Best Family Daycare in Forest Park, IL

Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Forest Park, IL?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Forest Park, IL, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

Q: How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Forest Park, IL is right for my family?

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Forest Park, IL, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

Q: What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Forest Park, IL?

When choosing family daycare near you in Forest Park, IL, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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Recent family daycare reviews in Forest Park, IL

Detour 2 Discovery Day School

5.0

Detour to Discovery excels in every way. The directors have created a culture of excellence and love for the children and the work they do day in and day out. We feel so lucky to have found this school!

- Leslie D.

Debbie S.

5.0

Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any hesitation!

- Samantha T.

Happy Kidz Day Care

5.0

Priscilla provided day care for my 3 year old child. Priscilla is very nice and pleasant lady to work with. I found the rate very reasonable compared to other daycares in the area. Her home has a family feel atmosphere, very nice and clean she always gave me peace of mind knowing my child is in good...

- Veronica L

BUCKTOWN ACADEMY

5.0

Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our friends and family noticed a remarkable difference in our son - his confidence soared, and his vocabulary expanded rapidly. He was just over two years old at the...

- Care member

My Other Mother Childcare Program

5.0

"I am the proud parent of two sons currently enrolled in the M.O.M. program. My oldest son has been enrolled since the age 2 and my youngest transitioned when I gave birth. I must say that this is a learning circle. My 5 year old recently began kindergarten and is performing ahead of the class. He...

- Cynthia A.

Family daycares in Forest Park, IL

Caitlin's House

1505 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL

I have a home in Forest Park with a fenced in backyard just down the block from a great park as well as Betsy Ross Elementary school. I am open to full time, part time, temporary and occasional needs. I have 2 children- a 5 yr old who attends Betsy Ross Elementary just down the street from our home...

Caring Moms Early Learning

533 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL

Detour 2 Discovery Day School

2001 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL

3.5

(2)

25 years in business, families from all over the world, diverse teaching staff and owners who are directly involved in the day to day operations... this is what early childhood care should look like. Come tour and apply to the waiting list!

5.0

"Detour to Discovery excels in every way. The directors have created a culture of excellence and love for the children and the work they do day in and day out. We feel so lucky to have found this school!"

Leslie D.

Debbie S.

1 Clarendon Hills Road, Clarendon Hills, IL

4.9

(9)

*All day care *Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up *Date nights/over nights *CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK* My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I...

5.0

"Debbie is by far the best daycare provider we have had for our 5 and 7 year old daughters! My girls love her to pieces which is the most important thing. They look forward to going there every day and fight me to leave when I pick them up. Debbie is very loving and...

Bridget R.

Happy Kidz Day Care

3115 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Thank you for your interest in happy Kidz Day care. My name is Priscilla and I have 1 precious daughter age 1 and half yrs old. I live in East Garfield near Kedzie and Washington and downtown Chicago. I am married and a stay at home mom. I am starting my daycare because I have a genuine love of...

5.0

"Priscilla provided care for my 2 children.She is so loving and caring and very responsible.I enjoy seeing my kids arts and crafts projects taught by her.She will be excellent at caring for your children and she is very trust worthy."

Lisa F

BUCKTOWN ACADEMY

1903-05 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

5.0

(4)

Bucktown Academy is a nature-based program for children ages two through five. We provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience where children are prepared academically and socially for kindergarten. At Bucktown Academy, we believe that children learn through play within a...

5.0

"Bucktown Academy has been an incredible experience for my 3-year-old daughter and our family. I’m an early childhood educator, formally in Chicago Public Schools and now in the suburbs and was very picky on where to send my child. Everything the teachers and staff...

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My Other Mother Childcare Program

3528 W 75th Place, Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)

My Other Mother Childcare Program is an IL state licensed program. We strive to provide an inclusive, safe, comfortable, and enjoyable environment; full of learning opportunities. For us, each child is unique; therefore, the activities will be ever-changing to meet your child's changing interests...

5.0

""I am the proud parent of two sons currently enrolled in the M.O.M. program. My oldest son has been enrolled since the age 2 and my youngest transitioned when I gave birth. I must say that this is a learning circle. My 5 year old recently began kindergarten and is...

Cynthia A.

Rock-a-Bye Baby Home Daycare Inc

1836 S 3rd Ave, Maywood, IL

5.0

(2)

childcare provider will come to your home to care for family

5.0

"I absolutely love Rock-a-Bye Baby! The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming , The curriculum is great and the monthly activities are a plus! I would definitely recommend Rock-a Bye Baby to family and friends!"

Sheena M

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.

