Bubbles Academy

Disappointed.
I nanny a 3 year old and a 8 month old.
Parking was non existent (i was prepared for that as it mentioned it on the site) I choose to valley because of the weather … It was $ 4 and the valley was not very kind. I spoke to a mom inside and said that she went to the parking garage that BA mentions on website but it is far away.
They charged me for the 3YO and surprisingly for the 8 month old for open play– total of $ 20. 8 month old slept the whole time we were there in my carrier…
The staff was eh. Not super nice but I guess they didn’t spit in my face either.
Open play toys were decent. But NO BUBBLES?! The 3 YO was SO excited to go especially because of the bubbles… We were there for about 1.5 hrs and no bubbles. We would have stayed longer but there was only one other child (this was right before thanksgiving so maybe that’s why).
In my opinion… With the mixture of crappy parking, average toys (no bubbles?!), and below par employees, and being pretty pricey. It will not be on our list to go again.

Amazing bubbles academy! My 30 month old son loves this place! Miss Britnny and Miss Monica are his favorite teachers, they both are amazing. Arts and music as well as preschool prep are great options for 2−3yr old toddlers.
They also offer make up classes, if for some reason your child can’t make it to class you can call and reschedule for some other day.
As for parking they have discounted valet $ 4.00dl, or free standard parking which is located a couple of minutes away ‘corner of North Avenue and Sheffield’ just remember before you leave to ask Bubbles front desk for a parking validation ticket.

Took my daughter here for a trial class this summer. She’s a year and a half. There were 3 kids total in the class, my daughter had a lot of fun. They sang, played, did different activities. They fit a lot in during the class. The facility is huge! The staff is really friendly. My only complaints would be parking, I had to circle around and around for 30 minutes, good thing I left early. Also their classes and drop in classes are kind of expensive at around $ 35.

I LOVE Bubbles! I really do, the staff is great, the space is awesome BUT they don’t offer much for working moms in terms of classes. I’m happy to pay for a class session but it stinks a that I have to send the nanny to enjoy this time with my little one. Ideally they would have a class on the weekends and then I can send the nanny to open play during the week.

Love Bubbles! My little one has Miss Lauren and she’s wonderful. Such a magical place! We love our music class and will definitely return for open play.

This place is awesome and HUGE. Staff is friendly, nice bathrooms and generally pretty clean from what I could tell. The free valet service is key. Had a great time will definitely be back!

As a new-​ish stay at home mom, this place has been my savior on more than one occasion especially during the bitter winter months!
Since my little guy is a little too young to really benefit from a class, we have just gone here for open play and it’s been just what my guy needs to get the crazy out. During the week, open play is in the big room on the main level and they do a great job keeping the space clean & constantly changing out the selection of toys. The only thing I’d change would the hours (1−5pm during the week.) I think it’s in the afternoon because they have classes in the morning (?) but oh well… it’s still great.
On the weekend, open play is upstairs in a smaller room but still fun. Since I don’t take any classes now, I’ve just been buying an open play punch card ($ 60 for six punches) and it’s well worth it!

I have frequented many play spaces in the city and have to say open play at Bubbles is my favorite. It always seems cleaner than most, and is a big open room my daughter can safely explore without me having to chase her. There is complimentary valet and fairly easy street parking. I also find the employees working the desk are always so friendly and courteous.

I’ve heard wonderful things about Bubbles Academy. However, my child is under one, and my pediatrician’s office recommended that we check with Bubbles Academy to find out if they have a vaccination policy for their workers. I was told by staff at Bubbles Academy that they do not have a policy, so I think I’ll have to wait to bring my baby until she’s one, or until they put a policy in place. I know the CDC is recommending that all child care facilities implement a policy of mandatory vaccines for workers, so hopefully Bubbles, while not exactly a child care facility, will follow suit.

What a fantastic space for big kid-​friendly gatherings!!! I hosted a big 150 ppl Heritage Night event there and I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful it went thanks to this great spot with extremely helpful staff and perfect layout. Everything from their high tech music equipment to awesome toys made our party a huge success. Sierra and her helpers were super accommodating, fulfilled every request we had, helped us to set up food and cleaned the whole place afterwards! And all of this for a very reasonable price!!! Definitely coming back to host another school event at bubbles!!! And i hope they keep the staff that worked with me that night! Those guys are priceless!

