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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Buffalo Grove, IL

lily's home day care

5.0

We love this Daycare! I expected a transition time when starting here, but our daughter ate, played, and even napped on the very first day with her! I was blown away. Our daughter has a smile on her face at drop off and willingly walks into Daycare ready to play with the other kids or eat breakfast...

- Care member

Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

5.0

I used this Daycare for 3 years between my 2 sons. It is amazing to find an at home day care that has 2 full-time adults; that is rare to find. Ms. Anita is so gentle and calming for my little guy and is great with babies. Ms. Diane runs a safe environment where she sticks to the rules so kids...

- Jackie B.

Dreamers Child Care

5.0

If you are looking for good quality daycare where the staff truly care about your child, look no further than Dreamers. We started at Dreamers in October 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, and as first time parents we were understandably nervous about leaving our child with anyone. Iryna and the...

- Connor H.

Sitters by Sitters

5.0

Truly dedicated agency staff who go above and beyond to find a great match for both the families and sitters.

- Elizabeth K.

Drop-in child care in Buffalo Grove, IL

KidTown USA

1425 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL

KidTown USA is a unique childcare facility in Buffalo Grove. Our mission is to provide a unique and quality learning experiences for children that will help prepare them for their adventures in grade school and beyond. We provide Drop-In & half-day enrichment programs for children ages three and up....

5.0

(5)

Welcome to Lily's Home Day Care! About me: Energetic, committed and loyal! Professional, fun, caring, and loving! Philosophy 1. Our goal is to provide excellent childcare by having an environment that is safe and fun for the children to learn and play. 2.My Program will be build on children's...
5.0
"We love this Daycare! I expected a transition time when starting here, but our daughter ate, played, and even napped on the very first day with her! I was blown away. Our daughter has a smile on her face at drop off and willingly walks into Daycare ready to play...

Care member


Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

26747 W. Apple Tree Lane, Barrington, IL

5.0

(2)

Apple Tree Preschool and Daycare is a state licensed childcare facility in Barrington, Illinois. My name is Diane Scardino, I have been providing licensed childcare for 25 years. I have a certificate in Early Childhood Education and I am a member of local childcare associations. My assistant and I...
5.0
"Apple Tree Daycare is a wonderful home daycare facility. My daughter has been going to Ms. Diane and Ms. Anita since she was 4 months old. She absolutely loves them both, all of her friends and all of the fun activities she gets to do everyday. My daughter...

Mary J


Dreamers Child Care

Dreamers Child Care

2682 Golf Rd, Glenview, IL

5.0

(3)

Dreamers Childcare and preschool!! Our center offers love and learning under one roof! Here at Dreamers, we provide a second home for your child, a place of comfort and security. Our infant/toddler program provides a secure environment that is fulfilling, enriching and supporting of all possible...
5.0
"If you are looking for good quality daycare where the staff truly care about your child, look no further than Dreamers. We started at Dreamers in October 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, and as first time parents we were understandably nervous about leaving our...

Connor H.


Sitters by Sitters

Sitters by Sitters

Highland Park Area, Highland Park, IL

3.5

(2)

Sitters by Sitters was created with the intention of building a childcare referral network in the Northern suburbs of Chicago in which both the families and caregivers feel connected, and know their value. We believe that children should engage in hands-on play with caregivers, and trusting bonds...
5.0
"Truly dedicated agency staff who go above and beyond to find a great match for both the families and sitters."

Elizabeth K.


Acarath Montessori Center

Acarath Montessori Center

22 Kristin Dr, Schaumburg, IL

Established in 1987 we run an excellent Summer and Fall program for children ages 3-9 years old. Our academic program is beyond any other in the area. Included activities are dance, gymnastics, art, music and sports skills. Children also have a half hour swim lesson every day. Our staff to...

Just Like Home

Just Like Home

840 Fair Lane, Northbrook, IL


Kay The Assistant

Kay The Assistant

816 W Panorama Drive, Palatine, IL

Our mission is to foster support and stability within the family unit by managing the mundane tasks of daily living. We intend to alleviate the stresses of juggling multiple obligations and short-term schedule interruptions. Our company specializes in providing short-term family assistants for every...

Inspired Care Home Health

1600 Golf Road Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL

Inspired Care Home Health provides high quality, client-centered and affordable Home Care services to our clients to assist them to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Their individual needs are carefully assessed, understood and met through the...

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