Lullabies & Abc's Daycare

4225 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)

Hello! We are a full-time home daycare offering a creative curriculum, arts, crafts, music,healthy home cooked meals and so much more! We cooperate with parents to develop a routine that is tailored specifically to your child and their physical, mental, and emotional needs. Safety is our number one...

5.0

"As a working parent having peace of mind while at work is essential. Veronica not only teaches but she develops a true rapport with parent and child. My son considers Veronicas' a second home and it is a pleasure to see him grow under her care. I would like to...

Erin 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

"We could not have made a better choice that choosing Lisa to watch Shannon. Shannie has been in Sowing Seeds since she was three months old -over two years now- every day we're thankful. Our first child was in a well established daycare. With Shannon we were...

Tom B

Early Milestones Home Daycare

6125 W. Waveland Ave., Chicago, IL

4.8

(20)

My name is Eva and I am the owner and program director of Early Milestones Home Daycare. I hold a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Illinois in Chicago. As a childcare provider, my objective is to create a comfortable and nurturing learning environment that feels...

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

Tiny Hands

4505 Oak Ave, Brookfield, IL

5.0

(9)

Hi everyone! My name is Imelda, I m a childcare provider, I have 9 years in experience in the care of children between the ages of 0-5 years, at the moment I m taking care of kids in my house currently I have a small group of kids to individually give then my full attention that they need. I am CPR...

5.0

"Our son has been with Imelda since he was 3 months old, he is 15 months now and we can’t imagine him with anyone else. Through the changing nap schedules, introducing solid foods and all the other changes that happen in the first year Imelda helped us through all...

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Tina's Home Day Care

318 E Chicago Ave, Westmont, IL

5.0

(4)

I have been in the child care business for 30 years and have run my own home day care for over 25 years. I am licensed and CPR/First Aid certified. I offer a safe and fun environment. Well balanced meals and snacks are included.

5.0

"Ms. Tina is the absolute best home daycare in the area! My son has been going to her since he was 16 weeks old and he absolutely adores her! Nothing makes me happier than seeing how excited he is when I drop him off and he literally jumps in her arms now at 2 years...

Care member

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

"Isabella & Alberto went to Aida's daycare when they were only ages 2 years and 10 months respectively in preparation for Kindergarten. Her daycare is very cute and clean with a nice play yard outside. Aida even has CD's for reading and phonics. My kids love being...

Michaela K

Sabina's Home Daycare

615 Portsmouth Ave, Westchester, IL

5.0

(1)

We serve children from birth to age twelve. Our philosophy is to create a home atmosphere along with a rich learning environment. We engage children through one-on-one time as we'll as through larger group activities. In order to enrich our daily activities we invite a storyteller on a monthly basis...

5.0

"Sabina is an angel. My granddaughter has been attending since she was a baby and is 4.5 years old now. She is loved, educated, has many friends and thrives daily."

Rosemary M.

Chicago Children's House

233 W. Huron, Chicago, IL

3.0

(2)

At Chicago Children's House child care's we believe that all children have an innate curiosity to learn. We believe that by offering well-rounded experiences and opportunities to learn and explore, children thrive. We are committed to providing excellent customer service within a childcare setting...

5.0

"We love CCH! Both of our boys have been there since they were infants with our oldest now in the pre-K room. The staff are wonderful and caring. I can drop off the boys without any worries knowing that they are going to have a fun-filled day full of learning, play,...

Catherine C.

Cintron's All Kids Daycare

2530 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL

5.0

(8)

Cintron's All Kids Daycare now has 4 full-time spots open! If you are looking for a trustworthy, responsible, and reliable care for your child, feel free to contact me. Daycare is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday-Friday. I'm located in Berwyn, Illinois. I am licensed through the state, CPR and First Aid...

5.0

"My two boys attended Cintrons All Kids Daycare for over a year and LOVED it. One of my boys was struggling with his speech, so I knew he will need extra attention. At this daycare they really took their time and effort with their teaching. My son learned so much...

Amanda S

Kiddie College Child Care

80th S. Richmond, Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Kiddie College Child Care! We provide high quality child care to families with children ages 6 wks-12 yrs. We are a modern home-based child care, and currently have two convenient locations for our families. Our mission is to provide a safe, happy, educational environment for our...

Sweetpeas Home Daycare

2058 N. Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Sweetpeas Home Daycare! We are a licensed home daycare and work with children ages 6 weeks through age 6. We believe the first year in a child's life is by far the most important. They learn trust as well as love and through that they become confident in discovering the world around...

5.0

"I can't express enough hoe much we loved going to Sweetpeas! After searching so many centers and in-home daycares, my husband and I knew right away this was the place for us. Our child went there from 3 months to 3 years until we moved out of state. They were so...

Jill R.