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Recent child care center reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare

5.0

Rubber Ducky is the absolute best place for your infant or toddler. My son attended there from 12 weeks old until he was 3.5 Miss Mary and Miss Chris are so loving and will become like family. It is clear that they truly care about the kids at their daycare.

- Meghan M

Kiddie Palace Child Care

5.0

This truly is the most amazing place to send your child too! I have been sending my son here for about 2 years now! When I drop him off on my way to work, I know he is going to be well cared for the entire day. I addition, my son truly enjoys coming here as he is not only watched after, but is...

- Sam G

Storytime Learning Center

5.0

I have two children who currently attend Storytime Learning Center. Both are doing very well and love their teachers. Great facility, very clean, healthy food, peaceful environment.

- Nick

Dreamers Child Care

5.0

If you are looking for good quality daycare where the staff truly care about your child, look no further than Dreamers. We started at Dreamers in October 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, and as first time parents we were understandably nervous about leaving our child with anyone. Iryna and the...

- Connor H

Mersiha's Family Daycare

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 are beyond what we could have hoped...

- Beto

Child care centers in Des Plaines, IL

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare

898 Willson Dr, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

5.0

(1)

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare located in Des Plaines, IL provides a loving, caring, and educational environment for children from six weeks old and up. The school offers a balanced indoor and outdoor activities focusing on the children's motor, cognitive, and social skills development.

Recent review:

5.0
Rubber Ducky is the absolute best place for your infant or toddler. My son attended there from 12 weeks old until he was 3.5 Miss Mary and Miss Chris are so loving and will become like family. It is clear that they truly care about the kids at their daycare.

Meghan M


A-Karrasel Child Care Centers

1920 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Starting at $75/wk

A-Karrasel Child Care Center is located in Des Plaines, Illinois. The center is focused on the complete development and well-being of a child. Experienced teachers provide children with age-appropriate learning that aims to enhance social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, tools that are...

CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION DEMONSTRATION CENTER

1600 E Golf Rd Rm 1630, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

Established in 1991, Child Development Education Demonstration Center provides quality childcare to the community of Des Plaines. They use play as the medium through which learning occurs. Their curriculum seeks to enrich the growth of each child with activities that range from math and science to...

First Congregational United Church of Christ

766 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

First Congregational United Church of Christ provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Des Plaines, 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...

One Hope United Des Plaines Child Development Center

9375 Church St., Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

Des Plaines Child Development Center has provided the highest quality care and education that parents have trusted for more than 32 years - the first 30 as a model employer sponsored day care for Lutheran General Hospital. Our facility has 25,000 sq. ft. of program space with spacious, welcoming...

Children's Choice at Holy Family Medical Center

100 North River Rd., Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

Children's Choice Learning Center at Holy Family Medical Center

Northwest Suburban Day Care Center Inc

1755 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Starting at $205/wk

Northwest Suburban Day Care Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers subsidized care for children of low-income parents. The center serves children ages fifteen months to five years old providing them a warm, friendly atmosphere where they can learn, make new friends and develop to...

All American Children Day Care Center

699 Albany Ln, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

All American Children Day Care Center located in 699 Albany Ln Des Plaines Illinois is a childcare provider that offers a nurturing and safety environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. The center was founded in 1983 and offers different programs for...

Anis Daycare

2146 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Ani's Daycare located in Des Plaines Illinois is a listed home-based childcare center that provides a safe and nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves infants, toddlers and pre-kindergartens. It offers before and after school programs. The facility is open from Mondays through...

DIANE BLOOM

2085 Nimitz Dr, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $203/wk

Diane Bloom located in Nimitz Dr Des Plaines Illinois is a licensed home-based childcare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves infant, toddlers, pre-kindergartens, and school age children. It has a capacity of 8 children at the maximum and is open from...

Toddler Town

1663 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $210/wk

Toddler Town in Des Plaines, Illinois, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from one month to five years old and a half and provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's...

Ceda Northwest Head Start

1170 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

Ceda Northwest Head Start is a comprehensive child care program operating in Des Plaines. Illinois. The program is offered to children ages three to five years old, which aims to prepare them for future success in school. The Head Start program provides services for qualified children belonging to...

Kiddie Palace Child Care

Kiddie Palace Child Care

928 Long Rd, Glenview, IL

Starting at $300/wk

4.9

(17)

Are you looking for a safe, loving, and caring environment for your child? Are you searching a place where your child feels comfortable, and you have a peace of mind while you are away? Kiddie Palace Child Care is the place where your child gets one on one attention. Here are eleven reasons why you...

