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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. ...
Curious if folks have a view on which agency is better - Chicago Super Sitters or K Grace? Also open to another agency you think might be even better than both. Thanks! ...
Hello! Please recommend your au pair agencies. We have been attempting to find an au pair through Cultural Care but have been disappointed with their support and the au pairs in their roster. Thank you! ...
Where do you recommend my 19 yo rising college sophomore look for babysitting jobs in the city? Currently she babysits periodically for 2 families but used to have 2 additional families she babysat for but one just moved and another child aged out, so she is looking to expand her clientele. Typica...
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...
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