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Recent family child care reviews in Great Lakes, IL

CHILD FIRST ACADEMY NORTH

5.0

We’ve had a wonderful experience at CFA North! My daughter started there when she was 2 (she’s over 3 now) and shes really thrived at CFA. The school has such a warm, loving energy that you can feel when you walk in! The directors and teachers are absolutely wonderful and their passion for childcare...

- Care member

Sher Bear's Home Daycare

5.0

Sherrie has been caring for my children for the last four years. She was the first provider I interviewed with. I loved her right away, but as a first time mom, I felt it was important to interview more candidates. After several other interviews, she was the only one I felt 100% comfortable with!...

- Jenny G.

Kidz Day Care

5.0

As a single mother new to the area, I very much appreciate how good Miss Susan has been to me and my little guy, Nate. He lights up every morning when he sees her even if he's having a bad morning. He just loves his Miss Susan to death. I would never take him anyplace else.

- Christie H.

Little Bear Child Development Center

5.0

My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard time transitioning into new...

- Mary D.

Family child care in Great Lakes, IL

Amazing Kids Daycare

Amazing Kids Daycare

1985 Cloverdale Ave, Highland Park, IL

Amazing Kids Daycare is a high-quality home based DCFS licensed daycare since 1999. We are a small program with individualized care for kids 3 months - 3 years old. We offer a safe, loving environment where your child will be accepted, loved, nurtured, and stimulated. We specialize in...

Priceless Packages Preschoolers

Priceless Packages Preschoolers

1719 N. McAree Rd., Waukegan, IL

Priceless Packages Preschoolers Licensed Family Home Daycare North Waukegan IL, 60085 Qualifications: DCFS licensed DCFS background checked CPR & First Aid certified in pediatrics and adults Work w/USDA food program (providing nutritious FREE meals daily) CDA certified Accumulate over 100...

Lisa H

Lisa H

1276 Chesterfield Ln., Grayslake, IL

I have been a child care provider for 20 years and love what I do. I have two children of my own, ages 23 years old and 20 years old. I offer a preschool program for all kids.I am using the High Reach Learning system and am very happy with what my kids are learning. I have had kids go to...

Motherland Montessori Home Day Care

Motherland Montessori Home Day Care

4474 Cornell Ave, Gurnee, IL

We welcome zero to six year old children's. We offer several options to meet you and your child's specific needs. You can choose from our half day, extended day, and full day schedules.

Bright Stars Kids University

Bright Stars Kids University

100 Village Grn, Lincolnshire, IL

Bright Stars Kids University (BSKU) is a day care center with a focus on education for young children ages 2 to 6. We create educational, healthy, safe, loving and fun atmosphere for your children. Our programs meet or exceed quality standards and support the emotional, social, behavioral and...

CHILD FIRST ACADEMY NORTH

CHILD FIRST ACADEMY NORTH

675 MILWAUKEE AVE, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL

5.0

(1)

It’s been well said, “What greater gift can we offer society than to teach our children?” Child First Academy utilizes the most advanced research in neuroscience as a foundation for our advanced early learning pedagogy. We now know that 80% of brain development occurs between the ages of birth to 3...
5.0
"We’ve had a wonderful experience at CFA North! My daughter started there when she was 2 (she’s over 3 now) and shes really thrived at CFA. The school has such a warm, loving energy that you can feel when you walk in! The directors and teachers are absolutely...

Care member


Sher Bear's Home Daycare

Sher Bear's Home Daycare

1335 Churchill Ln, Grayslake, IL

5.0

(1)

In home daycare. I am providing a loving, safe, fun and educational environment for your child. Your child will grow in friendships along with support for physical, emotional and intellectual growth. The preschool aged children work on games, projects and we have circle time which includes colors,...
5.0
"Sherrie has been caring for my children for the last four years. She was the first provider I interviewed with. I loved her right away, but as a first time mom, I felt it was important to interview more candidates. After several other interviews, she was the...

Jenny G.


Kidz Day Care in North Chicago, Illinois is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 8 children from six weeks to twelve years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth...
5.0
"As a single mother new to the area, I very much appreciate how good Miss Susan has been to me and my little guy, Nate. He lights up every morning when he sees her even if he's having a bad morning. He just loves his Miss Susan to death. I would never take him...

Christie H.


Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter St, Waukegan, IL

3.0

(2)

Little Bear Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from two to nine years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...
5.0
"My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard...

Mary D.


4-Kids Child Care Center, Inc.

4-Kids Child Care Center, Inc.

61 CENTER ST, GRAYSLAKE, IL

Starting at $1175/mo

We are a child-based day care center in downtown Grayslake. We serve infants through school age and are known as being a "family." We follow the creative curriculum and use the Illinois Early Learning Standards as our basis for learning. We offer between 2 and 5days a week and offer both half...

Alice's Arms Child Care

17854 Salisbury Drive, Gurnee, IL

1.0

(1)

A loving, caring, mother who raised five children and provides maternal insight to 13 grandchildren. Has a safe, immaculate, and child proof home that is ready to care for your beautiful newborn. With more than 45 years of experience in caring, nurturing, feeding, and loving children, your child...

TT Missy's Family Daycare

715 18th St, North Chicago, IL

TT Missy's Family Daycare provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in North Chicago, Illinois, for preschool kids. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start...

PRIME TIME 2

1850 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL

Prime Time 2 provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Grayslake, Illinois, for kids from fifteen months to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child...

Cramer Montessori Ltd

450 S Butterfield Rd, Mundelein, IL

Cramer Montessori Ltd provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Mundelein, Illinois, for kids from three to six years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the...

Christian Beginnings Preschool & Childcare

Christian Beginnings Preschool & Childcare

824 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL

Choose from part day preschool or full day child care options for children ages 2 through kindergarten. Academic, social-emotional and physical growth development supported in a warm and nurturing environment, with low child teacher ratios. Providing care for children for over 30 years, Christian...

Mommy's Daycare

Mommy's Daycare

35333 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL

My name is Silvia D Rodriguez, I've been in the childcare business for over 20 years. I am a State Licensed in Home Daycare with background check. I offer 2 state programs for low income families. My number one priority is making sure all children are happy and enjoying their time at Mommy's...

Laura's Home Day Care

964 N Idlewild Ave, Mundelein, IL

Laura's Home Day Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Mundelein, Illinois, for kids from infant, toddler, and preschool. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

Myles Day Care

5356 Balsam Ct, Gurnee, IL

Myles Day Care is an educational child care program provider located at 5356 Balsam Court, Gurnee, Illinois. The company can accommodate eight children in its licensed facility and opens from Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Myles Day Care serves infants, toddlers, preschool and...

Patti Cake of Chicago

2410 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Patti Cake of Chicago provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for preschool kids. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.

Patti-Cake Child Care Center & Preschool

1298 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL

Patti-Cake Child Care Center & Preschool takes pride in an environment that provides a positive experience for children both academically and socially. Their philosophy in child care is child-centered and oriented toward future educational, social and academic success. They make learning fun while...

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