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Tina's Home Day Care
5.0
Ms. Tina is the absolute best home daycare in the area! My son has been going to her since he was 16 weeks old and he absolutely adores her! Nothing makes me happier than seeing how excited he is when I drop him off and he literally jumps in her arms now at 2 years old. She always keeps me in the...
- Care member
My Other Mother Childcare Program
5.0
"I am the proud parent of two sons currently enrolled in the M.O.M. program. My oldest son has been enrolled since the age 2 and my youngest transitioned when I gave birth. I must say that this is a learning circle. My 5 year old recently began kindergarten and is performing ahead of the class. He...
- Cynthia A.
Little Busy Bees
5.0
I love this daycare. My child has such a good time with Nancy. She cooks the meals herself so it is nice knowing what exactly they are eating. The daycare itself is spacious, inviting and has everything you could want in a daycare. My child really loves the different activities she does with them. I...
- Tera
Tiny Hands
5.0
We are so lucky to have found Tiny Hands! Both of my sons have been in Imelda's care since they were infants. Tiny Hands is unique that it provides the small, personal touch of an in-home care, but because she has the daycare set up in a casita on the property the kids have all of the comforts and...
- Brittany H.
Sweetpeas Home Daycare
5.0
I can't express enough hoe much we loved going to Sweetpeas! After searching so many centers and in-home daycares, my husband and I knew right away this was the place for us. Our child went there from 3 months to 3 years until we moved out of state. They were so caring to all the kids and taught...
- Jill R.
Daycares in Forest Park, IL
Tina's Home Day Care
318 E Chicago Ave, Westmont, IL
5.0
(4)
I have been in the child care business for 30 years and have run my own home day care for over 25 years. I am licensed and CPR/First Aid certified. I offer a safe and fun environment. Well balanced meals and snacks are included.
5.0
"Ms. Tina cared for our toddler daughter & our infant son for the past year or so. Her home is VERY clean & super cozy, & Ms. Tina is kind, loving & an excellent communicator. We always felt up-to-speed & in the loop on our kids' days which is so helpful. If you...
Jill R.
My Other Mother Childcare Program
3528 W 75th Place, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
My Other Mother Childcare Program is an IL state licensed program. We strive to provide an inclusive, safe, comfortable, and enjoyable environment; full of learning opportunities. For us, each child is unique; therefore, the activities will be ever-changing to meet your child's changing interests...
5.0
""I am the proud parent of two sons currently enrolled in the M.O.M. program. My oldest son has been enrolled since the age 2 and my youngest transitioned when I gave birth. I must say that this is a learning circle. My 5 year old recently began kindergarten and is...
Cynthia A.
Little Busy Bees
2558 Davisson St, River Grove, IL
5.0
(5)
Hello Parents,
OPEN - Douring COV-ID19
My Name is Nancy . Here to inform you little Busy Bees acknowledges the health concerns and our procedures are as follows:
Daily sanitizing of toys, easy access to soap and water stations, and implementing safe and healthy practices daily. During these times...
5.0
"Our Daughter is having a lot of fun with the daily activities. Nancy is doing a great job."
Tino
Tiny Hands
4505 Oak Ave, Brookfield, IL
5.0
(9)
Hi everyone! My name is Imelda, I m a childcare provider, I have 9 years in experience in the care of children between the ages of 0-5 years, at the moment I m taking care of kids in my house currently I have a small group of kids to individually give then my full attention that they need. I am CPR...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Tiny Hands! Both of my sons have been in Imelda's care since they were infants. Tiny Hands is unique that it provides the small, personal touch of an in-home care, but because she has the daycare set up in a casita on the property the...
Brittany H.
Sweetpeas Home Daycare
2058 N. Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Welcome to Sweetpeas Home Daycare! We are a licensed home daycare and work with children ages 6 weeks through age 6. We believe the first year in a child's life is by far the most important. They learn trust as well as love and through that they become confident in discovering the world around...
5.0
"What Rosario and Andrea (aka "Cuca" and "Ceci") do at that daycare is nothing short of magic. They are so incredibly caring and active, and make every day an adventure. My little one has been going since she was 12 weeks old (she is 21 months now.) Sweetpeas has...
Christine C.
Aidas Home Daycare
4832 N McVicker Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(4)
I am an experienced daycare provider, with a medical field background. Certified in adult and child CPR as well as First Aid, and licensed by DCFS. I worked 11 years in a residential facility for developmentally disabled children and adults. During the last two years I headed the literacy program...
5.0
"My daughter just turned 4 in march and has been in Aida care since she was 14 months old. My daughter loves going there and always has a great time. Aida is very patient and caring towards all the kids. It also is an educational environment where she's learning...
Patricia B.
Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Ear
2550 W Addison, Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Just open in the city of Chicago!
Rayito de Sol offers a unique alternative for parents and participants to integrate their childcare with bi-lingual language immersion in a licensed and accredited program.
Rayito de Sol offers award-winning child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years...
5.0
"This is not only the most beautiful school I ever visit but the quality of professionals is what got me. The concept of having my child learning Spanish while is in childcare sounds great to me! This place is a MUST to tour if you are looking for a Daycare or...
Albert C.
CREATIVE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL
1735 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
At Creative Scholars Preschool of Chicago, we strive to build a strong foundation for your child’s love of education. With a focus on early literacy development and supporting intellectual curiosity, we promote developmentally appropriate possibilities that enable us to discover the gifts each child...
5.0
"I’ve had 2 children at Creative Scholars: one current and one recently left for PreK. We love the school as the teachers are focused on learning through play. Both girls seemed to advance quickly in milestones as they interact with teachers. Most importantly they...
