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Bubbles Academy is Chicagoland's premiere early childhood enrichment center and preschool offering classes and child development programs for ages 0-5. Join us as we ignite wonder through music, movement, drama, art, and play! Ignite Wonder Through The Arts & Play! Early childhood education for whole child development, offering caregiver and child classes & preschool.

NPN's biggest fundraiser of the year, which allows us to continue to bring programming, events and school-choice help to Chicago parents, opens for bidding on Wednesday, March 13th! Open to the public, our Online Auction is bigger and better than ever, with more than 150 items up for bid. Once you've had a chance to see our $65,000+ in goodies for Chicago families, make sure to place bids asap! We know how crazy life can get—set your max bid and rest easy. You can stop back in and visit your items or check your email notifications to make sure you are still in the lead. Bidding closes at 10pm CST on Sunday, March 17th. This is the perfect opportunity to buy things you already know you want or need—like summer camps, kids classes, museum memberships, restaurant gift cards, sports tickets, jewelry—and help NPN, a 501(c)3 non-profit that depends on your bids to keep its lights on! How to bid: Go to biddingforgood.com/npnparents. If you are new to Bidding For Good online auctions, click the Register to Bid button in the top center of the homepage. Enter the necessary contact information and click Submit. If you already have a Bidding For Good account, type in your username and password and click Sign In. Click the View All Items button to peruse more than 150 amazing items or click on individual categories to shop item by interest. Select the item(s) on which you’d like to bid. Enter your current bid, maximum bid and/or straight bid. (For more information about these types of bids, see below.) Make sure to click the Confirm Bid button to ensure your bid is properly processed. Track your bids by clicking the My Items button. To update your account or credit card information, click the My Account button. Check your email for updates when there is activity on your items. Frequently asked questions: Do I need to enter credit card information into the system in order to bid? Yes. Your bid is considered your commitment to purchase the item at that price. If you win the item, the credit card used will be charged for the item you purchased. What is a “Maximum Bid”? Your maximum bid is the highest price you are willing to spend on an item via proxy bidding scenario. You can always increase your maximum bid if you’d like or if you’ve been outbid. What is a “Straight Bid”? A straight bid allows you to bid higher than the minimum increment immediately, instead of having to wait until the bidding is increased to that level. Enter the amount you would like to bid on an item, and check the "Straight Bid" option. The bid will be placed immediately at the amount entered. Do all items “close” at the same time? No. Every item’s closing time will continue to extend in 5-minute increments as long as there is continued bidding. Individual items will automatically close when there is a 5-minute extension period with no new bids or after 60 minutes past the original close time. Will I be notified via email if I am outbid? Yes. Bidders are automatically opted in to receive bid alerts when they are outbid. Happy bidding! Thank you for supporting the NPN community. Please contact Amy at amy@npnparents.org if you have any questions or need any help.

At Shef, we’re rebuilding the food system from scratch, redefining who can participate in the food economy, and returning personal connection to the making, eating, and sharing of food. We are an online marketplace for local, food safety certified cooks to connect with customers in their community and earn a meaningful income selling homemade dishes. ‍ Homemade is the aroma of your childhood kitchen, the laughter around a family table, the taste of locally sourced produce; it’s memories, nostalgia, and tradition. It’s building bridges between cultures and people that make us whole. ‍ More than anything, the power of homemade food comes from the love and care of those who make it, all opening up their hearts to provide the gift of a homemade meal to you.

PlayWorks Prep, a therapeutic preschool preparatory program, utilizes a global developmental model with an emphasis on social-emotional development and sensory integration. This program is appropriate for children with speech and language delays, social-emotional needs, sensory processing challenges, behavioral challenges, and cognitive delays. Our programs serve children ages 2 ½ to 6 years old with developmental delays that may include: ~ Speech and language delays ~ Cognitive delays ~ Social-emotional delays and/or difficulties with social interaction ~ Sensory processing challenges ~ Behavioral challenges

For nearly 40 years City Home Vacuums and More has been providing expert service to Chicagoland! We are a one stop shop for vacuums, central vacuums, air purifiers, humidifiers, repair and more! Two great locations to better serve you! Lincoln Park: 2646 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 773.348.4500 Oak Park: 148 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301 708.660.9800 Stop by or call to find out more!

