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
SAA DAY at Science & Arts Academy Saturday, January 31 9:00-11:00am In-Person Event for Prospective Students Step into the world of a Science & Arts Academy student and join us for a morning of live, interactive classes! Prospective students will participate in en...
Hello! We have an au pair starting soon. We have a family membership at Midtown (the specifics of which I don't know). If she wants to use the gym for herself and also to take the kids swimming, do we need to add her to our plan? Or would she just use one of the adult bracelets? I thoug...
Hi all, I am hoping to learn more about possible services for my 3.5 year old daughter. She has a hard time with sensory processing (ex: brushing teeth and wearing socks; loud noises), routine changes and emotional regulation. We haven't had her tested for autism, but she receives OT right now ...
Hello! Our son goes two days to a daycare. He has two main teachers and then an additional two people who float in the room occasionally. I was hoping to get them gift cards and wanted to know what is an appropriate amount. Thanks! ...
What's the latest? My DC wants to start sitting but is not sure what to charge. City - Lincoln Park/Lakeview, single child if these details matter. ...
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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...
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...
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, ...
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...



