Ignite wonder through the arts & play!

We have been Bubbles fans for years - from infant music classes to birthday parties and preschool prep classes, it’s the most consistently wonderful program in Chicago. The intentionality behind everything they do is apparent and we have loved every teacher we’ve been lucky enough to have. 100/10 👏🏼

We had our 3 year old’s birthday party here and Natalie and the team were extremely helpful from start to finish - asking us for the theme, organizing everything, getting the party all beautifully put together - we truly did not have to worry about a single thing. Cannot recommend Bubbles enough for their organized kiddy classes and play area - this location has a beautiful open space with tons of natural light. Cannot recommend this location enough!!

Perfect spot for my little one. Bubbles is a great way to get my 15 month old out and active in the cold months. He loves the Creative Movements class where he gets to tumble, run around and burn off energy. The teachers are so nice and patient. Brian is especially wonderful.

I have a 3 year old and 1 year old. Let me tell you this place is a god send. We just started gentle separation preschool prep. While my 3 year old does that we do open play with the 1 year old. Eat lunch then do a music class all together to end the day. This place is so warm , welcoming and truly a special hidden gem. If you have kiddos under 5 you need to enroll at least for one class. Pack the lunches and plan your day out. We drive 40 mins to get here and I have no regrets. Do a trial class and enroll

We’ve been to the other locations and they all are amazing but we really loved that this one wasn’t crowded, easy to park, Miss Hannah was amazing and we just had a great time

What a beautiful space with friendly and great staff!

So glad Bubbles Academy opened in the neighborhood! We brought our 4-month-old to the music class and loved it—tummy time, sensory play, and singing were all built in. The space is big and welcoming, and you can use the open play area before class. Can already tell this will be a go-to spot, especially once Chicago winter sets in. Also, as a plus there is a free parking lot on Potomac

Miss Amelia was amazing at my son’s 2nd birthday party at our home! She did a wonderful job entertaining the babies and everyone had so much fun! Would highly recommend her for another birthday party!

We’ve been to Bubbles Academy for birthday parties and most recently their Mother’s Day event. This place is filled with loving staff that inspires self-worth, creativity, and learning. The facilities are beautiful and well-kept, but it’s the people and community that makes it special.

Bubbles was the perfect venue to host our son's 3rd birthday party with a mix of ages of kids 10 mos - 12 years. The Bubbles team was helpful with planning and organizing beforehand - very thorough with details and accommodating for special and personalized touches we wanted to include. Anayeli and Ashley were extremely kind and helpful the day of with set up, tear down, and coordinating throughout. There is such a fun variety of activities to keep kids busy with plenty of spots for adults to relax that the 2 hours flew by. The bubble party at the end was the perfect touch. Our guests all had the best time. Such a cute and fun party. Highly recommend!

Excellent birthday parties for kiddos! We had my daughter's first birthday party here, which included a huge open play area with baby/toddler-safe climbing and other toys. The staff was super responsive and helpful leading up to and during our party. Couldn't have asked for a better experience - highly recommend! We also love the art & music classes.

Bubbles (Bucktown location) has been my daughter’s school for the past year, and we couldn’t be happier. Before she started the Preschool Twos program, we did a few months of gentle separation, which helped her ease into the routine. To say she loves going to Bubbles is honestly an understatement!

Beyond the amazing classes, Bubbles also offers birthday party options, either in a classroom or on the outdoor playground. We recently celebrated her birthday there over the weekend, and she had the time of her life!

Sadly, she’ll be starting school in the fall, but I absolutely plan on doing the same setup for my younger daughter. Highly recommend Bubbles!

We love Bubbles! Ms. Kristin’s positive energy is contagious. She’s amazing with the kiddos and truly cares. We highly recommend all her music classes! The front staff is also very welcoming and super helpful.

Bubbles Academy is the perfect place for a child's birthday party ages 2-5! They have a very clean, fun indoor play space, train table, play kitchen, magnatiles table, dress-up clothes and bubbles!! The staff are so helpful and handle the set up and clean-up, making the whole experience so easy and seamless!

We love Bubbles! Ms. Kristin’s positive energy is contagious. She’s amazing with the kiddos and truly cares. We highly recommend all her music classes! The front staff is also very welcoming and super helpful.

We couldn’t love them anymore. The transition for my little one and me was so difficult and they worked tirelessly to help us through it. Everyone is truly wonderful. Thankful for all they do for the kiddos. Ms. Natalie the owner is very hands on, and runs the place WONDERFULLY.

We celebrated our son's 2nd birthday at bubbles academy and had the BEST experience. Their staff communicated iwth us prior to the party to gather information and also scheduled a call to talk over details. They allowed us to drop everything off a couple days before and their team set up everything PERFECTLY. It was just magical. Their team kept time and the flow moving smoothly and also cleaned up and helped us pack up all of our items. I would highly recommend bubbles for any kid's bday!!! We adore you bubbles!!!

Having a birthday party at Bubbles was the greatest experience!! Exceeded all expectations!

We hosted a birthday party at Bubbles! It was such a wonderful experience. They were so helpful before and during the party. I will be doing more birthday parties there for sure.

Great place to play for baby’s and toddlers

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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).

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.

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!

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!

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.