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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.

Growing & Learning Home Daycare

5.0

We consider ourselves so incredibly lucky to have found Gaby and Growing and Learning. Our daughter has been going to Gaby's for over two years and she is thriving. Her daycare offers a curriculum filled with constructive and dramatic play, delicious homemade food and social interactions with other...

- Dan P.

Little Busy Bees

5.0

I love this daycare. My child has such a good time with Nancy. She cooks the meals herself so it is nice knowing what exactly they are eating. The daycare itself is spacious, inviting and has everything you could want in a daycare. My child really loves the different activities she does with them. I...

- Tera

Early Milestones Home Daycare

5.0

Eva and the team at Early Milestones have been phenomenal for our two kids (3 and 1.5). We searched everywhere for a new daycare after having a negative experience at a big daycare facility, and Early Milestones was such a lucky find. Our kids come home happy and healthy and clean, and all weekend...

- Care member

Aidas Home Daycare

5.0

I currently have my three year old daughter, Myliset under Aida's Care and Im so blessed I found Aida. My daughter has been with her a little over a year now and I seen how quickly my daughter has learned her numbers, ABC's, colors, and to be more social with other kids. Im sure she will be more...

- Agustina V.

Drop-in daycares in Des Plaines, IL

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.


Growing & Learning Home Daycare

Growing & Learning Home Daycare

4118 N Major Ave., Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Growing & Learning is a home day care since 2009. We are licensed by DCFS, have CPR and fist aid certification with great work references. We have a fun, warm and loving environment four our children in a creative program fill with opportunities for learning and exploration. Also we provide...
5.0
"We are thrilled with Growing and Learning Home Daycare. Our son is so happy there, his sleeping pattern improved massively once he started here as they have a separate dark room for the children to sleep. It is a loving environment and I fully trust Gaby and Olga...

Lucy D.


Little Busy Bees

Little Busy Bees

2558 Davisson St, River Grove, IL

5.0

(5)

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...
5.0
"It's not an easy decision when choosing a provider to care for the most important person in your life. From the moment I stepped foot in Little Busy Bees I knew I'd found the right daycare for us. The space is bight and clean, with a large variety of toys and...

Sara F.


Early Milestones Home Daycare

Early Milestones Home Daycare

6125 W. Waveland Ave., Chicago, IL

4.8

(20)

My name is Eva Makris and I am the owner and program director of Early Milestones Home Daycare. I have a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Illinois in Chicago and I am a mother of three wonderful children. My goal as a child-care provider is to provide children with...
5.0
"We had a great experience bringing our 11 week old here for her first time at daycare. If we lived closer, she'd be there still. Eva is not only extremely professional and credentialed, she is also kind, welcoming, and wonderful with the kids."

Alexandra H


Aidas Home Daycare

Aidas Home Daycare

4832 N McVicker Ave, Chicago, IL

5.0

(4)

I am an experienced daycare provider, with a medical field background. Certified in adult and child CPR as well as First Aid, and licensed by DCFS. I worked 11 years in a residential facility for developmentally disabled children and adults. During the last two years I headed the literacy program...
5.0
"I currently have my three year old daughter, Myliset under Aida's Care and Im so blessed I found Aida. My daughter has been with her a little over a year now and I seen how quickly my daughter has learned her numbers, ABC's, colors, and to be more social with other...

Agustina V.


Mersiha's Family Daycare

Mersiha's Family Daycare

8935 North Wisner Street, Niles, IL

5.0

(4)

Hi, my name is Mersiha (Mer-see-ya) I am the owner of Mersiha's Family daycare. Prior to establishing my own family daycare, I've worked with children of all ages at daycare centers, pre-schools, and as a nanny for families. I originally started my family daycare in 2015 in San Jose, California,...
5.0
"Im so happy we found this place for our 20mo. daughter . Mersiha is an amazing teacher who understands my baby challenges and handle them with grace. I am grateful for the loving care and attention our daughter receives. The house is always clean and well...

Tatiana G.


Home Daycare Little School Abc

Home Daycare Little School Abc

2634 N 72CT, Elmwood Park, IL

5.0

(3)

I am a home daycare provider with 21 years of experience. I've helped many families by supervising, and monitoring the safety of the children. We keep the records of the children's progress following with the actives we did every day. children learn the ABC's, number's, shapes and colors on a daily...
5.0
"My little one who is almost 5 months has been going here for about 2 months now. Dora and miss Hanna are great! My baby loves them and get super excited when she sees them. I'm very happy with little school abc and would highly recommend them."

Alex H.


Kiddie Palace Child Care

Kiddie Palace Child Care

928 Long Rd, Glenview, IL

4.9

(19)

Are you looking for a safe, loving, and caring environment for your child? Are you searching a place where your child feels comfortable, and you have a peace of mind while you are away? Kiddie Palace Childcare is the place where your child gets one on one attention. Here are eleven reasons why...
5.0
"My six-month-old baby started attending Kiddie Palace at the beginning of the pandemic, and as a first-time parent during such uncertain times, the decision to send my baby to daycare was both scary and challenging. However, my worries were put at ease when I...

