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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Northbrook, 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

Little Bird Child Care

5.0

Little bird is amazing. We are so grateful to have found Mazhar. We have sent 2kids here and both have flourished. Our youngest is still at little bird and we continue to be grateful to have found little bird. The kids get healthy meals made at the home everyday and they love love all the wonderful...

- Gladys M.

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.

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.

North Shore Home Daycare

5.0

We initially brought our son here with the idea that it would be for a month. It has now been 13 months! Our son receives affectionate and vigilant care. The days are flexible and if we need an extra day or two during the week, she is very accommodating.

- Nichole S.

Drop-in child care in Northbrook, IL

Just Like Home

Just Like Home

840 Fair Lane, Northbrook, IL


lily's home day care

lily's home day care

620 N.Pine Street, Mount Prospect, IL

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


Little Bird Child Care

Little Bird Child Care

3854 Birchwood Avenue, Skokie, IL

5.0

(6)

Are you looking for a safe, loving, and caring environment for your child? Are you searching for a place where your child feels comfortable, and you have a peace of mind while you are away? Little Birds Child Care is the place where your child gets one on one attention. You will receive daily...
5.0
"Little bird is amazing. We are so grateful to have found Mazhar. We have sent 2kids here and both have flourished. Our youngest is still at little bird and we continue to be grateful to have found little bird. The kids get healthy meals made at the home everyday...

Gladys M.


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.


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.


North Shore Home Daycare

North Shore Home Daycare

7817 Kenneth Ave, Skokie, IL

3.7

(3)

Hello there, I have a spacious home daycare located in Skokie, IL. I have flexible hours and very competitive rates. At North Shore Home Daycare, your child will be nurtured with care, participate in age appropriate educational activities, creative arts and crafts, enjoy indoor/outdoor play time...
5.0
"We have loved our time with Mrs. Zaidi. Our daughter has been going to Mrs. Zaidi's childcare 2-3 days a week for 8 months, since she was 3 months old. Mrs. Zaidi is kind and caring, and does a wonderful job taking care of our daughter. It's clean and safe, and...

Sarah Beth B.


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...

Right At School

Right At School

990 Grove Street Suite 500, Evanston, IL

Right At School provides meaningful before- and after-school enrichment programs located right at your child's school. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning and a commitment to healthy living. We have school-based programs at the following Evanston/Skokie schools: Bessie Rhodes - After...

Little Lambs Daycare is a child care company that offers early childhood development and education programs for preschool and school-age kids. The company is located in Evanston, Illinois and implements a theme-based curriculum in all of its programs. The company also provides drop-in and hourly...

Covenant Nursery School

3637 Golf Rd, Evanston, IL

Covenant Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian, private developmental nursery school based in Evanston, Illinois. The school utilizes a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach to help develop social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language skills of children. Covenant Nursery...

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....

Northminster Nursery School

2515 Central Park Ave, Evanston, IL

Northminster Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian, private developmental nursery school based in Evanston, Illinois. The school utilizes a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach to help develop social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language skills of children. Covenant...

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....

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...

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...

Mayer Kaplan JCC Early Childhood

5050 Church St, Skokie, IL

Mayer Kaplan JCC Early Childhood located in Skokie, IL offers comprehensive Half & Full Day Preschool, Infant/Toddler Care, Enrichment, Backup Child Care, and You & Me programs. The school aims to introduce children to books, music, reading, and develop their Jewish identity through Shabbat songs...

Kidz Kare Home Day Care

6423 N. Oxford, Chicago, IL

Conveniently located in Edison Park with flexible hours

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