Ignite wonder through the arts & play!

My children love Bubbles Academy! My oldest has completed her preschool years and during her time at Bubbles, we've seen her break out of her shell and flourish. She adores her teachers which is no surprise to me. The staff at Bubbles is incredible, creative, enthusiastic, and caring. She rocked her first week of kindergarten at her new school walking in there with confidence and a love for learning and I know that is due to the foundation built throughout her time at Bubbles. My toddler's face lights up every time we pull up to Bubbles and never wants to leave. She has loved their music and art classes and is loving her preschool prep classes! I highly recommend any programming Bubbles has available!

Bubbles has been the best decision we’ve ever made for our daughter. She is so loved, cared for, and happy at preschool everyday with her teachers. As an early childhood speech therapist myself, I go into a lot of daycares and see a lot of different teachers and personalities. Natalie (the director) and all the staff are hands down the best and most caring I’ve seen. Our daughter knows all of her friends names and looks forward to telling us all about everything she learned during the day. She loves doing yoga, arts, music, gross motor play, and science experiments. 100/10 recommend.

We were absolutely delighted with our experience at Bubbles Academy for our little one's 2nd birthday party! From start to finish, everything was just perfect. The venue itself is bright, colorful, and inviting, making it the ideal setting for a toddler's celebration. The staff were incredibly warm and attentive, ensuring that every detail was taken care of so we could focus on enjoying the day. The play areas were well-designed and safe, with plenty of engaging activities that kept the kids entertained and happy. There was also a fantastic selection of age-appropriate toys and games that allowed the children to explore and play freely. What really stood out was the ease of planning and the flexibility offered by the venue. They worked with us to customize the party to suit our needs and preferences, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Overall, Bubbles Academy exceeded our expectations in every way. It was a wonderful choice for our child's special day, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, reliable, and memorable birthday party venue for young children. Thank you for helping us create such a joyful and unforgettable celebration!

Our family attend Bubbles for preschool and we’ve also hosted our birthday parties there. We love this community and are so thankful to be a part of it.

Amazing, friendly staff!! Brought my 3.5 and 2.5 year old boys. They had the best time climbing and sliding, kept them busy for 2+ hours! We did a 30 minute music class and the teacher was wonderful. Will definitely be back

We have loved bubbles for preschool and our love of the school only grew after this weekend. We had the most perfect playground bday party for our four year old! Easy and fun. Guest parking was also a huge perk. Staff was wonderful and helpful. Thanks Bubbles!

We had our son's 2nd birthday party here and it was a raging success. The staff are so supportive and communicative. The party package took so much of the "hard part" out of party preparation (set-up and clean up with a toddler is no joke) so I could focus on the planning details. The kids had SO MUCH FUN -- from the mostly 1 and 2yo's who were there up to age 6. We were so glad we were able to implement our own art activity after the art contractors usually there weren't able to make it. My son had the best time, and so did we. Thanks Bubbles!

We had my son’s 3 year old birthday party here last night and it was INCREDIBLE! The space was so exciting for my son and they set up various sections to accommodate kids of different ages. The staff was SO helpful and attentive and anticipated our every need before we could even ask! From meeting us at our car to take everything inside for us, to setting everything up, handling all food arrangements and cake cutting, packing everything up for us at the end, my husband and I didn’t lift and finger and were able to enjoy the party with our guests. I can’t say enough about this amazing place! We will be hosting more parties here for sure! Thank you Bubbles Academy for an amazing party

Loved taking sensory art class with Ms. Brittny and how engaging her class was for us. We also absolutely love the open play option here and take advantage of it whenever we can. Easy parking, easy registration, and really friendly people.

I cannot express how INCREDIBLE the staff was at Bubbles Highland Park. We had our daughter’s first birthday party here and had kids from infant age to 10 years old. Everyone had such a wonderful time. The staff ensured that everything went seamless and I didn’t lift a finger throughout the whole party. From pre party to setting up and even packing all of our things up, the staff was incredible. I would throw a million parties here if I could! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING A BIRTHDAY PARTY HERE! It was worth every penny!

We had a birthday party here and it was beyond my expectations. They did such a wonderful job helping me coordinate and set up. It was stress free and I was truly able to enjoy celebrating my son!

