Jump to content

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.

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...
Read more...
What to look for in a childcare center or daycare
As a parent/guardian your number one goal is to protect and enrich your child. We’re constantly tasked with ways of enhancing that experience, and for those of us with the Internet at our fingertips –...
Read more...
Key safety questions to ask your childcare provider
There are so many factors that are important when choosing the right child care provider, but above all else we want our children cared for in a safe environment. Kids in Danger (KID) has pulled toget...
Read more...

Discussions

JCC Heller

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...

Alternative to care.com?

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.  ...

Preschool Necessary for Parker Application?

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...

Lil' Champ Camp - Summer Sports Program for 3-5 Year Olds

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...

Parent Coaching Available with Ph.D. Educator

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...


More Articles related to this topic

How to Find, Keep, and Set Quality Expectations with Your Nanny!

As a Placement Provider for Olive.You.Nanny, I am constantly puzzle piecing to find compatible matches for families and nannies. I have found there to be some key questions that need to be asked during the interview process to ensure a happy and compatible match is made for both the nanny and family...

Nanny shares 101

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...

What to ask in a nanny interview

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, ...

Where to find childcare in Chicago at the last minute

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. ...

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 arrangement, and my husband suggested daycare so our son would have more socialization and learning activi...

Privacy Policy Membership Terms

© 2025 Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Thank you for visiting our site. Browsing this site is an acceptance of our We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. and Terms of Use.