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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...
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 –...
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...

Discussions

ISO daycare recommendations!

Hi parents! I am pregnant with our first, and asking here for licensed home daycare recommendations in Old Irving Park / Portage Park for an infant starting January 2027. Looking for those hidden gems that aren't on Google Maps! Please comment here or feel free to reach out to me in a private messag...

Reco: High School Boy to hang with 7YO

We have a 7YO boy who could really benefit from some “big brother” type hang sessions this summer. In search of recommendations if anyone knows an 8th grade or high schooler who would be open to hanging, going to a park, shooting hoops once a week on a committed basis. It’d be after camp for hour or...

Step into School: For Little Learners  On Campus Event

Step into School: For Little Learners  Friday, May 8 9:00–10:30am Science & Arts Academy   Join us at Science & Arts Academy and experience a morning in the life of our Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten students.  Children ages 3–5 are invited to experienc...

Families Together Cooperative Nursery School Open House

Come see why Families Together is A Preschool Where Play Matters!   Open House - Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m. to noon   Bring the whole family to play in the classrooms; learn about our play-based, emergent curriculum; get to know our families and teachers; and get a “feel” for...

Chicago Early Learning Preschool Applications Open 4/7/26

Chicago Early Learning preschool applications for any 3 or 4 year old programs will open on April 7, 2026 and will close on April 28, 2026, for Initial applicants. These programs include CPS Magnet PK3 & PK4 programs such as Suder, Drummond and Inter-American. Families can apply and rank up to 5...

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