Shopping Girl’s mission is to build a personal relationship with each client in order to provide all personal styling needs as well as affordable, unique, and customized fashion consulting.

I discovered and fell in love with photography as a teenager and it has been my passion for over 30 years. Before my children I focused on fashion and fine art, was lucky enough to work under the some of the Masters and have my work showcased and published nationally and Internationally.

Edyta Grazman Photography has been recognized and listed as the Top Chicago Family Photographer by Bump Club And Beyond, The Chicago Chic, Mommy Nearest, Red Tricycle, Pearachute and Yelp, just to name a few. Several of my images have recently received awards in the prestigious Portrait Masters Competition. Check out more of Edyta's work at https://www.edytagrazman.com.

Cultural Care Au Pair connects families all over the country with trained, high-quality caregivers for a fixed cost of $375 per week and saves busy parents time by pre-screening and selecting candidates based on particular family needs and providing exclusive access to applications. Families can also search for pre-screened applicants from the largest database of candidates in the country. For more information on hosting an Au Pair please go to culturalcare.com or contact Marcie Wolbeck at (619) 617-2839.

Since 1981, Kiddie Academy has been a leader in education-based child care. The company serves families and their children, offering full time care, kindergarten, before- and after-school care and summer camp programs. Kiddie Academy's proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum, supporting programs, methods, activities and techniques help prepare children for school and for life. Kiddie Academy is using the globally recognized AdvancED accreditation system, signifying its commitment to quality education and the highest standards in childcare.

Strive ABA Consultants is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment in order to proactively breakthrough the barriers of autism and other developmental disabilities. We strive to impement comprehensive strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to become catalysts for change while embracing each individual’s full potential.

Overwhelmed by pregnancy books, forums, and late night questions for Dr. Google? Meet a new kind of pregnancy and early parenthood support system. Get paired with an expert Doula and small group to navigate every step of the journey together. ✓ Childbirth education ✓ Newborn care ✓ Feeding and sleeping ✓ Postpartum...and beyond Take our quiz to get your personalized program. Join Seven Starling for $37/month and cancel anytime.

Specializing in Diagnostic Evaluations and Developmental Testing for Children Ages 20 Months to 7 Years. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ADHD Learning Disabilities Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Urban Prairie Waldorf School is a progressive, inclusive pre-k through 8th grade school located minutes from downtown Chicago, educating and preparing students to be responsible global citizens. Our education lights the fires of enthusiasm, creates a sense of agency in the world, offers teaching that is an art form based on love for the children, and fosters a community of mutual support and conscious parenting. We innovate on the 100-year-old Waldorf teaching tradition to engage today’s child intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our hands-on curriculum unfolds in time with the developmental stages of childhood, from the busy preschooler to the newly self-aware 3rd grader, from the “golden year” of 5th grade to the exciting complexities encountered in the 8th grade. We’re focused on the person your child will become: curious, compassionate, self-reliant. Our graduates are ready to excel academically and socially in the environment of their choosing. Find out why our alumni successfully get into the high schools of their choice with the confidence and strong academic foundation that they will need to be engaged, global citizens.

Writing college essays doesn't have to be a painful affair! It's actually an opportunity for creativity and growth. It can even be--dare I say? Fun. Perhaps, like most students, this is the first time you've been asked to self-reflect and share intimately about yourself in writing. Over and over again. On a deadline. (Yikes!) Perhaps you feel like your entire future is hinging on these 650 words, and any excitement you have about what may lie on the other end of the admissions process is eclipsed by your anxiety about the application itself. Okay, that's not so fun. But there is another way! Enter moi - your college essay coach and new best friend. I'll help you: - Stand out in your application - Strategically plan your essays so they highlight your best attributes - Capture your personality in writing - Stay organized and ahead of schedule - Cultivate clarity and confidence

At Resurrection Preschool, our philosophy is simple: as educators, we help each child gain a positive self-concept, a sense of competency, and a love of learning. Our classroom activities focus on the “whole child,” including each child’s social, language, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. We also place emphasis on balancing child-selected activities with teacher-directed activities. Started in 1970 by Resurrection Lutheran Church, Resurrection Preschool & Toddler Program has been offering a high quality education for 2-5 year olds since its inception. Our play-based, developmentally appropriate program works to build within each child a positive concept of self and others, a sense of competency, and a love of learning in a diverse classroom that welcomes children of all faiths, classes, and races.