We had our child's birthday at Bubbles Academy and it was perfection. Collaborating with the staff was a delightful experience, as their meticulous attention to detail resulted in fantastic decor execution. Miss Ashley demonstrated excellence, staying on top of everything, while Miss Emelia, the musician, was fantastic with the children, tailoring a program specifically for toddlers. We highly recommend hosting a party at Bubbles Academy or even dropping in on their classes.

My daughter recently had a third birthday at Bubbles Academy and it was truly a blast. I spoke with the party coordinator weeks before the event who asked me questions about how I wanted the decor. I dropped the supplies and non-perishables the week before and everything was set up by the time we arrived before the party!!! Her party was Gabby Dollhouse themed and they even had a Gabby Dollhouse music playlist set up and even Gabby coloring pages with my daughter's name on it. There were 3 staff members to coordinate the party and replenish snacks so I didn't have to worry about anything. It was truly a magical experience for both me and my daughter. Would host a birthday here again (and probably will for next year).

The best thing we've ever done for our son is enroll him at Bubbles Academy. He started in the older 2's room this year and Ms. Brittny and Ms.Anna are hands down the best teachers I've ever witnessed. When we moved to the 3 year old classroom, we were just as impressed. All staff, including front desk and Ms. Natalie, are the most patient, kind humans. To always show up to work with a smiling face for our kids is a very rare thing to find. Sadly, we are moving away from Chicago, but I'm 100% sure this would have been our long time preschool home if we were staying.

A great place to have a kids birthday party. Bring your own snacks and cake and they have plenty of fun things to do! Best ages 2-6, I would say.

We absolutely love Bubbles for our 2 and 4 year old, and they hosted a terrific 2nd birthday party for our daughter! The team at Bubbles managed everything so it was seamless for us as parents. Can't recommend it enough!

We had our twins’ birthday party here and had so much fun! Bubbles Academy staff was attentive, and ensured everything went so smoothly. It really allowed me to enjoy my family and friends on our special day - thank you!

Bubbles Academy is a great option for birthday parties for little ones. Our son celebrated his 3rd birthday here with his friends from school and everyone had a great time! Cara and Ashley helped to set everything up; they were meticulous in planning ahead of time and decorated everything to perfection. The room looked even better than I thought. They made everything so EASY. The day of the party, all we had to do was show up and enjoy! All of the kids loved the playground, trains, toys, and dress up clothes. Overall it is a very fun environment with friendly staff - highly recommend!

We recently moved out of Chicago and Bubbles Academy is the place we'll miss the most! My son started classes when he was 9 months old and we immediately fell in love with Bubbles' talented team and their inclusive arts integrated programs! We soon discovered they had a preparing for preschool program and signed up right away! The program was exactly what my son and I needed. We both had separation anxiety and the program gave us both confidence. Then came the pandemic. Bubbles was our daily dose of normalcy offering virtual classes everyday! Even on those darkest days, the Bubbles team shined and kept us entertained! When things reopened Bubbles ensured a supportive transition. As our family was growing with the addition of our daughter, so was the Bubbles community. They designed the most beautiful playground where we hosted our son and daughters 2nd, 4th and 5th birthday parties! Then the 900 building opened where we loved to drop in and do art and play! I'm thankful everyday that we discovered Bubbles. The relationships we made with the Bubbles team, kids and parents will always be so special to us! We can't wait to see what is next for the Bubbles community! Natalie and her team have made the most memorable impact on our family! We love you Bubbles!

Bubbles Academy is a great option for birthday parties for little ones. Our son celebrated his 3rd birthday here with his friends from school and everyone had a great time! Cara and Ashley helped to set everything up; they were meticulous in planning ahead of time and decorated everything to perfection. The room looked even better than I thought. They made everything so EASY. The day of the party, all we had to do was show up and enjoy! All of the kids loved the playground, trains, toys, and dress up clothes. Overall it is a very fun environment with friendly staff - highly recommend!

A rare and special place. The focus on arts integration reached my children in such dynamic ways and especially in terms of their social and emotional development. The staff is extraordinary, personal, generous, warm and communicative. There is no pretense, they hire people who are invested in children and experts at using the arts to educate. I can’t recommend Bubbles Academy enough.

