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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...
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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 –...
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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...
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Discussions

Help! Do you have a Nanny/House Manager job description

Hello! For those of you who have hired (or attempted to hire) a nanny/house manager, can you please share your job descriptions with me? We are looking for someone who will be able to help around the house with non-children related things while our kids are in school. I'd like to provide specific ex...

Nanny agency

Who is the best? Other than hearing from several folks to avoid Coast to Coast Nannies, not sure who to work with? ...

What does your 13 year old do during the summer?

I think 13 is too old for most camps, and I don't really want to pay a ton for him to be in camp anymore anyway. Can he get a job anywhere? What does your 13 year old do during the summer? Thanks! ...

WWYD - Babysitter non payment

Hi.  My daughter has had recent experiences where she's babysat for families and then they forgot to pay her.  In one scenario, it was our neighbors.  I kept telling her not to say anything as I was convinced the neighbor would eventually remember.  Well they haven't and now it's been awhile so I'm ...

Midtown vs Lakeshore Athletic Club?

New to town and I keep hearing about Midtown and Lakeshore - which is better if you have a 6 yo kid and live in the area? Completely new to this ...


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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...

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