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Bambino Land Child Care

5.0

Julie is an amazing childcare provider! She watched my kids up until kindergarten. The best home cooked meals, safe and lovely environment. I trust her and recommend her 100%! We miss her alot!

- Juliana P

Crescent Childcare Home

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 outdoors, etc). Asima is flexible to our...

- Nicole M

Sitters by Sitters

5.0

Truly dedicated agency staff who go above and beyond to find a great match for both the families and sitters.

- Elizabeth K

Wild Grace Nursery School

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Wild Grace! Sending my child to daycare for the first time was nerve-wracking, but having the wonderful team at Wild Grace has made the transition a breeze. Our child gets wonderful care and endless activities, playtime and exploration. I would not hesitate...

- Kelsey R

Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights

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

Before school programs in Buffalo Grove, IL

JCYS Northwest Family Center

1700 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove, IL

Costimate: $232/wk

Our developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum encourages children's creativity, fosters self-esteem and socialization, and establishes a love of learning. Through our Infant & Toddler Care, Preschool, Before & After School Programs, and Horner Grove Summer Day Camp, JCYS serves families of...

Little University

1250 Radcliffe Rd Ste 121, Buffalo Grove, IL

Starting at $220/wk

Little University, located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is a licensed child care center that offers a safe and warm environment where children can learn, explore, and develop to their fullest potential. The company offers a wide range of early education programs for children ages 2 to 5 years old....

Montessori World of Discovery

1395 N Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

Costimate: $232/wk

Montessori World of Discovery is a learning and development community located on 1395 N Arlington Heights Road that has been providing Montessori-based early childhood education to the children (aged 6 weeks through 10 years old) of Buffalo Grove and nearby areas for 25 years.

Bambino Land Child Care

Bambino Land Child Care

1559 Valencia Way, Mundelein, IL

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(2)

My name is Julie. I'm a mother to friendly and sweet 14-year-old twin girls. I am willing to share my home and loving attention with more children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years. I realize that not every mother gets the privilege of staying home with their little ones, so if I can help your family by...
5.0
"Julie is an amazing childcare provider! She watched my kids up until kindergarten. The best home cooked meals, safe and lovely environment. I trust her and recommend her 100%! We miss her alot!"

Juliana P


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....
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


Sitters by Sitters

Sitters by Sitters

Highland Park Area, Highland Park, IL

Costimate: $345/wk

3.5

(2)

Sitters by Sitters was created with the intention of building a childcare referral network in the Northern suburbs of Chicago in which both the families and caregivers feel connected, and know their value. We believe that children should engage in hands-on play with caregivers, and trusting bonds...
5.0
"Truly dedicated agency staff who go above and beyond to find a great match for both the families and sitters."

Elizabeth K


Wild Grace Nursery School

Wild Grace Nursery School

237 Everts Pl, Highwood, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

5.0

(1)

Wild Grace provides a boutique home-based childcare setting where every child is treated with respect, compassion, empathy, inclusiveness, and patience. Our philosophy and curriculum are a combination of various child development approaches focused on the WHOLE child.The Wild Grace approach will...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Wild Grace! Sending my child to daycare for the first time was nerve-wracking, but having the wonderful team at Wild Grace has made the transition a breeze. Our child gets wonderful care and endless activities, playtime and...

Kelsey R


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...
5.0
"I have had a great experience at the Kiddie Academy in Arlington Heights. My daughter is in the infant room. She loves the teachers, who always treat the kids with love and care. I love that she is getting social interaction and that they work on other...

Kirsten P


The Learning Tree Childcare

The Learning Tree Childcare

735 Ela Rd, Lake Zurich, IL

Costimate: $317/wk

Nationally accredited childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and before and after school care with an all day summer camp program for ages 2 and older.

Annies Home Daycare

Annies Home Daycare

1907 Seneca Lane, Mount Prospect, IL

Starting at $250/wk

Hi and welcome to my Care.com. My name is Annie and I have been a licensed daycare provider for the past 20 years. I am licensed by the state of IlIinois and DCFS. I am 48 years young with 3 older children myself. We are located in Mount Prospect near 294 and accessible to Palatine road and 53. We...

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

1540 W Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL

Costimate: $230/wk

An Extraordinary Childcare and Preschool for Your Child to Learn and Grow! Ecole 360 was founded in 2017 by Meg and Mesut Birgun with the intention of European touch to childcare. With two locations, Palatine and Schaumburg, we look forward to meeting your family, and getting to know you. Our...

A Plus After School Zone

A Plus After School Zone

1240 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL

Starting at $150/wk

1.0

(1)

We are one of the 3 A Plus Day School Facilities in Palatine. We Opened in 2011 in order to provide Palatine's families with quality after school care at a reasonable price. There is an abundance of activities that will appeal to school aged children. We also provide a suitable environment to...

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

1540 W Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL

Starting at $309/mo

Looking for a qualified teachers. Full time. Compensation based on experience.

Academy Of Stars Inc.

22102 N Pepper Rd Ste 105, Barrington, IL

Starting at $665/mo

We offer quality care for infants 6 weeks up to age 12, after school. We have different preschool programs to choose from. We offer Summer Camp and extracurricular activities. Our Programs are designed to allow children an opportunity to develop their skills while having fun with a variety of...

Cathy's Childcare

1440 Greenwood Ave, Deerfield, IL

Starting at $8/hr

For over 20 years I have been providing safe, loving, dependable childcare in my home. We go for walks daily where we usually end up at the park. The majority of my clients have been elementary and HPHS teachers. I provide snacks and lunches. I have taken in infants as young as 6 weeks. My rates and...

Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods

105 Roman Lane, Lake Zurich, IL

Costimate: $340/wk

Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods is an exceptional child care program that services children 6 weeks to 12 years old. The academy uses Life Essential curriculum that is developmental age appropriate for each classroom. The facility is fully licensed by the state. Hours of operation are 6:30 AM- 6:30...

Cara*lot Home Child Care

Cara*lot Home Child Care

229 Montgomery Lane, Glenview, IL

Starting at $300/wk

Cara*lot Home Child Care is a home based daycare and preschool. I am a certified teacher with over 25 years of experience, and a mother of 2. I taught third grade for six years and have been operating my own home child care for the past 22 years. I am DCFS licensed to care for up to 12 children (8...

Alta Vista Montessori School

Alta Vista Montessori School

1850 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL

Starting at $490/mo

Children five months or five years of age have already embarked on a journey from which they are learning great lessons, those that are traditionally academic and those that will shape their character. At Alta Vista We help our students to learn and understand the world, so that one day...

Dayspring Montessori School

Dayspring Montessori School

950 Northbrook Ave, Northbrook, IL

Starting at $270/wk

We are dedicated to the Montessori way and are fully equipped to provide your children with a world of learning opportunities. We facilitate their journey of discovery and mastery of the most basic concepts and knowledge, leading gradually and steadily to higher levels. Children come alive in a...

Poko Loko Early Learning Center

Poko Loko Early Learning Center

1601 Northwind Boulevard, Libertyville, IL

Starting at $295/wk

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Poko Loko Early Learning Center, a child care facility located on 1601 Northwind Boulevard in Libertyville, IL. We specialize in infant and toddler daycare, preschool through kindergarten education, and have full day and half day programs available. Our certified staff is trained in...
5.0
"My husband and I visited and interviewed a handful of childcare centers earlier in the year in preparation for our first child. We initially laughed at the name and didn't take it seriously until we visited. As soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted and made...

Heather H


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