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Recent daycare reviews in Waukegan, IL

Donna D

5.0

I have never felt bad for leaving my son with her since day one! My son and I love her like she were part of our family. I highly recommend Donna. I'm thankful everyday for the love and care she continues to provide. My son loves Donna so much that by Saturday evening, he's walking around the house...

- Tracie P

Auntie Gwen's Child Care

5.0

Don't know a kid that didn't leave this daycare ready to take on Kindergarten! Gwen truly loves kids, and makes efforts in connecting children with their parents.

- Geraldine R

Little Bear Child Development Center

5.0

My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard time transitioning into new...

- Mary D

Daycares in Waukegan, IL

Donna D

Donna D

2021 Kingston Rd., Waukegan, IL

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(1)

I am a licensed home daycare provider in the North Waukegan area. I have been doing daycare since 2002. I am CPR/first aid certified and have had my background checked through the state of Illinois. I belong to a food program which means that I have to provide well balanced meals to all children....
5.0
"I have never felt bad for leaving my son with her since day one! My son and I love her like she were part of our family. I highly recommend Donna. I'm thankful everyday for the love and care she continues to provide. My son loves Donna so much that by Saturday...

Tracie P


Auntie Gwen's Child Care

1500 N Martin Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

5.0

(2)

Established in 2013, Auntie Gwen's Child Care offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.
5.0
"Don't know a kid that didn't leave this daycare ready to take on Kindergarten! Gwen truly loves kids, and makes efforts in connecting children with their parents."

Geraldine R


Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

3.0

(2)

Little Bear Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from two to nine years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...
5.0
"My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard...

Mary D


Hardison Home group daycare

Hardison Home group daycare

38029 North Wilson Ave, Waukegan, IL

Starting at $38/day

Welcome to Hardison Group Home Daycare! We offer childcare for families looking to provide their children with a loving and kind environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that prepare them for a...

Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

2420 9th Pkwy, Waukegan, IL

Starting at $200/wk

We are a licensed, Accredited, QRS Star level 3 home daycare. Certified in First Aid, CPR and CDA. We provide care for children ages 6wks-12yrs. We strive to provide the best care for children not only physically but educationally and developmentally. This is a daycare where your child will learn...

Bundle Of Joy Childcare

Bundle Of Joy Childcare

1529 13TH STREET, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Bundle of Joy is a safe, loving daycare home with CDA, Silver star rating with ExceleRate Illinois and accredited with NAFCC. Our all-inclusive program provides quality childcare to children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. We provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and extracurricular activities. We...

Alice's Discovery Academy

Alice's Discovery Academy

1411 S. White Oak Drive, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Alice's Discovery Academy is the only ECC facility in Lake County that provides extended hours, including before and after school care and overnight care. More than 1400 children have attended the Academy since 1995. We provide a nurturing childcare environment for preschool, daycare, music...

Joy Daycare & Child Learning Center

Joy Daycare & Child Learning Center

2000 Western Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $218/wk

Joy Daycare is a spacious, safe, and welcoming childcare facility ready to meet the needs of our community! Reach out to us today for more information on enrolling your children intro our top of the line program. We are now offering child care for children Kindergarten through third grade who are...

Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter Street, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Little Bear is dedicated to quality care for our students. We provide a safe environment for children that fosters healthy emotional development and a secure relationship with adults and other children. We prepare children socially, academically, physically, and spiritually with positive experiences...

Delia's Day Care

1401 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Starting at $125/wk

Established in 1994, Delia's Day Care is a full-time childcare facility in Waukegan, Illinois. It has a bilingual atmosphere to cater the cultural diversity of the community. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and...

Patti Cake Child Care

919 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL

Starting at $195/wk

Patti Cake Child Care located at 919 W Greenwood Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois offers a child care environment that provides a positive learning experience. The center is staffed with trained professionals that guide and meet the children's growth and developmental needs. Learning at Patti Cake is made...

Bear Hug Daycare, Inc.

1036 Westmoreland Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $241/wk

Bear Hug Daycare in Waukegan, Illinois seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.

Martha's Day Care

1702 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Martha's Day Care, located at 1702 Washington St., Waukegan, Illinois, is a child care facility that gives a nurturing learning environment for children. It promotes every child's individuality and reinforces the children's strengths through group activities. It fosters the students' developmentally...

Little Chickadees's

511 N Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Little Chickadee's Daycare has serviced the Lake County, IL community for 17 years. We have extensive experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. We are currently changing our new program to cater to school-age children. We specialize in Before and After School Care with...

Children's Garden Day Care

18 Philippa Ave., Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Children's Garden Day Care is a safe and nurturing place in Waukegan, Illinois that offers educational child care services. The company serves children from infants through school-age children in a comfortable environment that supports growth and development. The staff at Children's Garden Day Care...

Children's Garden Daycare, Inc.

18 Philippa Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $241/wk

Children's Garden Daycare, Inc. provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

Analita S Daycare

4449 W Hill Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $254/wk

Established in 2010, Analita S Daycare provides an educational, loving and reliable care, in a fun environment for young kids. They offer childcare programs for the community in Waukegan, Illinois.

PRIME TIME CHILDREN'S SERVICES INC

500 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Prime Time Children’s Services provides early education and childcare programs designed for both pre-kindergarten and school-age children. The facility serves the Waukegan, Illinois area and accepts children who are 12 weeks to 12 years of age. The company’s mission is to provide kids with an...

Charlotte's Learning Center

2215 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Charlotte's Learning Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from six weeks to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

Cheryle L Johnson

2021 Catalpa St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $164/wk

Cheryle L Johnson owns and operates a child care facility located at 2021 Catalpa Street, Waukegan, Illinois. The licensed facility can accommodate a maximum of 12 children in a safe and secure environment. Children at Cheryle L Johnson's facility are being provided with educational child care...

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Ratings for Waukegan, IL daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Daycares in Waukegan, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.