Joining Bubbles Preschool was one of the best decisions we've ever made for our family. We have had a few experiences in our son's education so far - an independently owned day care and then a Montessori program where he was really struggling and had lost most interest in school. Bubbles saved our son's confidence and love of learning. The staff is so incredible; each person positive, caring, and talented. We were welcomed with open arms and nearly every person shared how happy they were to have us. More than anything, the team is so family oriented and have loved our son for who he is - the amazing and the complicated. When he started working with an Occupational Therapist and Social Worker to explore his big emotions, the team not only accommodated, they directly partnered, creating a team invested in supporting his growth from every angle. A year later, he is thriving and we are members of a beautiful community that will last well beyond Preschool. While the program is not academically focused, our son has been inspired to learn, explore, and create in ways you wouldn't expect from 4-5 year olds. Focusing on topics from the unknown limits of outer space to deepest depths of the oceans; all chosen because of the interests of the class themselves. Our son is incredibly engaged, rushing through the door every day, and even asking for the work he missed when he's out. Bubbles has set such a high bar for what a positive learning environment looks like for our family; we can only hope he finds again along his journey. I truly don't know how Natalie and her team do it. We are incredibly grateful and only wish we had more time there. Thank you!

Fun place in downtown! Not many of these type of places in the city so I’m very thankful for them! The teachers are wonderful! The setting is so cute! They are very responsive to email if you have any questions.

We have loved our time at bubbles! Such a positive experience for our whole family!

We love it here always a great time with the boys. Just cannot get enough of that beautiful place

Bubbles Academy in Highland Park did such an incredible job for my son’s first birthday party! The staff was so accommodating & responsive to our individual requests. On the day of the party, they took time to make sure that everything looked right and double checked the timing of everything. We even got to pick the music that we wanted to be played during the party! The staff handled everything so professionally and it took a lot of stress off of my family. We would without a doubt recommend Bubbles Academy for anyone looking for a great place to host a birthday party! :)

Bubbles Academy in Highland Park is nothing short of amazing. I was able to host and decorate my son’s first birthday party here!! The staff are very friendly and hospitable! Cara, was amazing and helped me throughout the process! There was clear communication throughout the entire process from booking the party to throwing the party! My two party host Ana and Ashely were extraordinary! They helped me decorate and keep things in order! I definitely recommend having your party here at Bubbles Academy!!

We held our daughters 2nd Cocomelon birthday party at Bubbles Academy and could not be any happier with the outcome. From the pre-party planning, communications, day off logistics and help, I would not have changed a thing. Our daughter, her friends and our family had a blast! Thank you, Bubbles Academy, for being a part of such special memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to celebrate again with you in the future!

We love Bubbles Academy! I am an educator myself and highly recommend sending your child to Bubbles. My oldest child struggled with separation especially being a pandemic child. Bubbles supported my child and our whole family with the transition. My son is thriving and loves school. His teachers have all be incredible and the administration is knowledgeable and great at communicating. We feel at home at Bubbles and never want to leave.

Bubbles Academy is wonderful! We have attended many classes as well as two years of preschool/pre-kindergarten. It is such a warm and welcoming school to be a part of. We love all the teachers and staff and would highly recommend sending your children here too.

Our daughter absolutely loves her pre-school room at Bubbles! They have great teachers who care for each student and curate lessons that are relevant and meaningful. Highly recommend based on our experience.

I cannot say enough about how much I love Bubbles Preschool. Our daughter has been so welcomed by the community and embraced 100% for WHO SHE IS. Shortly after they started last year they did a big Pride celebration and I loved that they used this opportunity to talk about all family structures. As we are part of a blended family I know my older girls often grew up feeling like outsiders because they weren't 'normal'. Bubbles is proactive in enforcing that all families are valid. All PEOPLE are valid. The use of the arts and play along with mindfulness, social skills, and academics is awesome - each kid gets the personalized care they need. My child comes home excited each day to discuss what she has learned. We love it and are so grateful!

Bubbles Academy is truly a magical place. The preschool program in Bucktown is amazing, as are all the teachers and staff. My child has grown and learned so much during her two years at Bubbles. From yoga to drama classes to music, she's cultivated a love of the arts thanks to the arts-integrated programming. The classrooms, indoor play spaces, and the outdoor attached nature playground are wonderful, but what makes Bubbles so special is for sure the people. Her teachers are all so accomplished and caring. Bubbles is like a second home for our child and we'll be so sad to say goodbye as she moves on to kindergarten. I highly recommend the preschool program, or any of their fun classes and drop in programs at their multiple locations.