So I have been to a few other play spaces and this one is my favorite! Especially for the age of my child. This is great for smaller children. They don’t get run over by the bigger kids and I am not worried about them falling off anything:) The space is clean and has a lot of toys. A really fun place to let your kids run around and get out of the house. My little guy has a blast every time we go. Last time he took a 3 hour nap after, which is pretty much unheard of in this house:)

I recommend bubbles to every mom I meet. The space is great, big and clean. The instructors giving the classes are all very nice, and they make you feel very comfortable and they always remember your kid’a name, which with all the kids they see every day is pretty impressive. They have a lot a toys for the kids to play with, and the classes are a lot of fun. They have free valet, which is very practical. My favorite teacher is Kim. I enjoy her classes a lot. She is always giving parents advice and information from things you can do at home with your baby to where to buy a cool toy for your kid.

Had our son’s first birthday party here. I can’t express enough how amazing this place is from the staff, the space, the toys, etc. The staff on event day really go the extra mile. Our friends and family had a great time!

*update*
I spoke with the owner and let him know my concerns. He was extremely responsive and changed a lot of their practices for the better. I re enrolled my toddlers in the art and music class and it was great. They loved it.
They wipe the door handles, and they are fastidious in their approach to cleanliness.
The staff is wonderful and helpful.
The only caveat is that the staff cannot control the behaviors of irresponsible parents who bring their sick kids. I just don’t let my girls play with the sick kids or be near them. There is hand sanitizer everywhere and I just utilize it.
I’m really impressed with their attitude and responsiveness.

I have been taking my son to Bubbles Academy for a few weeks now. The staff is super friendly, the classes are engaging and the play spaces are really clean. They have a wide ranges of classes for all ages and developmental areas. I can’t wait to sign up for the next semester!

We’ve been to a couple parties here and really enjoyed it. The staff are very helpful and so nice. My friend’s cake got messed up in her car and they spent their time trying to fix it to the best of their ability (even though that’s not their job!) for her and it wound up turning out very nice. I plan to bring my kid here for open play to see how that is.

We just love Bubbles! We’ve been taking our children there since they were tiny and have always been hugely impressed. The structured sessions are great: fun, creative and always age-​appropriate. And open play is a fantastic way to work off the kids’ excess energy, especially in hot, cold or wet weather. The place is spotless and it is reassuring to see the staff disinfecting individual toys and equipment after the sessions. If you’re looking for an indoor play area or creative classes for your little ones, you can’t go wrong with Bubbles!

I’ve been taking the little boy that I nanny for here at least once a week for almost a year. It is definitely one of the best places I can take him in Chicago. He’s not even two yet, but he has learned so many skills there and has created within himself an obvious joy for music and movement. Miss Lauren is his favorite teacher! She is so great with the little kids.
Bubbles also teams up with the whole foods that is just around the corner on Wednesdays and Thursdays to provide music for the kids that are shopping with your parents around the store. I’ve taken the little guy over to these events a couple of times too, and he loves them as well. Bubbles Academy does so much for the kids of Chicago! And the long hours available for open play every afternoon provide a great escape from the house in dreary weather. Bring your kids here. It’s worth the money!

Best spot in the city for crawlers.
This is by far the best place we’ve found in the city for our babies. They love crawling around on «baby mountain» — a series of hard pillows stacked together for climbing.
The staff are friendly and genuine, and the environment is very comfortable — clean bathrooms, large open spaces and plenty of places for adults to sit and be comfortable.

I love Bubbles! Granted, I haven’t been to any classes here, but my boss bought a play pass and NPN seems to have events here somewhat regularly, so I’ve been here a few times. Before I go into a review of Bubbles Academy, if you don’t know, someone (or rather, different someones) are at Whole Foods on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 – 10:30. Singing and dancing by the coffee bar!
Onto why Bubbles is great. First, I have yet to encounter a staff member who was anything but super friendly. I’ve learned to grab a parking pass ahead of time (valid for the month), but they always ask if I need them to watch little man while I run to the car. I don’t, but I can see where some parents would happily take them up on this offer.
Now, I’ve only been in two rooms here, but they’re all so cute and inviting! The one on the main floor is my favorite and the later you go (during free play), the more crowded it becomes, but it never actually feels crowded.
Of course no matter where you go, there will be a parent who isn’t watching their child, but for the most part, parents are watching and intervene quickly when necessary. If you have a really little one (sitting, crawling, walking with help) and are going for open play, go earlier. The older children who are walking tend to come later and then it’s disaster-​city.
I appreciate that the employees come in to get the play areas back in order as well as to blow bubbles! The kids love it and I love watching little man try to catch them.
My only gripe is with the restrooms. Last time I was there it seemed almost every buckle was broken on the changing table. I can still change a diaper, but those buckles definitely help when you have a kid who is practically flipped over before you’ve even laid him down. Overall, I think Bubbles is great and not badly priced. I’ve definitely recommended it to my friends who have children.