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Coddled Care
5.0
We are so thankful for the excellent care given to our grandson in both the infant area and the toddler area. He has aged out now but we couldn't be happier with your wonderful beginnings in his life. Thank you to all of your special employees.
- Beth H
Renee's Learning Place
5.0
Our son was in Renee's care from 4 months to 3 years of age. Renee has been a great partner in the care and growth of his growth. We've appreciated the nice balance of flexibility and structure she provides both in how she manages her business and how she works with the children. She encourages...
- Ann T.
2nd Connection Fcc
5.0
My two kids have been going to 2nd Connection for over three years--my older is graduating to kindergarten this fall! We love Ms. Virginia--she's so thoughtful and kind with our kids and works hard to make an engaging environment. The one-on-one attention our kids get at her small home daycare has...
- Laurel S.
Practical Life Guardian, Inc.
5.0
Lucia is absolutely amazing with all the children she works with. She is knowledgable, thoughtful and kind! My daughter absolutely loves going and she has grown and changed for the better over the year she has been at Practical Life Guardians.
- Elise C
Debbie's Daycare Home
5.0
My son started with Debbie's Daycare when he was 8 months old and it has been a wonderful experience ever since. Debbie is like family to us and I am so glad we found her. She's warm, loving, patient, communicative and funny. She has truly helped me become a better parent. My son loves going to her...
West Suburban Temple Har Zion provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in River Forest, 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...
Organic childcare for infants and toddlers ages 3 months - 3 years.
5.0
"We are so thankful for the excellent care given to our grandson in both the infant area and the toddler area. He has aged out now but we couldn't be happier with your wonderful beginnings in his life. Thank you to all of your special employees."
Renee's Learning Place provides quality infant and toddler child care. We are located close to Lake Shore Drive. This location is accessible by both buses going downtown in addition to a short walk to the CTA Red Line. This home day care provides developmentally appropriate care to infants, toddlers...
5.0
"My first daughter thrived at RLP to the point where I couldn't imagine taking my second daughter anywhere else. My girls love Renee and Luvenia (Nay-Nay and Bubba) so much that they're more inclined to cry at pick-up than drop-off! Meals/snacks are provided,...
Hello, I'm Ms. Virginia, but to my little ones, I'm Ms. Gina.
I am the owner and primary childcare provider at 2nd Connection Family Child Care, an in-home childcare program located in Villa Park, IL. I currently have full-time and part-time space available. I charge $85 per child daily, which...
5.0
"My two kids have been going to 2nd Connection for over three years--my older is graduating to kindergarten this fall! We love Ms. Virginia--she's so thoughtful and kind with our kids and works hard to make an engaging environment. The one-on-one attention our kids...
Practical Life Guardian, Inc. is a small Licensed Private Home Daycare in Humboldt Pk. PLG, Inc. was established in September, 2007, by former NNM Montessori after school Supervisor and local Chicago Artist, Lucia Herrera.
Early Childhood Development, Special Needs, First Aid/Infant CPR and...
5.0
"Lucia is absolutely amazing with all the children she works with. She is knowledgable, thoughtful and kind! My daughter absolutely loves going and she has grown and changed for the better over the year she has been at Practical Life Guardians."
*I have 30+ yrs experience as a licensed daycare provider, with fantastic references from long-term families.
*We are conveniently located near North Ave and Oak Park Ave, as well as only 5 blocks away from 2 Metro stations which provide parking.
*I provide all organic meals made with fresh...
5.0
"Debbie is great! She watches our child who has some special needs, and she has been flexible and respectful in the approach in doing so. I am very grateful that we connected with her and our son is better for it."
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...
Dear Parents,
I have 10 years experience of working with kids, its really fun spending time with them. Come and visit me and my daycare.
D.C.F.S Licensed
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and School Age,
Happy, Safe and loving in-homecare,
First Aid / C.P.R Certified,
Nutritious Meals,
Age...
5.0
"When looking for a care provider for our infant son, we came across this ad for Miss Ghazala's home daycare. It can be hard leaving your child with someone you don't know, but after meeting her and seeing her home, we felt so comfortable with our decision to have...
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...
Our NATIONALLY ACCREDITED private school is located at 7559 West Addison Street in Chicago. The philosophy of the program is a child's learning environment must be creative, warm and stimulating. Our approach to early childhood and elementary education is to give your child more knowledge of his or...
5.0
"Our 2 year old loves going to Jolly Fun House. She has learned so much in the short amount of time she's been there. The teachers, kitchen and office staff are also great with our child and they are like a big family. I would highly recommend them!"
Welcome to our child care facility servicing children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old.
We have an infant room, toddler room, 2's/3's room and a 4-5 year old classroom.
We are open from 7am-6pm. Our facility has it's own enclosed playground area in the back. All of our meals, are...
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From learning toilet independence as a toddler to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the...
Benefits that my day care would provide for you and the children
Convenient hours and location
Infant & toddler Curriculum
Baby sing language and Spanish
Itsy bitsy yoga
Piece of mind
Loving, educational and fun environment
Part time and Full time
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...
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, conveniently located in the heart of Wicker Park. Your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. Your child will also take advantage of the beautiful, new and well prepared classrooms, indoor gross motor area,...
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...
More than just daycare, The Goddard School located in Chicago offers a child care program that nurtures a lifelong love of learning by providing dedicated teachers in a private preschool setting.
From learning how to communicate with sign language and using problem-solving skills while playing...
Licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. We use the Creative Curriculum for Infants/Toddlers and Preschool for daily planning of our creative, engaging, diverse lesson plans and activities. In addition, as a Christian-base daycare we believe in a solid, spiritual...
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...
Elmhurst Premier Childcare celebrated our 4th anniversary this past summer and are super proud to continue to serve our families and community with our innovative concept of high quality childcare. Proven to sustain the most difficult and uncertain times, our beautiful center is within walking...
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FAQs for finding toddler daycares near you in River Forest, IL
What is the average age range for toddler daycare near me in River Forest, IL?
Toddler daycares near you in River Forest, IL typically cater to children between three months to three years of age, though it's worth noting that this will vary by location. To get a better idea of the options available to you, connect directly with toddler daycares to understand any age requirements.
What is the curriculum for toddler daycare near me in River Forest, IL?
Generally, toddler daycare curriculum is based on learning through play. Learning activities at toddler daycares in River Forest, IL may include free play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor walks and social skills development. In toddler daycare settings, children are encouraged to explore their world through their physical senses and complete age-appropriate tasks with the guidance of a teacher. They are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas while honing important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, toddler daycare curriculum is designed to create an enjoyable yet educational environment for young learners aged 18 months to 3 years old.
How do I choose a toddler daycare near me in River Forest, IL?
Choosing the right toddler daycare for your family near you in River Forest, IL can be both a challenging and rewarding experience! Factors to consider include the quality of care, safety, location, costs, and qualifications of the staff. Taking the time to tour a toddler daycare center will be helpful in choosing the right fit, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions at length and observe how the staff interacts with children firsthand. Choosing a daycare is a personal choice, and you should feel comfortable with the center you ultimately decide on.