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Creative Kids

1512 W. Highland Avenue Chicago, IL

Play is the heart of our early childhood program. Children play with natural toys and materials and are guided through their day by a gentle rhythm of physical, cognitive, and creative play in addition to Organic (seasonally from our gardens) meals. Our program includes music from Flatts & Sharpe music company, cooking,...
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For Your Child Preschool

2411 N Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL

Preschool
Child care
For Your Child Preschool located in Chicago, IL offers a child-centered, teacher-guided curriculum for children between the ages of six weeks and five years old. The school provides Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and Prekindergarten programs and operates on weekdays from 7 AM to 6 PM.

Old Town School of Folk Music

4544 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL

The Old Town School of Music offers a summer camp for children from four to fifteen years old. The campers find themselves in an environment where they can freely participate in music, art, dance, and theater activities. Age appropriate groups are led by a diverse and musically-talented staff who encourage then to think...

All Aboard Learning Center

9244 S Racine Ave Chicago, IL

Child care
All Aboard Learning Center in Chicago, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center that can accommodate up to 86 children from three years to thirteen years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.

McDowell Head Start

1419 E 89th St Chicago, IL

Child care
The McDowell Head Start Center at the Elizabeth McDowell Elementary in Chicago, Illinois offers child care and preschool education to children from low-income families, from six weeks old up to five years old. Head Start prepares the children for further education by providing activities that stimulate the children's cognitive,...

Raise Up A Child

126 E 113th St Chicago, IL

Child care
Established in 2007, Raise Up A Child provides a warm and loving home for children to play and learn at their own pace. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play. Located in Chicago Illinois, childcare services are offered.

Global Learning Center

2600 S Union Ave Chicago, IL

Child care
Global Learning Center provides childcare services to the community of Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2008, they give each child a warm environment that encourages the development of socialization skills, independence and positive self-image.

Grow & Learn Therapy Service

6776 N Northwest Hwy Ste 1e Chicago, IL

Child care
Grow & Learn in Chicago, 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.

Les Finch's Learning Tree

4217 W 16th St Chicago, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Les Finch's Learning Tree is an early childhood program provider located at 4217 W 16th Street, Chicago, Illinois. The company accepts children from ages two to school-age and offers preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and before and after-school programs. Les Finch's Learning Tree provides children with a safe and...

MOL Infant Academy

2519 W 79th St Chicago, IL

MOL Infant Academy is an early childhood care and education program provider located at 2519 West 79th Street, Chicago, Illinois. The school can accommodate a maximum of thirty-two children in its licensed facility. MOL Infant Academy serves children ages six weeks through six years old in a safe, secure and intellectually...

Educare Center

5044 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL

Child care
Educare Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Chicago, Illinois, for kids from six weeks to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.

A Karrasel Happy Day Center Inc

7801 W Grand Ave Chicago, IL

Preschool
Child care
Established in 1967, A Karrasel Happy Day Center Inc provides an educational, loving and reliable care for young kids. Programs offered includes childcare and preschool. Located in Chicago Illinois, the operating hours are weekdays from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

Mary Meyer School

2817 N Pine Grove Ave Chicago, IL

Preschool
Child care
Mary Meyer School in Chicago, Illinois, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children ages three to four years old and provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and...

Smart From The Start Armitage, LLC

4135 W Armitage Ave Chicago, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Smart From The Start Armitage LLC provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Chicago, Illinois, for kids from infant, toddler, preschool, and after school program. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

Lincoln Park Coop Nursery School

1753 N Fern Ct Chicago, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Lincoln Park Coop Nursery School provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Chicago, Illinois, for kids from two to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.

Hermitage Playground Inc

5839 S Wood St Chicago, IL

Located in the Englewood community, Hermitage Park totals 1.08 acres and features a multi-purpose clubroom. Outside, the park offers a multi-purpose field, playground, spray pool, volleyball/tennis courts. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our ball fields. <br/> <br/>Park-goers can participate in seasonal...

White Steeple Preschool

5849 N Nina Ave Chicago, IL

White Steeple Preschool in Chicago, Illinois provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from three to five years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and...

Luna Park Daycare

3250 W Foster Avenue Chicago, IL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We strive to provide a high quality early childhood program for each child enrolled. Our quality program provides children with secure and caring relationships with educators and caregivers, stimulating learning opportunities and experiences that prepare them for the later school years. Our center provides a &quot;Learning...

Integrated Mandarin

5811 S. Ellis Chicago, IL

Integrated Mandarin incorporates Mandarin learning into your child's school curriculum. Students encounter the knowledge they learn in class in Mandarin simultaneously--and apply it immediately to their homework. Integrated Mandarin is developed by an University of Chicago alumnus with years of experience as an editor and...

Compass Health Center

2500 W Bradley Pl 100 Chicago, IL

Compass Health Center is Illinois' premier psychiatric care center. Our diverse clinical team at Compass creates a supportive environment with innovative strategies and a cutting-edge scientific approach to treatment. With a variety of treatments, including partial hospitalization program, school refusal program, intensive...

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Daycare centers near you in Chicago, IL offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Chicago, IL provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Chicago, IL for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Chicago, IL include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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