Care member


Jamie M's Home Day Care, Inc

Jamie M's Home Day Care, Inc

1400 Marcy Lane, Wheeling, IL

4.4

(7)

**NO OPENINGS** My home daycare is licensed by DCFS and Village. I have been in business for 24 years. With the proper DCFS paperwork filled out, I am also available to do back up care. I am a member of the state food program so your child will get balanced meals. I am First Aid, CPR, Sids/SUIDS...
5.0
"When we first moved to the area the first thing we found was daycare. We wanted to make sure that our kids would be taken care of by someone that we trust and that they will love. Choosing Jamie was the best decision ever. Both of our girls love going to Jamie's....

Sara T.


Uzma S Child Care

Uzma S Child Care

705 Leclaire Avenue, Wilmette, IL

5.0

(7)

I have experience with birth to 12 years old. I taught in a Montessori school for 15 years, and I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I am available Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., full or part-time. I can speak and read English and Urdu fluently. I am DCFS licensed. Additional details...
5.0
"Mrs. Sheikh provides and excellent daycare. She is nurturing and kind. She truly cares about all the children that is under her care. My son has been going to her for over a year and my wife and I are very happy with her"

Masum


Lisa M

Lisa M

5928 N. Manton Ave., Chicago, IL

5.0

(9)

Hello! I am a childcare provider and preschool teacher serving families on the northwest side of Chicago and its close surrounding suburbs. Within the last 20 years I have also taught dance, lead after-school theater groups, lead parent and tot classes and was a Sunday school teacher. I care for...
5.0
"I interviewed nannies, went to chain daycares, and even met a few other in home daycare providers before chosing Lisa to care for my 12 week old. Sowing Seeds was an easy choice, Lisa was organized, professional, and caring. I did a few unannounced drop bys with...

Jackie H.


Pattys Day Care

Pattys Day Care

577 Hawthorn Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0

(2)

I have openings in my small daycare home where your child will be safe and loved while making new friends.My fees are very reasonable and I have excellent references from my 35 years of child care experience. I am a mom of three and a grandma of Ten! My daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5...
5.0
"My family was with Mrs Pat through 4 kids and 10 years. The level of dedication she showed to my children cannot be matched. Xoxo"

Holly


Lil Stars Home Daycare

Lil Stars Home Daycare

4229 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL

Lil Stars Home Daycare is licensed by DCFS.We are a high quality home daycare specializing in infant and toddler care that was established March 3, 2014. We provide a safe, creative, enriching environment where your child will be accepted, loved, and nutured. We serve healthy nutritious and well...

Happy Hippo Child Care

Happy Hippo Child Care

635 Hermitage, Deerfield, IL

A small home day care for children from 3 months to 5 years old. I am a mom to two children and have a degree in Education. Parents can be confident that their children will be getting lots of personal attention and love while here. They will have lots of time to play and learn. I live in a quiet...

Annies Home Daycare

Annies Home Daycare

1907 Seneca Lane, Mount Prospect, IL

Hi and welcome to my Care.com. My name is Annie and I have been a licensed daycare provider for the past 20 years. I am licensed by the state of IlIinois and DCFS. I am 48 years young with 3 older children myself. We are located in Mount Prospect near 294 and accessible to Palatine road and 53. We...

Kamila & Kids @ Park Ridge

Kamila & Kids @ Park Ridge

1271 N Northwest Hwy Apt 2, Park Ridge, IL

My name is Nataliia, I am a 30 years old/ I am currently a stay at home loving mom of a daughter 5 years old. I have always been a 2nd mom to a lot of people. I have helped raised my little brother and cousins. I love work with children, I'm a proactive and helpful person. I can make a schedule...

Cara*lot Home Child Care

Cara*lot Home Child Care

229 Montgomery Lane, Glenview, IL

Cara*lot Home Child Care is a home based daycare and preschool. I am a certified teacher with over 25 years of experience, and a mother of 2. I taught third grade for six years and have been operating my own home child care for the past 22 years. I am DCFS licensed to care for up to 12 children (8...

Gramma Lupe's Place Daycare

Gramma Lupe's Place Daycare

4990 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL

We are a licensed home, by the state of IL, to care for multiple children. I am a mother of 2 adults and grandma of an 8 year old. I have been working with kids ALL my life, and it's my passion to care for children. We have great reviews on yelp, so be sure to check us out!...

Berry's Patch

Berry's Patch

1750 N. Natoma, Chicago, IL

I have a home based daycare. We provided diapers, baby wipes, and food. We have a great curriculum, you will get a weekly menu, a weekly newsletter. Feel Free to visit our website Www.berryspatch.net or contact me anytime for my information

Happy Days Home Daycare

Happy Days Home Daycare

6307 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL

We are an Illinois state licensed, DCFS approved, full time, in home child daycare center for children and infants in the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are located in a friendly neighborhood on the Northwest side in the city of Chicago near Belmont and Narragansett. With over 5 years of...

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