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Recent after school program reviews in Park Ridge, IL

Sunny Daycare

5.0

Ms. Najma has become an extended member of our family over the last two years. We had never used a home daycare but discovered Sunny Daycare when looking for a new carer in July 2020, and were so happy that we did. We appreciated her loving attention to the children, how she played with them and...

- Stephanie R

Doreen's Licensed Home Daycare

5.0

This review is long overdue but let me say there are not enough words to describe how amazing Doreen is. If you are reading this, do it. She will care and love your child like they are her own. I was a first time mom and completely lost as to the do's and don't's of raising a child. She guided me,...

- Humaira A

Growing & Learning Home Daycare

5.0

We consider ourselves so incredibly lucky to have found Gaby and Growing and Learning. Our daughter has been going to Gaby's for over two years and she is thriving. Her daycare offers a curriculum filled with constructive and dramatic play, delicious homemade food and social interactions with other...

- Dan P

Rock-a-Bye Baby Home Daycare Inc

5.0

I absolutely love Rock-A-Bye-Baby home daycare. Tammy and her assistants are great with the kids. I brought my newborn to her after having a horrible experience somewhere else and she listened to my concerns and assured me everything will be different and it for sure was. My son loves going to...

- Krystal L

Aunties Bee Happy Daycare

5.0

Auntie is the BEST! We have been sending our daughter there for only 3 months and she already feels like family. She takes SUCH good care of all the kids. Going back to work was difficult, but she made it SO much easier. I know our baby girl is in the absolute best hands. I can't say enough to...

- Kerry S

After school programs in Park Ridge, IL

Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center

Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center

1605 Vernon Ave, Park Ridge, IL

Costimate: $225/wk

Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center is a Christian based preschool, kindergarten and child care center providing a quality education with curriculum based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Messiah's goal is to provide a loving environment conducive to the individual social, emotional,...

Mary Seat of Wisdom School

1352 South Cumberland Avenue, Park Ridge, IL

Starting at $3400/day

Mary Seat of Wisdom School Extended Day Program provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Park Ridge, 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...

Christie's Carousel of Learning

1300 W Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL

Starting at $1117/day

Christie’s Carousel of Learning located in Park Ridge, IL is a preschool facility that serves children between the ages of two and nine years old. The school's theme-based curricula are age-appropriate and geared to the appropriate development of children. They are open Mondays through Fridays from...

Kiddie Academy of Park Ridge

Kiddie Academy of Park Ridge

109 S. Washington Ave., Park Ridge, IL

Costimate: $236/wk

An Educational Child Care center that will exceed your expectations. Serving children, 6 weeks to 12 years old. Visit our academy, meet our staff, see our classrooms and play on our playgrounds. We provide care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our...

Montessori Academy of Illinois

418 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL

Costimate: $260/wk

Attention parents! Montessori Academy of Illinois, a multicultural and multilingual child care center is accepting infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten for their school program. Their center is licensed by the state of Illinois to provide full-day and half-day school services year-round.

Sunny Daycare

9458 Lorel Ave, Skokie, IL

Starting at $225/wk

5.0

(6)

Looking for a friendly, loving and safe environment where your kids can learn and play and have fun? Then please consider us. We are state licensed. We are open day and night. Second shift starts at 5:30.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ms. Najma has become an extended member of our family over the last two years. We had never used a home daycare but discovered Sunny Daycare when looking for a new carer in July 2020, and were so happy that we did. We appreciated her loving attention to the...

Stephanie R


Doreen's Licensed Home Daycare

Doreen's Licensed Home Daycare

2563 Clarke St, River Grove, IL

Starting at $225/wk

5.0

(18)

Hi, my name is Doreen. I have been running a DCFS Licensed Home Daycare for over 20 years. I have been married for almost 30 years, I have a 21 year-old son and a 11-year-old daughter! Having my daycare in River Grove is very convenient for the children's families as I am close to major highways and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
This review is long overdue but let me say there are not enough words to describe how amazing Doreen is. If you are reading this, do it. She will care and love your child like they are her own. I was a first time mom and completely lost as to the do's and don't's...

Humaira A


Growing & Learning Home Daycare

Growing & Learning Home Daycare

4118 N Major Ave., Chicago, IL

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(2)

Growing & Learning is a home day care since 2009. We are licensed by DCFS, have CPR and fist aid certification with great work references. We have a fun, warm and loving environment four our children in a creative program fill with opportunities for learning and exploration. Also we provide...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We consider ourselves so incredibly lucky to have found Gaby and Growing and Learning. Our daughter has been going to Gaby's for over two years and she is thriving. Her daycare offers a curriculum filled with constructive and dramatic play, delicious homemade food...

Dan P


Rock-a-Bye Baby Home Daycare Inc

Rock-a-Bye Baby Home Daycare Inc

1836 S 3rd Ave, Maywood, IL

5.0

(2)

childcare provider will come to your home to care for family

Recent reviews:

5.0
I absolutely love Rock-A-Bye-Baby home daycare. Tammy and her assistants are great with the kids. I brought my newborn to her after having a horrible experience somewhere else and she listened to my concerns and assured me everything will be different and it for...

