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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Melrose Park, IL

Debbie S.

5.0

Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any hesitation!

- Samantha T.

Jolly Fun House Playschools

5.0

Our 2 year old loves going to Jolly Fun House. She has learned so much in the short amount of time she's been there. The teachers, kitchen and office staff are also great with our child and they are like a big family. I would highly recommend them!

- Bridget D

Coddled Care

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

Drop-in child care in Melrose Park, IL

Alpha & Omega Learning Center

2217 W. Division Street, Melrose Park, IL

We provide a safe, clean, nurturing and calm environment for your child and parents. Our staff is highly qualified with a special concentration on infants and toddlers. Each day our children will be with nutritious meals &snacks. We also provide a research base Teaching Strategy Gold curriculum...

4.9

(9)

*All day care *Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up *Date nights/over nights *CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK* My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I...
5.0
"My kids love Debbie! They love going to her house, playing and going on mini field trips. Debbie has been watching my son (4), and daughter (6) since February of 2016. She mostly watches my son, but is always willing to take my daughter when she has no school or...

Karina R.


Jolly Fun House Playschools

Jolly Fun House Playschools

7559 W. Addison Street, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Our NATIONALLY ACCREDITED private school is located at 7559 West Addison Street in Chicago. The philosophy of the program is a child's learning environment must be creative, warm and stimulating. Our approach to early childhood and elementary education is to give your child more knowledge of his or...
5.0
"Our 2 year old loves going to Jolly Fun House. She has learned so much in the short amount of time she's been there. The teachers, kitchen and office staff are also great with our child and they are like a big family. I would highly recommend them!"

Bridget D


Coddled Care

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


Happy Kidz Day Care

Happy Kidz Day Care

3115 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL

Thank you for your interest in happy Kidz Day care. My name is Priscilla and I have 1 precious daughter age 1 and half yrs old. I live in East Garfield near Kedzie and Washington and downtown Chicago. I am married and a stay at home mom. I am starting my daycare because I have a genuine love of...

Little Angels Home Childcare

Little Angels Home Childcare

514 High Ridge Rd, Hillside, IL

Little Angels is a home based day care provider with over 10 years experience with children ages 6 weeks-12years. We provide childcare services from 6am-11pm Mon-Fri. We offer part-time care, before/after school care, drop-in care and full-time care. We are currently enrolling for childcare and...

Elmhurst Premier Childcare Center

Elmhurst Premier Childcare Center

180 N York St, Elmhurst, IL

WE ARE OPEN as an Emergency Daycare. New, eco friendly and organic Downtown Elmhurst childcare center is now accepting enrollment in all classrooms. Open in late 2019, our facility focuses on personal child growth, exceptional care, educational curriculum in a beautiful facility. Conveniently...

Angel Wings Daycare Center

Angel Wings Daycare Center

5363 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

After school program, Head Start, music classes. Children 6 weeks up to 12 years old. No registration fees. We accept cash and Action for Children Grant Program. Open Mon-Fri 6am-9p.m. Located on North ave and Long Ave and on 4248 S King drive. Nutritional meals served everyday. Offer drop in...

Little Busy Bees

Little Busy Bees

2558 Davisson St, River Grove, IL

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...

Sunnyside Daycare

Sunnyside Daycare

3542 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL

1.0

(1)

We are a fully licensed Childcare facility with programs for Pre-K (2-4 years), Kindergarten (5-6 years) and Before/After-School (7-12 years). We are open from 6am to 6pm and highly qualified and well-trained staff members. We are certified in CPR, adult, child and Infant first aid care. We work...

Kiddie Academy of Itasca

Kiddie Academy of Itasca

1133 N Prospect Ave, Itasca, IL

We are newly Daycare Educational childcare in Itasca area. We just open our doors on November 3rd 2020. We offer childcare from 6 weeks to 12 years of age including E-Learning. We follow Accredited curriculum for all children lesson plans. We also have a fully Equipped kitchen and we prep our fresh...

Happy Child Day Care, Inc.

Happy Child Day Care, Inc.

7750 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

At Happy Child Day Care Center, our goal is not only to provide quality educational experiences for children but also to be become a  character building center. We focus in the use of the child senses (touching, smelling, listening, tasting and looking). In which the developmental areas go hand...

Kids Network Academy

Kids Network Academy

2930 N Campbell, Chicago, IL

Kids Network Academy is located in Logan Square with an unique focus on diversity and cultural responsiveness. We boast a diverse child population representing many different cultural groups. Our young scholars and parents, regardless of their cultural status, feel respected in our school. We ensure...

Kings & Queens Academy

5808 W. Erie, Chicago, IL

Kings & Queens provide a safe nurturing environment that will optimize your child's development. The hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., care for children from the ages of 3mths-12yrs old. Kings & Queens offer *bright and clean learning environment * Full and part time care *...

Smiles of Niles

Smiles of Niles

7129 W Wright Terrace, Niles, IL

Hi! My name is Shahtaj Ashraf, and i have recently started working on getting home based daycare license in Niles. I have more than 5 years of childcare experience working with kids of all ages in daycares like YMCA and Kinder Care. I love working with kids, and can accommodate 4 kids at this point....

Lincoln Square Childcare

4833 N. Claremont, Chicago, IL

I am a mother with a 5 month old son and professional nanny with 10+ years of experience. I have a degree in preschool education, I also graduated University in Poland in teaching. Currently I provide childcare out of my house. I have an opening to provide care for a baby close in age to my son. I...

Sarah's Christian Group Home Daycare

1810 N Mulligan Ave, Chicago, IL

Here at Sarah's Christian Group Home Day Care, we Love, we play, we learn, and we grow together. "Providing Quality Care""Train Up a Child in the way he should go and when he is old, He will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6..Education in the home FIRST, forms the child throughout His or Her...

Little Yellow House Day Care

3701 N Keeler, Chicago, IL

We have being active in this new facility since 2010, but I do have over 25 years of experience , I had a business back in 1995 for 7 years , I closed to take care my own kids and now I am here again , my kids are CPR , fist Aid certified , one is about to finish nurse school , so kids are in good...

MyWoosah Care

2151 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL

We believe childhood is a time for exploring, creating, discovering oneself and meeting the world through many hands-on experiences. It's a time for blossoming and being cherished.

Sheila's Home Based Daycare

P.o. Box 538, Berwyn, IL

AT SHEILAS HOME DAY CARE WE OFFER A SAFE LEARNING ENVIONMENT FREE MEALS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE WE ARE FIRST AID AND CPR LICENSED.WE OFFER WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAMS AGE 6WEEKS TO 12YEARS OLD PRIVATE PAY AND DHS APPROVED AND CDA APPROVED.

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