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Recent daycare reviews in Great Lakes, IL

Kidz Day Care

5.0

As a single mother new to the area, I very much appreciate how good Miss Susan has been to me and my little guy, Nate. He lights up every morning when he sees her even if he's having a bad morning. He just loves his Miss Susan to death. I would never take him anyplace else.

- Christie H.

Sher Bear's Home Daycare

5.0

Sherrie has been caring for my children for the last four years. She was the first provider I interviewed with. I loved her right away, but as a first time mom, I felt it was important to interview more candidates. After several other interviews, she was the only one I felt 100% comfortable with!...

- Jenny G.

Gurnee Christian Preschool

4.0

My son attends the 3 yr old preschool and the afternoon daycare. Its perfect because his day changes from school to play. The staff is awesome and I really like that they have an age appropriate religion class and a weekly mass where he interacts with other kids of all ages.

- Heather B.

Little Bear Child Development Center

5.0

My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard time transitioning into new...

- Mary D.

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School

5.0

My daughter attends LCNS and it is wonderful. I can not say enough good things about the teachers and the director of this school!

- Paula L.

Daycares in Great Lakes, IL

Hardison Home Group Daycare

Hardison Home Group Daycare

38029 N Wilson Ave, Beach Park, IL

Child Care in Beach Park, IL

Home Sweet Home Childcare

Home Sweet Home Childcare

1384 Windsor Lane, Grayslake, IL

Home Sweet Home Child Care is a Licensed Day Care Home that takes pride in providing a home away from home for your child while you're away. We promote a happy, healthy, and loving environment filled with manners and respect so the children can thrive, grow, and learn. My goal is to prepare the...

Kiddie Academy of Gurnee

Kiddie Academy of Gurnee

1555 Nations Drive, GURNEE, IL

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...

Amazing Kids Daycare

Amazing Kids Daycare

1985 Cloverdale Ave, Highland Park, IL

Amazing Kids Daycare is a high-quality home based DCFS licensed daycare since 1999. We are a small program with individualized care for kids 3 months - 3 years old. We offer a safe, loving environment where your child will be accepted, loved, nurtured, and stimulated. We specialize in...

Priceless Packages Preschoolers

Priceless Packages Preschoolers

1719 N. McAree Rd., Waukegan, IL

Priceless Packages Preschoolers Licensed Family Home Daycare North Waukegan IL, 60085 Qualifications: DCFS licensed DCFS background checked CPR & First Aid certified in pediatrics and adults Work w/USDA food program (providing nutritious FREE meals daily) CDA certified Accumulate over 100...

Alta Vista Montessori School

Alta Vista Montessori School

1850 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL

Children five months or five years of age have already embarked on a journey from which they are learning great lessons, those that are traditionally academic and those that will shape their character. At Alta Vista We help our students to learn and understand the world, so that one day...

Bright Stars Kids University

Bright Stars Kids University

100 Village Grn, Lincolnshire, IL

Bright Stars Kids University (BSKU) is a day care center with a focus on education for young children ages 2 to 6. We create educational, healthy, safe, loving and fun atmosphere for your children. Our programs meet or exceed quality standards and support the emotional, social, behavioral and...

The Caterpillars Club

The Caterpillars Club

9 Clipper Court, Grayslake, IL

The Caterpillars Club has 26 years of experience offering child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:30am until 5:30pm. Two full time positions open immediately, two part time positions open also available.

Christian Beginnings

Christian Beginnings

824 WAUKEGAN RD, DEERFIELD, IL

Christian Beginnings has a 50 year history of teaching children in a nurturing environment. We focus on building relationships with children and families. The facility offers bright classrooms, and indoor gym and dedicated access to fenced Park District playground. Nearly half the staff are former...

Motherland Montessori Home Day Care

Motherland Montessori Home Day Care

4474 Cornell Ave, Gurnee, IL

We welcome zero to six year old children's. We offer several options to meet you and your child's specific needs. You can choose from our half day, extended day, and full day schedules.

Lisa H

Lisa H

1276 Chesterfield Ln., Grayslake, IL

I have been a child care provider for 20 years and love what I do. I have two children of my own, ages 23 years old and 20 years old. I offer a preschool program for all kids.I am using the High Reach Learning system and am very happy with what my kids are learning. I have had kids go to...

5.0

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Kidz Day Care in North Chicago, Illinois is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 8 children from six weeks to twelve years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth...
5.0
"Susan is a truly to notch daycare provider. She has taken superb care of our children and they love her. Kidz Daycare is a safe loving environment where children learn and are loved."

Tim B


Sher Bear's Home Daycare

Sher Bear's Home Daycare

1335 Churchill Ln, Grayslake, IL

5.0

(1)

In home daycare. I am providing a loving, safe, fun and educational environment for your child. Your child will grow in friendships along with support for physical, emotional and intellectual growth. The preschool aged children work on games, projects and we have circle time which includes colors,...
5.0
"Sherrie has been caring for my children for the last four years. She was the first provider I interviewed with. I loved her right away, but as a first time mom, I felt it was important to interview more candidates. After several other interviews, she was the...

Jenny G.


Gurnee Christian Preschool

2190 Fuller Road, Gurnee, IL

4.0

(1)

4.0
"My son attends the 3 yr old preschool and the afternoon daycare. Its perfect because his day changes from school to play. The staff is awesome and I really like that they have an age appropriate religion class and a weekly mass where he interacts with other kids of...

Heather B.


Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter St, Waukegan, IL

3.0

(2)

Little Bear Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from two to nine years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...
5.0
"My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard...

Mary D.


Lincolnshire Community Nursery School

30 Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL

5.0

(1)

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School based in Lincolnshire, IL is an NAEYC-accredited preschool that serves children between the ages of eighteen months and four years old. The school offers rewarding preschool programs that encourage children to learn through hands-on discovery and play.
5.0
"My daughter attends LCNS and it is wonderful. I can not say enough good things about the teachers and the director of this school!"

Paula L.


4-Kids Child Care Center, Inc.

4-Kids Child Care Center, Inc.

61 CENTER ST, GRAYSLAKE, IL

Starting at $1175/mo

We are a child-based day care center in downtown Grayslake. We serve infants through school age and are known as being a "family." We follow the creative curriculum and use the Illinois Early Learning Standards as our basis for learning. We offer between 2 and 5days a week and offer both half...

Mommy's Daycare

Mommy's Daycare

35333 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL

My name is Silvia D Rodriguez, I've been in the childcare business for over 20 years. I am a State Licensed in Home Daycare with background check. I offer 2 state programs for low income families. My number one priority is making sure all children are happy and enjoying their time at Mommy's...

Myles Day Care

5356 Balsam Ct, Gurnee, IL

Myles Day Care is an educational child care program provider located at 5356 Balsam Court, Gurnee, Illinois. The company can accommodate eight children in its licensed facility and opens from Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Myles Day Care serves infants, toddlers, preschool and...

Laura's Home Day Care

964 N Idlewild Ave, Mundelein, IL

Laura's Home Day Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Mundelein, Illinois, for kids from infant, toddler, and preschool. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

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