Recent reviews:

5.0
This truly is the most amazing place to send your child too! I have been sending my son here for about 2 years now! When I drop him off on my way to work, I know he is going to be well cared for the entire day. I addition, my son truly enjoys coming here as he is...

Sam G


Storytime Learning Center

Storytime Learning Center

1814 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL

Costimate: $298/wk

5.0

(1)

Storytime Learning Center is a fully licensed preschool located in East Glenview. Currently we serve children starting at 15 months and have classes through Kindergarten. Storytime Learning Center was founded with one purpose - to build a space for all students to grow, learn and create with each...

Recent review:

5.0
I have two children who currently attend Storytime Learning Center. Both are doing very well and love their teachers. Great facility, very clean, healthy food, peaceful environment.

Nick


Dreamers Child Care

Dreamers Child Care

2682 Golf Rd, Glenview, IL

Costimate: $298/wk

5.0

(3)

Dreamers Childcare and preschool!! Our center offers love and learning under one roof! Here at Dreamers, we provide a second home for your child, a place of comfort and security. Our infant/toddler program provides a secure environment that is fulfilling, enriching and supporting of all possible...

Recent reviews:

5.0
If you are looking for good quality daycare where the staff truly care about your child, look no further than Dreamers. We started at Dreamers in October 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, and as first time parents we were understandably nervous about leaving our...

Connor H


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


Little Bird Child Care

Little Bird Child Care

3854 Birchwood Avenue, Skokie, IL

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(6)

Are you looking for a safe, loving, and caring environment for your child? Are you searching for a place where your child feels comfortable, and you have a peace of mind while you are away? Little Birds Child Care is the place where your child gets one on one attention. You will receive daily...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Little bird is amazing. We are so grateful to have found Mazhar. We have sent 2kids here and both have flourished. Our youngest is still at little bird and we continue to be grateful to have found little bird. The kids get healthy meals made at the home everyday...

Gladys M


Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

7622 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Starting at $185/wk

5.0

(4)

We are an extraordinary European childcare. We are awarded by an Illinois Excellerate Program. It's because of our warm environment, health and safety of our children, education of our employees (all teachers have Master s degree in ECE). We are not just a licensed daycare. We offer the best care...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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Katarzyna P


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


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


lily's home day care

lily's home day care

620 N.Pine Street, Mount Prospect, IL

Costimate: $262/wk

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Lily's Home Day Care! About me: Energetic, committed and loyal! Professional, fun, caring, and loving! Philosophy 1. Our goal is to provide excellent childcare by having an environment that is safe and fun for the children to learn and play. 2.My Program will be build on children's...

Recent reviews:

5.0
While parents are undoubtedly the biggest influence on a child's development and social interaction, there are gaps and opportunities for people such as Lilyana to make positive influences. Each day in Lilyana's care is quality stimulation and growth opportunity...

Davis S


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


The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience

343 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL

Costimate: $266/wk

See what makes each TLE Center such a vibrant, happy place-and what sets us apart in the early childhood education industry. With attention to every detail, we design TLE Centers to foster an environment where early childhood education feels comfortable, safe and fun - and encourages a young...

Stellina Daycare

Stellina Daycare

8238 N Harlem, Niles, IL

Starting at $50/day

Stellina Home Daycare offers flexible, year-round child care and preschool program with STEAM activities and research based curriculum for children 1-5. We provide also infant care option with experienced teachers with low ratio 1:2(infants and toddlers) and 1:4 (3-5). Our teachers are CPR and First...

Dreamers at Palatine childcare center

Dreamers at Palatine childcare center

345 N Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL

Costimate: $230/wk

At Dreamers, your child will be exposed to the most innovative, creative, and influential environment that will shape their cognitive development and expose them to new concepts, ideas, & help shape them into becoming autonomous and empathetic thinkers. Dreamers is a family owned business and has a...

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...

yachad kids academy

701 Aptakisic Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

Costimate: $232/wk

Daycare center, Afterschool program. Our goal is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 15 months to 12 years old. Welcome to Yachad Kids Academy, a place for parents, teachers, and administrators to...

Montessori at Home

Montessori at Home

9401 Forestview Rd, Evanston, IL

Costimate: $264/wk

Montessori at Home is a small, family-centered facility for young children that is dedicated to quality education based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

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.

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