Chicago Daycare
Whether you’re going back to work after your maternity leave or you just want your child to have more socialization with other kids, daycare is a great choice for many families.
But how do you start your search? Find Chicago daycare providers that meet the criteria you’re looking for in our School & Daycare Directory, read articles about other parents’ daycare experiences and check out the Discussion Forum to post your childcare questions.
Discussions
Hi! My husband and I are thinking of putting an offer on a place in Lakeview, in the Nettlehorst school zone. Would love to hear this groups thoughts on the area, the school, etc. We’re relocating from out of state and have no family in the area. Our son will be turning 2 when we move so also would ...
My 16 year old son is great with kids and has experience as a counselor in training and also as a babysitter. Here is the dilemma - he is quite social and willing to give up a sat night to babysit and make money but lately people hire him, give him 15$ an hour for 2 kids ( don’t even ask what he cha...
Hello All! My wife and I recently purchased our first home in Jefferson Park and though we are so excited to finally have a space our family can grow in, we are unfortunately having to move from the daycare center our daughter is currently at in Irving Park. I would really appreciate any...
Hi Everyone! We are new to this platform, but wanted to reach out and share information about our fully outdoor program, located in the Albany Park neighborhood. We offer a fully outdoor preschool program for children 2.5-5 and a caregiver accompanied program for little ones birth- age 3. Please vis...
OPEN HOUSE November 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT Science & Arts Academy In-Person Event for Prospective Families Take a tour of Science & Arts Academy at our Open House. Attendees will explore classrooms, meet teachers, and engage with current parents and students to hear m...
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