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Whether you need a nanny, nanny share or camp during school breaks, NPN can help you find childcare in Chicago. Learn how to choose a great nanny, then go to the Childcare Classifieds, where parents post recos for childcare providers they love but no longer need. School-age kids have tons of options for fun, engaging camps. Don’t miss our annual Summer Camp Fair in February!


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How to find a nanny
In today's economy, many households have two working parents. That's where a nanny comes in. But hiring a nanny to care for your little one can be an intimidating process. As a former nanny and the fo...
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7 ways daycare changed our lives for the better
Truth be told, I’m the last person who wanted to put her child in daycare. When my son was born, we had a full-time nanny. When he was 18 months old, we found ourselves needing a new child care arrang...
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How to tell if a summer camp is a good fit for your kid
I'm a parent like you and I’ve had to choose a summer camp for my own kids a zillion times. With so many options available, how do you know when a summer program is the right fit for your child and fa...
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Discussions

Tennis on the Lake Summer Camp

We're considering doing the Tennis on the Lake Camp at Waveland Park.   They told us that they have a large tent to shelter the kids for when it rains.   For anyone who has kids who have attended this camp, was the tent sufficient for sheltering the kids for the full 6 hours? ...

Need a Therapeutic Preschool? Look for Summer Activities for Special Needs? Looking for legal advice for Special Needs?

Spring is in the air! NPN is blooming with FREE resources for families!  Here is how we are MARCHing (pun intended) into April!   This Friday, March 24th, 2023 from 12:00 - 12:45 pm: How to do a Comprehensive Therapeutic Preschool Search, please see the link below to register. https:/...

Developmental Delays? Social delays due to COVID? or Looking for Summer Programs for Special Needs?

NPN has some fantastic FREE webinars coming up in the next few weeks!   This Friday, March 24th, 2023 from 12:00 - 12:45 pm How To Do a Comprehensive Therapeutic Preschool Search!  Please use the link below to register! https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/325-how-to-do-a-comprehen...

LPP vs. British LP (BISC)

Hi all -   We are debating between sending our child to either British LP or LPP when they reach about 16 months. We have read good things about each school on this forum.    For those who have experience with these schools, how would you describe the pros/cons of each? Which wou...

British School LP vs. Park West vs. LPP

All - our daughter has been home this whole time with our nanny during covid but we are looking to put her in a preschool a few days a week this fall. She is an older 2 (she will be 2 at the start of the fall but turn 3 in December). We're considering British School , Park West co-op and LPP (still ...


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What to ask in a nanny interview

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Summer camp in Chicago: When, where and how to sign up for summer fun

Believe it or not, now’s the time to start thinking about summer camps. Many have already opened up registration with early-bird discounts, while others don’t offer placement till spring...only to sell out in hours. We’ve pooled advice and information from our members and staff to help get you ...

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