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It looks like the results for the Chicago Early Learning Infant/Toddler applications were released today. Is this similar to the CPS elementary school process, where you accept the offer, and the program starts on a CPS calendar schedule? And are all of these programs tuition free? (In this case, my...
We currently have two babysitters, but neither is a reliable go-to, for various reasons: Our favorite has been in our lives since DD was about 3 or 4yo (she's now 7). We thought we lost her when she went away to college in 2019…but one silver lining of the pandemic is that she moved back...
I'm trying to put together a helpful guide to parents about how to create a good nanny share arrangement. What are the essentials to consider when talking to potential families you'd share the nanny with? What did your nanny agreement look like? When did you start looking for a family? Please share ...
Hi all - seeking feedback on Skyline theater summer camp. We did Dream Big one summer, but they no longer exist unfortunately. I have a very dramatic 6-year old - might as well try to channel that “skill”! Anonymous poster hash: a223f...8b8 ...
If you are looking for a full day or half day camp for your preschooler or young elementary kid, there are still some spots available at Cook. It's a smaller camp that started last summer. DM if you'd like more info. https://www.catherinecookschool.org/campus-life/summerprograms/daycamps ...
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