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Drop-in child care in Northbrook, IL

Just Like Home

Just Like Home

840 Fair Lane, Northbrook, IL

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Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Faith based, Cooperative, Academic
School type:

In-Home daycare

Preschool

Little Bird Child Care

Little Bird Child Care

3854 Birchwood Avenue, Skokie, IL

State license verified

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...
"Little Bird has cared for both of my children. My son was with LBC from 18 months to 3 years old. LBC did an amazing job preparing him for preschool. My daughter has been with LBC since 6 weeks old. She's blossomed and enjoys the variety of activities offered....

Erica A.

North Shore Home Daycare

North Shore Home Daycare

7817 Kenneth Ave, Skokie, IL

State license verified

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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Cooperative, Montessori
School type:

In-Home daycare

Child care

"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.

lily's home day care

lily's home day care

620 N.Pine Street, Mount Prospect, IL

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...
Philosophy: Academic, International, Outdoor/nature, Cooperative, Developmental (play-based), Faith based & more
School type:

Preschool

Child care

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...
School type:

Child care

Happy Child Day Care, Inc.

Happy Child Day Care, Inc.

7750 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

State license verified

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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:

Child care

Dreamers Child Care

Dreamers Child Care

2682 Golf Rd, Glenview, IL

State license verified

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...
Philosophy: Academic, International, Cooperative, Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based)
School type:

Preschool

Child care

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...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Cooperative
School type:

Child care

Kindergarten

Sitters by Sitters

Sitters by Sitters

Highland Park Area, Highland Park, IL

State license verified

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...
Philosophy: Special needs, Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:

In-Home daycare

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...
School type:

Child 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....
Philosophy: Cooperative, Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), Academic, International
School type:

In-Home daycare

Little Lambs Daycare

1400 Ashland Ave # 4, Evanston, IL

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...
School type:

Child care

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...
School type:

Child care

Livs Home Day Care

Livs Home Day Care

5538 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL

My name is Olivia , a childcare provider of nearly 5+ years with a bachelors in Early Child Hood Education. Located in Jefferson Park I have a brand new small mother and daughter in home day care ! My mother has been a licensed child care provider for 30+ years and we love kids! We are different...

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....

Barkaat Home Day Care

9357 Bay Colony Dr, Des Plaines, IL

Assalamu Alaikum - I am an experienced care giver working currently in an Islamic home based day care. I am a certified Aalima with a full time 5 yr degree and use my knowledge to teach children Arabic and Islamic studies. Currently I have a home based after school program where I teach 8 kids...

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...
Philosophy: Cooperative, Developmental (play-based)
School type:

In-Home daycare

Kidz Kare Home Day Care

6423 N. Oxford, Chicago, IL

Conveniently located in Edison Park with flexible hours
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Cooperative, Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:

In-Home daycare

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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), International, Academic, Faith based, Cooperative, Outdoor/nature & more
School type:

Child care

Kindergarten

Preschool

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...
School type:

Child care

Kindergarten

Preschool

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