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
Does anyone know why the JCC Heller daycare is shutting down? (the one on Melrose between Broadway and Lake shore) I'm past this age but shocked to hear this as they were always at capacity and had an amazing program. What are they going to do with that building? is the whole JCC shutting down in C...
Are there any websites anyone would recommend for finding a nanny that you have used recently? I don’t have Facebook. I have never had luck on care.com. I also keep striking out with the agencies too. ...
Hi, looking to apply to Parker for my daughter, who will be eligible for Pre-K next fall. I heard that part of the application process requires a recommendation from a daycare or preschool. We have a nanny and plan to keep her until we start Pre-K. Has anyone been accepted to Parker without attendin...
Get ready to move, play, and grow at Hi-Five's Lil' Champ Camp! Designed exclusively for kiddos ages 3-5, this exciting, new summer program runs Monday through Friday from 9 AM - 3 PM at LaSalle Language Academy, right in the heart of Old Town! Through fun and educational, activities, th...
Have you ever wished you could consult an expert educator in order to help you make a decision for your child? If you or anyone you know has ever wondered: - should I look into having my child with a summer birthday repeat a grade? - is the amount of homework/type of homework b...
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A nanny share seems like the best of both worlds: Your little one gets daily socialization with another child like they would in daycare, but you still get the benefits of having a dedicated caregiver while (importantly) splitting the cost with another family. All of that is pretty much true. B...
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Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a work-at-home mom or dad, or even a full-time working one with regular childcare, with holidays and conference season upon us, we all need extra help from time to time. Here’s a quick list of places in the city that offer last-minute and/or part-time services. ...
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...
