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I have a toddler who will be starting part time preschool in the fall. I will be returning to work shortly thereafter, at which time our nanny will also be responsible for our newborn. Our nanny is full-time and I believe she is being paid the market rate (not lower or higher). She receives paid ...
Families Together Open House - Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Families Together Cooperative Nursery School in Edgewater offers a welcoming community with outstanding teachers; a research-based approach to learning through play; a commitment to supporting, connecting, and involving f...
Hello! This is my first post so hoping this is ok to do here! My husband and I are trying to start a babysitting co-op in the Buena Park neighborhood. The goal is to have 4-10 families involved with children of all ages welcome. (We have a 7 month old) We will ho...
I'd like to enroll my 12 yr old in a babysitting class but can only find classes through the American Red Cross. Unfortunately, the times/locations (Harrison St, Park Ridge, Romeoville, and Rockford) don't work with spring sports so I am looking for other options. I called the YMCA, as they used t...
Our nanny is unfortunately moving away and we are looking for a new full time nanny. In the past we have preferred using an agency for ease and have been very happy with the candidates but it has been some time since we last looked. Does anyone have recent recommendations for agencies that they have...
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