1. The staff! Very helpful and kind. Huge perk is they do the party decoration set up and break down for you. 2. No crazy fees for bringing your own food, cake, drinks, etc. 3. Private space. One party at a time!

We love this amazing place great atmosphere.

We absolutely LOVE the older twos program at Bubbles. It has been amazing to see the positive skills our daughter is learning there, everything from social skills, language, empathy, imagination and confidence, but what I love most about the program is how they foster these skills through play and exploration. They cater to the whole child in such a positive and encouraging environment and your child’s personality and opinions are so clearly considered and valued. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing Miss Brittny is. She is so cheerful, fun, and thoughtful in her approach with kids, often tailoring the class around what the kids are interested in that day/week. It is so clear that she just “gets” children — whatever that innate feel good quality is in amazing teachers you’ve had in your life, she has it tenfold. When we have discussed my daughter I am always blown away by how well Miss Brittny knows and understands her. I am so thankful that my daughter’s first school experience was with her, she adores her and loves school - she runs into the class most mornings. Everything about Bubbles, from their respect for small children as whole humans, their teaching philosophy, the curriculum, the teachers, the communication and the front desk staff has been wonderful and I could not have asked for a more perfect intro into the preschool world.

Very happy to have Bubbles Academy in the 900 building. They offer a variety of small classes which are wonderful, they also have drop in art for the littles. It's a great option and me & my son love dropping in randomly. I recently booked one of the instructors (Mr. Nate) to perform at my son's 3rd birthday. They were AMAZING! They were so engaging with everyone and played all music related to the birthday theme. I highly recommend Bubbles:)

These guys were excellent. Preparation was organized, communication was great and overall experience was amazing from the beginning planning stages through my 5 year old's actual bday party. They helped clean up and the space was perfect. All the kids had a great time running around, climbing the playground equipment, tossing logs around and chasing each other, and the grownups had fun talking and enjoying refreshments. 1.5 hours was just the right duration for a 5 year old's bday party. They helped set up and clean up and Julissa and O were simply wonderful.

I took my daughter to the location at the mall for the musics and me class with both Nathan and Melanie. Lucy and I were both pleased with the 30 minute class. Both instructors were very ingaged with the children as Melanie read to the children and both instructors sang to the children and played peak a poo with the children, woke up the animals with musical sounds, etc. When Lucy and I come back to Chicago again I will definitely sign Lucy up for another class.

We have been sending our daughter here for two years and have nothing but good things to say. My daughter loves the school and we are so happy with the all of her teachers and staff. They have been great and always very accommodating. Highly recommend!

The growth I have seen in my littles over the past few months in the Bubbles Academy Preparing for Preschool classes has been amazing! Being part of the Bubbles family and the love and support they show for all of the families is priceless!

We have been with bubbles since my twins were young. Going to events then classes and preK prep. During this pandemic they have been our lifeline to getting my kids involved and growing as little men in a safe and responsible manner! I feel so comfortable sending them to bubbles for preK. The teaching artists are simply amazing! When their birthday came up I looked to bubbles for guidance and they put together an amazing party and on short notice! Look no further than bubbles for all of your littles needs socially, developmentally, and for just plain fun with learning at every step of the way! Thank you Bubbles Academy for all that you do!!

Hosted a small 6th birthday party at the outdoor playground. Amelia, the event's manager was very helpful and they happily worked with me even with my unusual request. My son said he had the BESTEST time with his friends. Highly recommend hosting a birthday party with Bubbles!

Bubbles is an amazing and magical place for both of my kids. They never want to leave. I love it too. Everyone is so kind and genuinely loves kids and loves what they do.

The instructors we have had at Bubbles are amazing. I have gone to many different infant and toddler classes throughout the city and no one as been as engaging and wonderful as Britney or Kim. Classes are engaging for both kids and parents.

Great place, had a lot of fun with our baby

Bubbles Academy has the most supportive team of teachers.

My child really enjoyed herself integrating and learning about sensory activities.

Me, and my newborn had a lot of fun at the Babies: Music class; It was very professional, well planned-out and engaging both parent and baby. Miss Amelia was wonderful!

Such a great place for the little ones to go and have a educational, fun experience. It is pricey.