Like all of us in 2020, our founder, Morgan Dixon, was faced with the harsh reality of losing her job in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. As terrifying as it was (still is), it’s in these moments that we’re forced to see what we’re made of. In May 2020, after 14+ years of working for various dance studios, community centers, schools, and theaters, Morgan realized it was time to do what scared but excited her most and set out to create My Art House Studio. Our goal is to provide affordable and inclusive dance and art classes that look beyond a final product and give our artists the tools needed to become kind-hearted, creative, and confident people through an artist-centered, integrated, and responsive teaching style that allows our artists to have a say in their creative journey and enhance their academic education. More about our founder: Morgan Dixon is a Florida native living in Chicago, IL with a BA in Dance from Columbia College Chicago and is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory. She has over 14 years experience teaching a wide variety of performing and creative arts to artists ages 2 to adult. Morgan didn’t begin dancing until the age of 14 due to a lack of funds and art exposure. Dance allowed her to be a first-generation college graduate despite many monetary and economic barriers. Traditional dance studio classes were expensive and, at times, inaccessible. Morgan constantly worked multiple odd jobs, relied heavily on the kindness of mentors, and acknowledges that her privileges helped keep dance in her life. It is with these experiences that Morgan has now dedicated herself to providing low cost, easy access classes to young artists across the country. My Art House Studio is just the beginning of her advocacy for arts education. We now offer 6 week courses! Join us once a week for 6 weeks as we dive deeper into our unique and carefully designed dance, crafts, and creative movement classes. All classes take place on Zoom, include weekly recommended activities outside of class, and are 30-45 minutes long. These courses give our artists the opportunity to build community, expand their creativity, build strength and feel confident! Next sessions: Week of January 4th- week of February 8th (Enrollment open NOW) Week of February 15th- week of March 22nd (Enrollment opens Jan 15th) Upcoming Courses: Kindergarten Boogie | Mondays| 3-330pm CST | Ages 3-6 Make & Move | Wednesdays | 3-3:45pm CST | Ages 4-6 Pop Dance Party | Wednesdays | 5:30pm CST | Ages 7-12 Story Time | Thursdays | 3:30-4:15pm CST | Ages 3-6

Hellosaurus is screen time reimagined! Named “Mister Rogers for the iPhone generation” by Forbes, Hellosaurus is an ad-free video platform featuring world-famous creators that kids love and parents trust — like the Wiggles, Kids Diana, Laurie Berkner and more. The Hellosaurus app provides an active play experience that supports the cognitive and social development of 2-8 year olds through stories that kids can feel, create, build, draw, touch, sing and play. ~ 100% kid safe ~ Always high-quality and age-appropriate ~ An ever-expanding library

Online Personalized Coding classes for kids K-12 based on age. Age 4-7 - Logic Building With Blocks , Scratch Junior (block based coding) Age 8-12 - Scratch Coding , App Making , Thinkable , Arduino Circuits Age 11+ - Python Coding , Java Coding , JavaScript , HTML/CSS/JS (Website) ,C , C++ , Artificial Intelligence Call 650-229-4307 and we can discuss/understand your requirements and create a personalized program around your requirement.

A & H commits to educating parents on child safety inside and outside of the home. We have important safety information available on this website, as well as in our safety guide and brochure which you may download on our site. Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of your child. We offer a FREE Professional Home Safety Evaluation and Consultation. Whether it’s in person, or virtually, we are proud to help educate other families and keep their children safe, just like ours. Call or e-mail us for any questions, or to schedule an in-person or virtual (video call) consultation. Celebrating 29 years of creating a safer environment for your child!

Newport Children’s Academy is a safe and secure state-of-the-art facility located on a quiet residential street. Our mission is to serve the total emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and creative needs of your child through love and understanding. Our warm environment, devoted teachers, and well-rounded curriculum based on a variety of educational philosophies all aim to instill an early love for learning in our children. We provide a structured, balanced curriculum that embraces both the whole child and each child's individual needs, holding to the highest standards in child care and education. Learn more about the standard of qualities and values that set us apart from other facilities.