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
I have a toddler who will be starting part time preschool in the fall. I will be returning to work shortly thereafter, at which time our nanny will also be responsible for our newborn. Our nanny is full-time and I believe she is being paid the market rate (not lower or higher). She receives paid ...
Families Together Open House - Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Families Together Cooperative Nursery School in Edgewater offers a welcoming community with outstanding teachers; a research-based approach to learning through play; a commitment to supporting, connecting, and involving f...
Hello! We are considering starting our 10 month old at Songbird in Ravenswood this fall and were curious if anyone is familiar with this center and/or could share about their experience here. Thank you! ...
Hello! This is my first post so hoping this is ok to do here! My husband and I are trying to start a babysitting co-op in the Buena Park neighborhood. The goal is to have 4-10 families involved with children of all ages welcome. (We have a 7 month old) We will ho...
I'd like to enroll my 12 yr old in a babysitting class but can only find classes through the American Red Cross. Unfortunately, the times/locations (Harrison St, Park Ridge, Romeoville, and Rockford) don't work with spring sports so I am looking for other options. I called the YMCA, as they used t...
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There is a lot to consider when hiring a nanny. Interviewing, screening and selecting potential nanny candidates can be a daunting task, but it is an important part of finding a nanny that is a good fit with your family. Try to use open-ended questions that will prompt for informative answers, ...
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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 arrangement, and my husband suggested daycare so our son would have more socialization and learning activi...
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