Hadas provides a loving, nurturing environment full of learning, fun and security. She really made us feel comfortable leaving our children in her care. We still keep in touch with Hadas even though our youngest daughter finished up at Tiny Tots Incorporated in 2017 and we moved across the country. She’s like family.”
Sarah and Tomas Jacobi
"Both of my sons went to Tiny Tots Incorporated and I can say with great certainty that it is a gem. My kids thrived at Tiny Tots Incorporated. Not only does Hadas and the staff focus on learning and development, but they treat each child with love and respect. Our sons loved going to Tiny Tots Incorporated each day and often came home cleaner than when they left in the morning. Our kids graduated from Tiny Tots Incorporated as confident and empathetic kids ready for full time school and with exceptional Hebrew.”
Naomi Shapiro and Adam Braun
Tiny Tots Inc. has provided an extremely safe and CDC compliant daycare for our children to grow and learn. Starting at time of line up outside the door parents and children are requested to stand 6 feet apart, to use software for contactless check-in, and are requested to answer questions about the health of the child as well as all household members. Our children as well as caregivers are given a temperature check each morning, disinfectant is used on the child’s hands and outside shoes are taken off and swapped only in the classroom for school use only shoes. Students with any family members who are ill with any symptoms are requested to stay home, and Tiny Tots has requested the child to be Covid-19 tested before returning to school and only with an official negative PCR result. All classrooms are separated to ensure commingling between the classes is avoided. The class sizes are small, all caregivers and teachers adorn masks all day and children 2 years old and up are requested to wear masks all day as well.
I feel my child is in the best hands possible to be kept safe as I see to what lengths Hadas, Ilan and all the staffat Tiny Tots Inc. are taking to ensure all CDC protocols are being adhered to. Thanks for going above and beyond!
Yael S.
”Wonderful, loving and nurturing day care. We adored Tiny Tots! My daughter attended from 3 months - 2.5 years and was so happy to come play and learn there. Hadas and her staff are warm, friendly and went above and beyond for all the kids. We knew she would be loved and well cared for with Hadas. She really enjoyed weekly music class and loved the nutritious lunches. You can’t ask for a better place to send your child and we feel so thankful we found it!"
Liz Parent
"Our two oldest daughters attended Tiny Tots when they were small and we wish we could have taken Hadas and her team with us when we moved to California! She was warm, loving, smart, and organized! She knew how to build a program that any parent would love... exceptional care for the littlest ones while enabling the older ones to learn and grow at their level with an exceptionally well-designed "curriculum" - and I put that in quotes because Hadas strikes the perfect balance between building a warm home environment that doesn't feel institutional while running a program that rivals the best progressive preschools in the country. She perfectly integrates learning, play, and natural childhood development. Hadas started Tiny Tots to make sure her own children had a fantastic daycare/preschool experience and in the process became a second mama to all her students! Thanks, Hadas and the Tiny Tots team!"
Dena Koren
"My daughter was basically raised by Hadas and the rest of the wonderful staff at Tiny Tots. She was just 3 months old when we started with Tiny Tots, and we could not have been happier with the experience. Finding childcare in the city of Chicago is overwhelming, especially when dealing with your first child! As soon as we met Hadas we knew that Tiny Tots was the right place for our family. It is obvious that Hadas loves what she does, and she is incredibly patient with the children. Our daughter learned so much, and we learned a lot as well. The experience was so wonderful that even after we moved up to Evanston, we still sent our daughter to Tiny Tots for as long as possible. I highly recommend Tiny Tots!"
Zipporah Porton
As a first-time parent, looking for childcare in the city can be stressful and overwhelming. Upon meeting with Hadas, she immediately made us feel comfortable and we are so happy to send our daughter to Tiny Tots! Every day we receive updates on when she’s eaten and napped and we eagerly await photos to see how much fun she’s having each day. The facility is spotless and Hadas does everything she can do make sure the children and staff are kept safe while in her care. The fact that Tiny Tots is bilingual is also an added plus! We are so lucky to have Tiny Tots in our lives and can’t recommend them enough.
Ana Lisa Lopez Bassewitz
We have had a wonderful experience sending our almost 2-year-old to Tiny Tots. Hadas and her team do an incredible job providing nurturing care and our son is so excited to see them each day! The facility is beautiful and clean, and they are doing an amazing job navigating the challenges of the pandemic and keeping everyone safe. We love the photos and updates on the Brightwheel app. Highly recommend this center!
Jennifer Hemesath
We love sending our baby to Tiny Tots - they are amazing. The facility is beautiful, clean, is top notch with all Covid protocols, and we never have to worry about a thing. They spend so much time working on development, curiosity and exploration. Our daughter is flourishing there and we couldn’t be happier!!
Laura Elkayam
Tiny Tots is a lovely daycare. The owners are very thoughtful, hands-on, and good communicators. It’s a well-run program in a nice new, bright space. The teachers in the infant room are great, genuinely care about the babies, and work hard on their developmental milestones through play, art, music, and walks outside. I recommend it!
Theresa Broderick
Tiny Tots is a very loving environment for our son. The communication from the daycare has been excellent. Not only do we get a good idea of how his day went from the updates and pictures on the app, but Hadas (the owner/director) always answers our questions and takes time to make sure we know our sun is well cared for. Our child takes part in many creative and engaging activities every day, such as painting and working with real bread dough. I would recommend this daycare to anyone without hesitation.
Rachel L.
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