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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Evanston, IL

Take A Break Playcare

5.0

Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we call and check in on him.

- Jonathan M

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

Little Bird Child Care

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 and they love love all the wonderful...

- Gladys M

Jolly Fun House Playschools

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

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 help with my child's separation...

- Jennifer T

Drop-in child care in Evanston, IL

Covenant Nursery School

3637 Golf Rd, Evanston, IL

Starting at $4400/day

Covenant Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian, private developmental nursery school based in Evanston, Illinois. The school utilizes a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach to help develop social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language skills of children. Covenant Nursery...

Northminster Nursery School

2515 Central Park Ave, Evanston, IL

Starting at $400/mo

Northminster Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian, private developmental nursery school based in Evanston, Illinois. The school utilizes a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach to help develop social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language skills of children. Covenant...

Right At School

Right At School

990 Grove Street Suite 500, Evanston, IL

Costimate: $283/wk

Right At School provides meaningful before- and after-school enrichment programs located right at your child's school. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning and a commitment to healthy living. We have school-based programs at the following Evanston/Skokie schools: Bessie Rhodes - After...

Little Lambs Daycare

1400 Ashland Ave # 4, Evanston, IL

Costimate: $229/wk

Little Lambs Daycare is a child care company that offers early childhood development and education programs for preschool and school-age kids. The company is located in Evanston, Illinois and implements a theme-based curriculum in all of its programs. The company also provides drop-in and hourly...

Steve & Kate's Camp: Evanston

Steve & Kate's Camp: Evanston

425 Dempster, Evanston, IL

Costimate: $283/wk

At Steve & Kates, we believe that when you trust kids, they develop the confidence to trust themselves, and learn to use their own judgment. So we built a summer camp that puts kids in charge. Because unlike traditional schools, summer gives us the freedom to reinvent learning in a way that allows...

Take A Break Playcare

Take A Break Playcare

2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Starting at $12/hr

5.0

(1)

Take A Break Playcare offers on demand babysitting in a playroom. Parents drop off children for staff supervised play. We accept children ages 3 months - 13 years. We do not accept any sick children. We are not a daycare facility. At a basic level, we offer babysitting in a storefront playroom....
5.0
"Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we...

Jonathan M


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....
5.0
"Our Children love Auntie!!! She has been our care giver for the past 6 years and two children with another one going to her in the fall. She is awesome potty trained both children. Always will to offer extra care if need for extend stays, overnight care if you...

Eric F


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...
5.0
"Little Bird has cared for both of my children. My son was with LBC from 18 months to 3 years old. LBC did an amazing job preparing him for preschool. My daughter has been with LBC since 6 weeks old. She's blossomed and enjoys the variety of activities offered....

Erica


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...
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...
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


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...
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


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


Coddled Care

Coddled Care

2335 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, IL

Starting at $1733/mo

5.0

(1)

Organic childcare for infants and toddlers ages 3 months - 3 years.
5.0
"We are so thankful for the excellent care given to our grandson in both the infant area and the toddler area. He has aged out now but we couldn't be happier with your wonderful beginnings in his life. Thank you to all of your special employees."

Beth H


Angel Wings Daycare Center

Angel Wings Daycare Center

5363 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

Costimate: $142/wk

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...

Sarah's Christian Group Home Daycare

1810 N Mulligan Ave, Chicago, IL

Costimate: $140/wk

Here at Sarah's Christian Group Home Day Care, we Love, we play, we learn, and we grow together. "Providing Quality Care""Train Up a Child in the way he should go and when he is old, He will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6..Education in the home FIRST, forms the child throughout His or Her...

Wonderland Activities Center

Wonderland Activities Center

1927 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Costimate: $272/wk

Wonderland Activities Center is a Children s Activities Facility providing session based drop off classes for toddlers and preschoolers. Classes are theme based with a curriculum focused on learning through play, art, literature, games, and music. Classes cultivate positive peer socialization,...

Stretch Dance Studio

Stretch Dance Studio

2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL

Starting at $255/day

Stretch Dance Studio, located in Chicago, IL, offers dance classes for adults and children ages 2 and up. Their Dance Program aims to teach fundamentals of all forms of dance and increase physical and mental fitness while providing a fun environment for instructional techniques and creative...

Little Angels Early Childhood Center

Little Angels Early Childhood Center

3613 W Devon, Chicago, IL

Costimate: $209/wk

Little Angels is a city and state licensed daycare center located on the north side of Chicago near Lincoln/Devon. We are open Monday - Friday from 6am - 6pm and currently enrolling children 15 months - 12 years old. We serve nutritious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks daily. Our qualified and...

Happy Kids Daycare

105 WAYS Armitage Ave Chicago, Chicago, IL

Costimate: $184/wk


Sunnyside Daycare

Sunnyside Daycare

3542 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

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...

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