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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Chicago, IL

Sun Down Care

5.0

Sun down care provides a safe, secure and interactive environment for children. The staff is also professional and friendly. It's a great option for date night!

- Shepale D.

Roscoe Sitters

5.0

We moved and miss our daycare providers so much. Our son loved going here. Highly recommend!

- Daniel S.

Children's Paradise Day Care

5.0

EXCELLENT DAY CARE AND A VERY NICE LADY MS MAXWELL USE TO WATCH MY KIDS AND THEY LOVE HER

- Catherine R.

Little Yellow House Day Care

5.0

The daycare was excellent. I was crying when we move out of state. I talked to the owner about the ugly review from Laura B , she developed the whole experience with that special family. How bad a person can hate. incredible!

- Care member

Winnie-The-Pooh Preschool

5.0

Nice teacher and place is fun for kids. they are very nice and care for kids always even in emergency.

- Mila D.

Drop-in child care in Chicago, IL

Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent

Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent

226 E. Illinois, Chicago, IL

Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. This location offers both English and full Spanish immersion programs. Your child will also take advantage of...

Happy Child Day Care, Inc.

Happy Child Day Care, Inc.

7750 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

At Happy Child Day Care Center, our goal is not only to provide quality educational experiences for children but also to be become a  character building center. We focus in the use of the child senses (touching, smelling, listening, tasting and looking). In which the developmental areas go hand...

LITTLE PEOPLE LEARNING INC. II

LITTLE PEOPLE LEARNING INC. II

1448 E. 53rd St, CHICAGO, IL

Starting at $1576/mo

Voted best daycare in Chicago 2019! Our nurturing diverse learning environment meets the needs of all families. We are located in the beautiful Downtown Hyde Park! Your child will feel safe, get lots of one -on-one attention, which will help to in developing a love for learning through our unique...

Angel Wings Daycare Center

Angel Wings Daycare Center

5363 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

After school program, Head Start, music classes. Children 6 weeks up to 12 years old. No registration fees. We accept cash and Action for Children Grant Program. Open Mon-Fri 6am-9p.m. Located on North ave and Long Ave and on 4248 S King drive. Nutritional meals served everyday. Offer drop in...

Agape Child Care

Agape Child Care

1237 W. Greenleaf, Chicago, IL

Hello, my name is Rosalind. I operate Agape Child Care Service. I am an in-home Child Care Provider. I have twenty years' experience as a licensed Childcare Provider in the City of Chicago. I relinquished my license in Excellent Standing in '2022. At which time I relocated to St. Louis MO. to care...

Kids Network Academy

Kids Network Academy

2930 N Campbell, Chicago, IL

Kids Network Academy is located in Logan Square with an unique focus on diversity and cultural responsiveness. We boast a diverse child population representing many different cultural groups. Our young scholars and parents, regardless of their cultural status, feel respected in our school. We ensure...

Royal Prep Daycare 2

Royal Prep Daycare 2

226 West 110th Place, Chicago, IL

Licensed Home Daycare/ Aftercare $150.00 a Week/ $70 Aftercare only Open 6am to 8m Ages 6 weeks to 12 years old Great staff and tutor/ Hot meals

The Nook, South Loop

The Nook, South Loop

1929 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL

The Nook Daycare is an individualized learning experience where children, parents, and teachers grow together to instill children with a love of learning.

Janet's Community Daycare Inc

Janet's Community Daycare Inc

8947 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Janets Community Daycare Inc offers the best care for our children we have a Lovin and caring staff we believe the children are our future it is our job to provide them with the best Educational skills so they can Learn,Play and Grow. We offer a healthy,safe, caring and loving environment for our...

Sunnyside Daycare

Sunnyside Daycare

3542 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL

We are a fully licensed Childcare facility with programs for Pre-K (2-4 years), Kindergarten (5-6 years) and Before/After-School (7-12 years). We are open from 6am to 6pm and highly qualified and well-trained staff members. We are certified in CPR, adult, child and Infant first aid care. We work...

Sun Down Care

Sun Down Care

5356 S Michgan Avenue, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Sun Down Care is an after hours child care service. The condo has been converted into a child friendly environment, and has a security system for all windows and doors. We offer care Tuesday - Thursday 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. and Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. our goal is to be available "when parents...
5.0
"Sun down care provides a safe, secure and interactive environment for children. The staff is also professional and friendly. It's a great option for date night!"

Shepale D.


Roscoe Sitters

Roscoe Sitters

3412 N. Kolmar, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Roscoe Sitters has created a positive, clean, and childlike atmosphere with plenty of fun and educational toys and books. We strongly believe in learning through play and focus on your child's natural curiosity of wonder and discovery. Our location is in Old Irving near Kilbourn Park (about 5...
5.0
"Definitely a home away from home experience."

Celeste P.


Children's Paradise Day Care

Children's Paradise Day Care

5618 South Morgan St., Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)

I will insure that your child will be loved and in excellent care here at Children Paradise Daycare. We provide a number of fun creative and interactive activities to keep your child engaged during our hours of operation, which are 6a.m. to 12a.m.
5.0
"EXCELLENT DAY CARE AND A VERY NICE LADY MS MAXWELL USE TO WATCH MY KIDS AND THEY LOVE HER"

Catherine R.


4.3

(4)

We have being active in this new facility since 2010, but I do have over 25 years of experience , I had a business back in 1995 for 7 years , I closed to take care my own kids and now I am here again , my kids are CPR , fist Aid certified , one is about to finish nurse school , so kids are in good...
5.0
"The daycare was excellent. I was crying when we move out of state. I talked to the owner about the ugly review from Laura B , she developed the whole experience with that special family. How bad a person can hate. incredible! "

Care member


Winnie-The-Pooh Preschool

6043 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

In addition to providing superior local preschool and pre-Kindergarten care, our program offers the best early education in the community. Our staff is very experienced, and all the staff have been here for more than 10 years. Our teachers are CPR and first aid trained professionals who truly love...
5.0
"Nice teacher and place is fun for kids. they are very nice and care for kids always even in emergency."

Mila D.


Rosie's Home Daycare

7822 South Eberhart Ave, Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)


A CHILD'S WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER

A CHILD'S WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER

2145 E 83RD ST, CHICAGO, IL

0ur Mission At A Child’s World our mission is to provide quality care through a safe developmentally appropriate environment. Our goal is to promote the development of the whole child by way of service to the child, their family and our community. Our focus is providing an excellent education...

In-home Childcare

In-home Childcare

1932 South Wabash Unit 3, Chicago, IL

Hi Families! I have 2 openings for full time care in my Chapel Hill home, located near Chapel Hill High School. A little about me... ** 19+ years nanny experience, including running my own home daycare for 10 years ** Certified nurse assistant with experience in the pediatric ICU ** BLS/First Aid...

www.firststepshomechildcare.com

www.firststepshomechildcare.com

3345 N. Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL

First Steps is a small, private home daycare area. We provide exceptional childcare for ages 6 weeks to 36 months in our cozy home setting. Overnight care. Babysitting Service.

Messiah's Angels Home Daycare

Messiah's Angels Home Daycare

7329 S. California Ave, Chicago, IL

I am a licensed home daycare provider by the State of Illinois. My hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ages ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. I have created a warm and caring atmosphere, with activities to enhance your child's learning and social development. In...

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Ratings for Chicago, IL drop-in child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 61 listed drop-in child care.