Care member
HAR ZION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
1040 N HARLEM AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL
5.0
(2)
At Har Zion Early Childhood Center, we believe that children thrive when families partner with professional educators to create a lifelong love of learning through exploration, creativity, collaboration, and Jewish tradition.
5.0
"Har Zion has been an incredibly warm and caring home away from home for my son. The school builds a very loving and supportive community for both the children and families, and the small classroom sizes mean the children are closely engaged with the teachers, as...
Christina P.
Sabina's Home Daycare
615 Portsmouth Ave, Westchester, IL
5.0
(1)
We serve children from birth to age twelve. Our philosophy is to create a home atmosphere along with a rich learning environment. We engage children through one-on-one time as we'll as through larger group activities. In order to enrich our daily activities we invite a storyteller on a monthly basis...
5.0
"Sabina is an angel. My granddaughter has been attending since she was a baby and is 4.5 years old now. She is loved, educated, has many friends and thrives daily."
Rosemary M.
City Childrens Academy
777 N Green St1st Floor, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(2)
City Children's Academy is a private childcare center/preschool located in River West (Chicago/Halsted). Our hours of operation are currently 7:30AM to 5:30PM. We offer full and part time programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks through 6 years old. Our mission is to serve the total...
5.0
"When we were first looking at daycares in the city, we toured over 5 different facilities in the area. CCA BY FAR stood out as the most professional and put together - it felt like the kind of place you could trust to care for your children.
Four+ years later,...
Morgan W.
AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY - SOUTH LOOP
47 West Polk Street, Suite G15, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(2)
We are a network of independent Montessori schools that offers year-round, all-day programs based upon the Montessori Method in stimulating learning facilities, located in South Loop and Uptown—Andersonville, and affiliate schools on the North Shore.
Our main objectives are to provide a carefully...
5.0
"They offer professionalism with a focus on child development. They are an amazing school that focuses on improvement of the child. They are very patient. The most important thing to them is the goal of focusing on the child’s gifts and improving. So far I am so...
Faysal M.
Coddled Care
2335 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Organic childcare for infants and toddlers ages 3 months - 3 years.
5.0
"We are so thankful for the excellent care given to our grandson in both the infant area and the toddler area. He has aged out now but we couldn't be happier with your wonderful beginnings in his life. Thank you to all of your special employees."
Beth H
Ladybug and Friends - West Loop
336 S Halsted St, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
To provide a holistic approach to education, where children can thrive in an environment which values their uniqueness and creates the foundation upon which they can build their future. Your child’s unique abilities and strengths will be expanded upon using our developmentally appropriate...
5.0
"We've had an awesome experience. My daughter has been there since about June. Started off in the toddler class (she was 1) and now she is in the 2's class. She adjusted really well, only took her about 2 1/2 weeks. I noticed she felt comfortable there and built a...
TASHEKA J.
5.0
(1)
Fantasy Island Schools for kids, LLC is a multilingual daycare, pre-k, & kindergarten childcare center. We are a multilingual program with a robust and collaborative curriculum optimized for education as well as socialization. We provide healthy meals COOKED FRESH DAILY and offer impeccably clean...
5.0
"Really good school! My kids love it, the food is great. We love this school and we won't leave it."
Olga K.
Chicago Children's House
233 W. Huron, Chicago, IL
3.0
(2)
At Chicago Children's House child care's we believe that all children have an innate curiosity to learn. We believe that by offering well-rounded experiences and opportunities to learn and explore, children thrive. We are committed to providing excellent customer service within a childcare setting...
5.0
"We love CCH! Both of our boys have been there since they were infants with our oldest now in the pre-K room. The staff are wonderful and caring. I can drop off the boys without any worries knowing that they are going to have a fun-filled day full of learning, play,...
Catherine C.
5.0
(1)
Little Marvels believes caring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers partnered with committed, loving parents/guardians have the ability to effectively assist children in developing a positive self-image and respect for one another’s cultural differences. We encourage open and honest daily...
5.0
"Our youngest of 4 children is there now, it's been great. We've been there since they opened and they are so caring."
Courtney C.
Zion-Concord Lutheran School
865 S. Church Rd, Bensenville, IL
5.0
(1)
Our Lutheran/Christian school offers a complete educational experience for 3 yr olds to 8th grade. Our Early Childhood program is well respected in the area and highly referenced by our parents. We are not just a daycare center. Our school is fully registered and recognized by the Illinois State...
5.0
"Best value private christian grade school in the area"
Ryan
Take A Break Playcare
2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Take A Break Playcare offers on demand babysitting in a playroom. Parents drop off children for staff supervised play. We accept children ages 3 months - 13 years. We do not accept any sick children.
We are not a daycare facility. At a basic level, we offer babysitting in a storefront playroom....
5.0
"Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we...
Jonathan M.
Children Count Child Care
5304 S. Wallace, Chicago, IL
4.0
(1)
I have over 15 years exp. I will partner with parents to meet their specific needs. I work with a diverse culture and meet a variety of special needs. I work a creative curriculum and focus on teaching pre-k skills to provide academic, social and emotional needs. I have been licensed by DHS for...
4.0
"My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to"
Renee J.
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Forest Park, IL
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Forest Park, IL?
Daycare centers near you in Forest Park, 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.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Forest Park, IL?
Daycares near you in Forest Park, 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.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Forest Park, IL?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Forest Park, 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.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Forest Park, IL?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Forest Park, 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.