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Carol G.
5.0
Carol has been serving our family for over 3 years, and we love her! The kids are always happy to go there, and the oldest is very sad to have "graduated" into kindergarten. Carol is great with kids at every stage, and we have appreciated her knowledgeable perspective about their development. She...
- Tamara
Stephanie G
5.0
Stephanie has watched all three of my girls starting each at 6 weeks old. They have all gone there until they hit school age and continue to ask to visit and go back. She is truly incredible and manages all the children she watches amazing. She does weekly themes and daily age appropriate...
- Rachael P.
Eileen B
5.0
I have two children who attend Eileen's home day care. I am very pleased with her level of care and attention. My biggest concern for me is that my girls are safe and I believe they are under Eileen's care. Eileen gives me a full report about their day and activities. She is flexible and most...
- Ana G.
Karen M. Child Care
5.0
Both my husband and I love Karen! Upon meeting her we knew that our child would be in loving hands. Our child would run to her arms in the morning and not want to leave when we arrived to pick her up in the evening. If you want someone that is a genuine person that is honest, loving, and reliable...
- Rachel B.
Create, Learn, Grow In Home Childcare
5.0
I have had the privilege of knowing Erica for the past 22 years. I first knew her as her teacher and then she became my babysitter. She has been such a wonderful babysitter to my 3 little ones. Erica is always patient and calm and resourceful. I have always appreciated that amidst the chaos of a...
- Erica G.
Drop-in daycares in West Chicago, IL
Weaver Home Daycare
0N600 Sunset Ave, West Chicago, IL
Hi, my name is Kelly and I am a mother of a 2 year old girl. I have over 8 years experience caring for children newborn to 12 years old. I am running a home daycare out of my home. I will only have up to 4 children in my care at this time so I can be attentive to each child's needs.
We play...
Carol G.
107 E. Elmwood Ave, West Chicago, IL
4.5
(4)
I have a Bachelor's in Music. My Master's is in Early Childhood Education with Special Ed approval. Until budget cuts, I taught at an early learning center in West Chicago District #33. I have worked at day care centers and had a licensed family childcare for 10 years. I have re-licensed my home for...
5.0
"Carol has been serving our family for over 3 years, and we love her! The kids are always happy to go there, and the oldest is very sad to have "graduated" into kindergarten. Carol is great with kids at every stage, and we have appreciated her knowledgeable...
Tamara
Trinity Lane Day Care
29W540 Trinity Lane, West Chicago, IL
Trinity Lane Day Care is an at home day care that focuses on creating a warm and welcoming environment for children to feel safe and happy. I always try to go the extra mile to make sure that each child in my care has a happy experience here and can look at my home as an extension of their own...
Kidz Journey
Tara Lane, West Chicago, IL
Kidz Journey is a home daycare with CPR and First Aid Certification. We help develop the child's social, emotional, physical, educational, cognitive and creative skills. A preschool program is implemented during the day which focuses on the basics of colors, numbers, letters, writing/coloring and...
Grow And Learn Academy
2403 Adelia Lane, West Chicago, IL
I offer safe, loving care for children 8 weeks to 12 years. I offer a program with mixed age groups and my curriculum is play based and from the new preschool standards and creative curriculum.
I am licensed by the state and update my CPR and First Aid yearly as well as child care classes. I have...
Stephanie G
3 S 500 Hayltt Ave, Warrenville, IL
4.3
(4)
I am excited to announce that I am now offering Daycare in my Warrenville home! I have worked with children over the last 13 years, as a Sunday school teacher, Kindercare teacher, A Director for two different church's Childrens Day Out programs, not to mention Brownie Leader and watching numerous...
5.0
"Stephanie is the best!!! She works with my schedule and always takes great care of my kids!"
Ruby S.
Eileen B
139 Wilcox Drive, Bartlett, IL
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Eileen. I have been a childcare provider for 23 years. I offer quality care with a safe family atmosphere to ensure your child has all the comforts of home. I work directly with each family to arrange a daily schedule. I believe it is important for each child to feel as comfortable in...
5.0
"Eileen has been caring for our 3 year old son for 2 years and our nearly 1 year old baby since he was 6 weeks old. We have been so happy with the care Eileen provides and can always leave our children with her and not worry about them. She feeds them so well,...
Christa F.
Karen M. Child Care
912 Yorkshire Drive, Hanover Park, IL
4.6
(9)
I specialize in newborns to 3 years of age. I have cared for little ones off and on for over 30 + years. I have taught in our churches primary for ages 18 months to 12 years, for over 25 years. I provided care in a licensed home daycare in CA for 10 yrs. I began providing care in 2014, specializing...
5.0
"Both my husband and I love Karen! Upon meeting her we knew that our child would be in loving hands. Our child would run to her arms in the morning and not want to leave when we arrived to pick her up in the evening. If you want someone that is a genuine person...
Rachel B.
Create, Learn, Grow In Home Childcare
393 Ascot Ln, Streamwood, IL
5.0
(1)
I am a mom of 3 kids ages; 7 years old, 6 years old and 3 years old. I also have another mom that helps me as well. I understand how hard it is to find good reliable care and after a string of not very good sitters I have decided to start my own in home child care. We currently have ONE full time...
5.0
"I have had the privilege of knowing Erica for the past 22 years. I first knew her as her teacher and then she became my babysitter. She has been such a wonderful babysitter to my 3 little ones. Erica is always patient and calm and resourceful. I have always...
Erica G.
