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Family daycares in Lake Forest, IL

AuPairCare

26 Washington Circle, Lake Forest, IL


My name is Sherri and I am a mom of 3 beautiful school age children. I have had more than one person say to me "they want to come back as one of my kids in their next life." I love being a mother and spending quality time with my children. When I was young I babysat before I had my own children, and...

Teresa M

Teresa M

140 N. Prairie Ave, Mundelein, IL

I have been in childcare for 20+ years. I have been a preschool teacher, private nanny to running my own daycare. I love watching a young child's mind absorb all that is around it.

Miss Jacquie's

Miss Jacquie's

697 Drae Court, Wheeling, IL

Hi Parents!! Before beginning this adventure I was a nanny. (Live-in and live-out.) I was a nanny for 17 years before watching children at my home. I have worked as a nanny for families with 4 children, and I also have twin experience! They were 4 weeks old when I started and were 2 1/2 when...

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...

Kidz Day Care

Kidz Day Care

1531 Glenn Dr, North Chicago, IL

Kidz Day Care is located in North Chicago, IL and is within 10 minutes of most major businesses in the city (Great Lakes Naval Base, Abbott (Abbvie), Emco, Lovell VA, and Uline. My business has been established in the community for 26+ years. We provide PEACE OF MIND for working parents. The...

Children Of Glory

Children Of Glory

330 N. Fiore Park Way, Vernon Hills, IL

New home day care just open in Vernon Hills area ! Transferred from Highland park , IL. Experience preschool teacher , have a bachelor in psychology , worked in Montessori school , tutor time , Bethany learning center and doing Volunteer teaching in school . I had a home day care in Highland Park...

Bundle Of Joy Childcare

Bundle Of Joy Childcare

1529 13TH STREET, Waukegan, IL

Bundle of Joy is a safe, loving daycare home with CDA, Silver star rating with ExceleRate Illinois and accredited with NAFCC. Our all-inclusive program provides quality childcare to children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. We provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and extracurricular activities. We...

Little Love Bugs Learning Center

Little Love Bugs Learning Center

1311 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL

Little Love Bugs Learning Center is located in North Chicago, IL. Currently, I have openings for children, ages 2 to 5 years old. I also offer before and after school care for all school aged children. I will provide a loving, safe, and nurturing environment that will keep your little ones...

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...

Wild Grace Nursery School

Wild Grace Nursery School

237 Everts Pl, Highwood, IL

Wild Grace provides a boutique home-based childcare setting where every child is treated with respect, compassion, empathy, inclusiveness, and patience. Our philosophy and curriculum are a combination of various child development approaches focused on the WHOLE child.The Wild Grace approach will...

Jamie M's Home Day Care, Inc

Jamie M's Home Day Care, Inc

1400 Marcy Lane, Wheeling, IL

Opening August 2025, 2 yrs old or older** 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...

Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

2420 9th Pkwy, Waukegan, IL

We are a licensed, Accredited, QRS Star level 3 home daycare. Certified in First Aid, CPR and CDA. We provide care for children ages 6wks-12yrs. We strive to provide the best care for children not only physically but educationally and developmentally. This is a daycare where your child will learn...

Loving Home Daycare

Loving Home Daycare

2545 Live Oak Lane, Buffalo Grove, 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...

Pattys Day Care

Pattys Day Care

577 Hawthorn Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL

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...

Kathy's Daycare

Kathy's Daycare

1111 Dogwood Ct, Lake Zurich, IL

Childcare Monday-Friday, I have full-time/ openings in my Lake Zurich home. Newborns are welcome. I am a pastors wife and have been doing childcare in my home for over 25+ years! Very reasonable rates. Many references available. Please call me if you are interested. Thanks, Kathy (847) 334-2036.

Bambino Land Child Care

Bambino Land Child Care

1559 Valencia Way, Mundelein, IL

My name is Julie. I'm a mother to friendly and sweet 14-year-old twin girls. I am willing to share my home and loving attention with more children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years. I realize that not every mother gets the privilege of staying home with their little ones, so if I can help your family by...

Karyn's Daycare

713 Bayside Court, Wheeling, IL

I have been doing in-home day care for over 25 years with kids ranging from infant and up. I believe in a family friendly environment that nurtures the well being of the child. I teach them the basics of letters, numbers, colors and shapes, and other developmental practices that will help guide...

JCYS Northwest Family Center

1700 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove, IL

Our developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum encourages children's creativity, fosters self-esteem and socialization, and establishes a love of learning. Through our Infant & Toddler Care, Preschool, Before & After School Programs, and Horner Grove Summer Day Camp, JCYS serves families of...

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