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Daycares in Chicago, IL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 401 reviews of the 942 listed daycares

9108 - Cornerstone Children's Learning Center

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Square - Ravenswood

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

LITTLE LEADERS OF TOMORROW DAY CARE CENTERS

The staff is very friendly. They are great!

- Frank T.

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9108 - Cornerstone Children's Learning Center's Photo

9108 - Cornerstone Children's Learning Center

1111 N WELLS ST STE 200 STE 200 CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Square - Ravenswood

4874 N LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our state-of-the-art classrooms are outfitted with furniture, toys, learning materials, books, and more! Kiddie Academy is dedicated to helping develop well-rounded children through our nationally accredited curriculum, Life Essentials®. Early childhood is a critical stage of development, so it’s essential that children develop...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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LITTLE LEADERS OF TOMORROW DAY CARE CENTERS

301 N. Mayfield Ave. CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
We believe every child deserves a strong foundation to grow, learn, and thrive. Serving children from 6 weeks through 5 years to include preschool, kindergarten, as well as before- and after-school programs for school-age children ages 6–12. To further support working families, LLOT provides extended aftercare services from...

Frank T. says "The staff is very friendly. They are great!"

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Kiddie College Learning Center

2845 W 71ST ST CHICAGO, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We are a boutique early learning facility! We love the families and children we serve and we're fully invested in the early education of our children.

Care Member says "The caregivers are really considerate, understanding, sweet and shower my baby with love, they’re clean, always update me on procare, the kids do fun...

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Preschool
Child care
Oasis Home Daycare LLC is a licensed home-based child care provider in Chicago, Illinois. The company accepts children ages six weeks to twelve years old and provides a monthly curriculum from Funshine Express and additional academic goals and activities to stimulate children's intellectual development. Oasis Home Daycare...

Lashana J. says "Our children have both been going to Oasis since they were a little over 12 weeks old. We consider the team at Oasis a part of our family. Our children...

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Kimball Daycare

1636 N Kimball Ave Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Child care
Kimball Daycare provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Chicago, Illinois, for kids from two to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.

Antonia says "Hello, this is our new website to reach us kimballdchr.wixsite.com You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram"

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LUNA PARK NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

3250 W Foster Ave Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Child care
Established in 1979, Luna Park Nursery School and Kindergarten provides an educational setting which promotes the intellectual, social and physical growth of the child. The center accepts children ages two years to 6 years of age.

Anya C. says "We were SO happy with Luna Park! Our son was enrolled here from 1 through 4 years old and we felt that he received the VERY best care. The teachers gave him...

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Divine Motherhood Preschool

7027 N Glenwood Ave Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Divine Motherhood Preschool Learning Center have been caring for children over 5 years and serving the Chicago and Evanston area. We are highly trained with many years of experience licensed by the state and certified. For your convenience, we are open all year round. Contact us to Learn about program

Johnsonfamily says "`My daughter, and son have been attending Divine Motherhood Preschool Learning Center when our twins was 6- weeks- old. I was unsure of enrolling our...

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LITTLE EINSTEINS DAYCARE INC

3735 W FULLERTON AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Preschool
Day Care
Child care

DAVE P. says "6 out of 5. Absolutely spectacular. Someday they will honor Little Einstein's by naming the 3600 block of Wrightwood after them. Energetic staff with...

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Winnie-The-Pooh Preschool

6043 N California Ave Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Academic
Cooperative
Special needs
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
In addition to providing superior local preschool and pre-Kindergarten care, our program offers the best early education in the community. Our staff is very experienced, and all the staff have been here for more than 10 years. Our teachers are CPR and first aid trained professionals who truly love every child that comes into...

Mila D. says "Nice teacher and place is fun for kids. they are very nice and care for kids always even in emergency."

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New Age Prep Academy

7836 S. East End Ave. Chicago, IL

3.0(2)

Nicole says "My children (3) have attended New Age Prep Academy going on 3 1/2 years and Ms. Tonya has been nothing but nice, professional and considerate. I am aware...

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Giving House Home Child Care

6759 S Justine St Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Child care

Fealia P. says "6749 is the actual address of this In-Home daycare facility. Not too far from the Ashland/63rd Green Line. I've been allowing the Licensed Childcare...

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WILLOW TREE CHILD CARE FULLERTON

2616 W FULLERTON AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care

Allison G. says "I love them. My oldest started at 6 months. We have been there for over 5 years. My older son went for the summer last year. He still talks about it....

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Child care
Greater Institutional AME Church Daycare and Learning Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Chicago, Illinois, for kids from two to six years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child...

Edwards H says "Great opportunity for your child to experience good quality educational learning skills through play singing and qualified teachers enjoyable setting your...

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Laurance Armour Day School

2150 W Harrison St Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Child care
Laurance Armour Day School is an early childhood care and education provider located in Chicago, Illinois. The school can accommodate a maximum of 142 children in its licensed facility and is open from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM until 6:00 PM. Laurance Armour Day School serves infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age...

Werdf R. says "As sure, will accept you know great!"

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Little City Foundation

700 N. Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

Jasmine M. says "Little City is an amazing place.The name of the positon I held at LCF is listed as Theraputic Support Staff(TSS). I have worked as a TSS/mentor for the...

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4Ever Young Day Care Inc

441 E 79TH ST CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$185/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
4 Ever Young Daycare, in Chicago, IL, is the leading daycare and head start center serving Chicago, Chatham, Avalon Park, Calumet Heights, and surrounding areas since 1999. We provide infant and toddler programs, before and after school care, child care from 6 weeks to 12 years of age, free field trips, Spanish services, and...
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Kidz Colony

6287 South Archer Ave Chicago, IL

4.0(4)
Child Care

Ashley S. says "There is no place else I would send my children other than Kidz Colony. A year ago, we switched them from an at home daycare to Kidz Colony and it was the...

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Northwest Institute For Contemporary Learning Preschool

4040 W Division St Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Northwest Institute For Contemporary Learning Preschool's goal is to motivate, initiate, and implement programs that involve the family in the development of the preschooler. These programs are planned to meet the social, emotional and intellectual needs of each preschooler.

Cynthia B says "My daughter begin last year at Northwest, they help potty train her. She's only 3 and she loves books, the staff is so friendly and helpful...I love this...

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SMALL STRIDE ACADEMY

10317 S WESTERN AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

Dr Kimberly D. says "They are a great school and are very professional. They care about the students and they treat the students AND parents as if they are one of...

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Daycare centers near you in Chicago, IL offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Chicago, IL provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Chicago, IL for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Chicago, IL include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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