Grannycare In Geneva L.l.c
407 N. Bennett, Geneva, IL
5.0
(2)
Grannycare in Geneva is a DCSF licensed, tax deductible, daycare, with all the qualifications to meet your family needs. We care for infants thru school age children, with a preschool setting and FT licensed assistant to bring fun to the learning process. We work with AOK for school readiness, and...
5.0
"My little girl has been going to Grannycare since a week after her first birthday and she is now nearing 2 years old and we could not be happier. We moved from the city last Oct. and the hardest part about the move was finding the right place for our daughter to...
Ashley B.
Shreya F
617 Chesterfield Lane, North Aurora, IL
5.0
(15)
LICENSED IN-HOME DAYCARE ~~ At my childcare, I offer a secure place for your children to play, work and learn with other children. I value diversity, and welcome children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or disability. I believe that children learn...
5.0
"I had my first child right before the pandemic in February 2020. I found Shreya through Care.com back in Fall 2020, when my daughter was getting more mobile and I could no longer handle both caring for her and working (I was working remote). It was a very strange...
Brittany S.
Let's "B" Friends Daycare
1434 Nutmeg Ct, Bartlett, IL
5.0
(17)
Experienced & Loving Provider With Family Values - Only Pay for the Days You Are Here, Exceptional in home daycare with family values for ages 6 weeks to 3 years old. Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and supplies included. I am registered with the...
5.0
"Shannon was a blessing when my husband and I moved to Bartlett with our daughter. She listened to the needs we had for our daughter and assisted whole heartedly! Our daughter loves Shannn and jumps from our arms to play when we drop her off. We couldn't have asked...
Erica A.
Step By Step Kids Daycare
351 Superior Dr, Bloomingdale, IL
4.9
(41)
Step By Step Kids Daycare in Bloomingdale, IL, is a loving childcare home.
We accept children from ages six weeks to five years.
We are conveniently located in Bloomingdale. It is very convenient if you are traveling between Elmhurst and Schaumburg or Downers Grove areas.
Neighboring towns...
5.0
"Step By Step Daycare was able to help me out when we were unexpectedly without childcare for a couple of months. Step By Step took wonderful care of my infant and toddler through a tough transition to daycare. They were gentle, kind, and provided individualized...
Jackie D.
Brandy N.
7864 Kingsbury Dr, Hanover Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Life is not 9-5 and neither is my Home Childcare Center. I work with each family on their needs. My hours are 24/7 and will take short notice. I am a mother of 4 daughters and one grandson. I have worked at a Childcare Center for many years. I left because kids are more than a number to me and set...
5.0
"Brandy is amazing. She definitely interacts with the children on their level. She is kind and loving. Being a new mom, it is sometimes nerve racking leaving my son with a sitter, especially with the crazy hours that I work. However; when my son is with Brandy I...
Robin W
Sunshine Child Care
1162 Preston Ave., Elgin, IL
5.0
(1)
Sunshine Child Care is a private in-home daycare offering a positive, loving, and safe environment. I am a professional licensed child care provider with several years experience. My home is conveniently located in Elgin just a couple minutes from the I-90 tollway.
Our daily schedule consist of a...
5.0
"I am so glad I chose Sunshine Child Care! Loretta does a wonderful job and my son is very happy there. He has learned a lot and she really goes the extra mile always! She is really devoted to the kids and very attentive. Very happy about my choice, couldn't be...
Lory P.
Ms April Daycare And Preschool
2130 Arbor Vitae Drive, Hanover Park, IL
5.0
(1)
We are an in Home Daycare
Thirty plus years Experience, caring for children newborn through 6th grade. (and up to 18 for special needs children) for the "big kids" We provide rides to and from school, help them with their homework and give them a snack as soon as they walk through the...
5.0
"Let me start by saying I couldn't be more pleased with Ms. April's daycare. I have had both of my children in her daycare/preschool. Not only are the prices affordable but the preschool program was great for preparing them both for school. Ms April provided me with...
Sean R
Kathy And Kristin's Daycare
300 E Longfellow Dr, Wheaton, IL
3.0
(2)
My name is Kathy and I run my daycare out of my home with my daughter Kristin. We're open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. We are currently accepting infant to 6 years of age. We are a licensed daycare and have been since 2001.
5.0
"Kathy and Kristin are wonderful! They have cared for my son since he was only a few months old. Kristin's two children come too and they are such fun loving and sweet kids! After interviewing a few day care providers, I didn't get "the feeling" they were right....
Jj J.
Little Minds Montessori Childcare
107 Cottonwood Drive, Streamwood, IL
5.0
(5)
Our goal at Little Minds Montessori Childcare is to educate and nurture the whole child. We combine hands-on activities and balanced play with an emphasis on child-development philosophies to encourage creativity, self-expression, and responsibility. We strive to help all children grow socially and...
5.0
"Our only child was with Masuma for over 3 years (5 full days per week), and the proof is in the pudding. He is now 7 years old and is at least a grade above in reading and math. More than that, he is socially aware of his peers and his surroundings, with a...
L.B
4609 - Everbrook Academy of St. Charles
3090 W. Main Street, ST. CHARLES, IL
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...
KLA Schools of Naperville
1440 Tuthill Road, Naperville, IL
At KLA Schools of Naperville, we believe how we interact, how we listen, what we say to the child becomes their inner voice.
We partner with parents because you are your child's first and most influential teacher.
Our remarkable educators are your child's second teacher. That's why we invest...
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in West Chicago, IL
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in West Chicago, IL?
Drop-in daycare near you in West Chicago, IL can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in West Chicago, IL accept?
Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in West Chicago, IL, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in West Chicago, IL?
While drop-in daycares in West Chicago, IL may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in West Chicago, IL?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in West Chicago, IL, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!