Krystal L


Aunties Bee Happy Daycare

Aunties Bee Happy Daycare

2617 Lunt Ave., Chicago, IL

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(2)

Beautiful In Home Daycare located in West Rogers Park steps away from Indian Boundary Park. Daycare is located in the lower level of a fully renovated home with full kitchen play area and washroom all on this level. Full and Part-Time Slots are available. Drop off and Pick-Up Times are 7am - 5pm....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Auntie is the BEST! We have been sending our daughter there for only 3 months and she already feels like family. She takes SUCH good care of all the kids. Going back to work was difficult, but she made it SO much easier. I know our baby girl is in the absolute best...

Kerry S


Practical Life Guardian, Inc.

Practical Life Guardian, Inc.

1426 N Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL

Starting at $75/day

5.0

(11)

Practical Life Guardian, Inc. is a small Licensed Private Home Daycare in Humboldt Pk. PLG, Inc. was established in September, 2007, by former NNM Montessori after school Supervisor and local Chicago Artist, Lucia Herrera. Early Childhood Development, Special Needs, First Aid/Infant CPR and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Lucia is absolutely amazing with all the children she works with. She is knowledgable, thoughtful and kind! My daughter absolutely loves going and she has grown and changed for the better over the year she has been at Practical Life Guardians.

Elise C


Mersiha's Family Daycare

Mersiha's Family Daycare

8935 North Wisner Street, Niles, IL

Costimate: $280/wk

5.0

(4)

Hi, my name is Mersiha (Mer-see-ya) I am the owner of Mersiha's Family daycare. Prior to establishing my own family daycare, I've worked with children of all ages at daycare centers, pre-schools, and as a nanny for families. I originally started my family daycare in 2015 in San Jose, California,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We are so happy everyday that we found Mersiha. My baby loves spending time at Mersiha's and that melts my heart. Mersiha is such an amazing and caring person which makes her a great caregiver. Her attention to details, creativity, suggestions and play environment...

Beto


Crescent Childcare Home

Crescent Childcare Home

3278 Westview Drive, Northbrook, IL

Costimate: $243/wk

5.0

(2)

Details regarding our Licensed Home Daycare Facility are listed below. High quality childcare for reasonable rates. Conveniently located in a ranch house with an acre of land. Flexible hours to meet your schedule. Discount for additional child. Menu based on organic food with fresh ingredients....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Asima, the owner and care giver, is very respectful of our wishes as parents. She also very clearly loves the children she watches. I appreciate the curriculum, while also maintaining a "learn from doing" mentality (allowing kids to learn from activities...

Nicole M


Jolly Fun House Playschools

Jolly Fun House Playschools

7559 W. Addison Street, Chicago, IL

Costimate: $241/wk

5.0

(2)

Our NATIONALLY ACCREDITED private school is located at 7559 West Addison Street in Chicago. The philosophy of the program is a child's learning environment must be creative, warm and stimulating. Our approach to early childhood and elementary education is to give your child more knowledge of his or...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our 2 year old loves going to Jolly Fun House. She has learned so much in the short amount of time she's been there. The teachers, kitchen and office staff are also great with our child and they are like a big family. I would highly recommend them!

Bridget D


Kids Network Academy

Kids Network Academy

2930 N. Campbell, Chicago, IL

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(1)

We are Kids Network Academy! The philosophy of our early childhood learning academy is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers, who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. Our goal is to help...

Recent review:

5.0
My child has attended Kids Network for over 2years now. What a hidden gem! Ms. T is the director, she has helped make our transition into daycare an easy one. The staff is friendly and always greets my little one with a warm hugs and smiles. The teacher was able to...

Jennifer T


Zion-Concord Lutheran School

Zion-Concord Lutheran School

865 S. Church Rd, Bensenville, IL

Starting at $460/mo

5.0

(1)

Our Lutheran/Christian school offers a complete educational experience for 3 yr olds to 8th grade. Our Early Childhood program is well respected in the area and highly referenced by our parents. We are not just a daycare center. Our school is fully registered and recognized by the Illinois State...

Recent review:

5.0
Best value private christian grade school in the area

Ryan


Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights

Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights

880 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, IL

Costimate: $237/wk

3.9

(7)

A child care learning center that will exceed your expectations. Visit our academy, meet our staff, see our classrooms and state-of-the art fully shaded playgrounds. Safety, nutrition, and Learning are three very essential pillars our philosophy is built on. Come see for yourself and tour our brand...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We are very happy with Kiddie Academy and find the staff and management team very focused to our kids needs. Highly recommend and very glad that we chose Kiddie academy for our family.

Vic


North Shore Home Daycare

North Shore Home Daycare

7817 Kenneth Ave, Skokie, IL

Starting at $11/hr

3.7

(3)

Hello there, I have a spacious home daycare located in Skokie, IL. I have flexible hours and very competitive rates. At North Shore Home Daycare, your child will be nurtured with care, participate in age appropriate educational activities, creative arts and crafts, enjoy indoor/outdoor play time...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We initially brought our son here with the idea that it would be for a month. It has now been 13 months! Our son receives affectionate and vigilant care. The days are flexible and if we need an extra day or two during the week, she is very accommodating.

Nichole


zoha corporation

4N194 CHURCH ROAD, Bensenville, IL

Costimate: $213/wk

We accept after school pick up, snack, and 1 hour nap with homework help after the nap. Timings are 3:00 TO 7.00 PM. WE ONLY ACCEPT CHILDREN FROM 5 YEARS TO 12 YEARS.

Sunnyside Daycare

Sunnyside Daycare

3542 W. Sunnyside, Chicago, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Daycare, Pre-School, Before and After School Care for Children ages 2yrs through 12yrs

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