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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

lily's home day care

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 for our son. She offers not only...

- Davis S

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

Kids Village Learning Center LLC

5.0

We are so happy to have found Kids Village Learning Center. Ms. Jasna is the BEST! She is always so happy to see us every morning and you can see how much she cares for my son. He really enjoys going to Kids Village and I have peace of mind knowing that he's in good hands!!

- Dineen

Drop-in child care in Palatine, IL

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...

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.

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


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...
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


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
"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 Children's Private Homeschool

The Children's Private Homeschool

Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL

Costimate: $230/wk

THE CHILDREN'S PRIVATE HOMESCHOOL Nurse Owned & Operated Private School In A Home Setting Accepting 6Wks - 4Yrs Safe & Secure * View Your Child Online * A True Learning Experience * Small Class Size * Pick-up Service Available (Spaces Limited!) * After Hour, Drop-In, & Weekend Programs...

Acarath Montessori Center

Acarath Montessori Center

22 Kristin Dr, Schaumburg, IL

Starting at $1355/mo

Established in 1987 we run an excellent Summer and Fall program for children ages 3-9 years old. Our academic program is beyond any other in the area. Included activities are dance, gymnastics, art, music and sports skills. Children also have a half hour swim lesson every day. Our staff to...

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...

Skylar's Spectacular Summer

Skylar's Spectacular Summer

4126 Three Lakes Dr., Long Grove, IL

I'm offering summer daycare at my home in Long Grove, IL. I am a sophomore pre-med student at Northwestern University majoring in Neuroscience. I have decided to spend this summer hosting a children's day camp. I am certified in basic life support (BLS), first aid, asthma and inhaler protocol, as...

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...

Just Like Home

Just Like Home

840 Fair Lane, Northbrook, IL

Starting at $185/wk


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...

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...

Kiddie Academy of Itasca

Kiddie Academy of Itasca

1133 N Prospect Ave, Itasca, IL

Costimate: $236/wk

1.5

(2)

We are newly Daycare Educational childcare in Itasca area. We just open our doors on November 3rd 2020. We offer childcare from 6 weeks to 12 years of age including E-Learning. We follow Accredited curriculum for all children lesson plans. We also have a fully Equipped kitchen and we prep our fresh...

KidTown USA

1425 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL

Starting at $135/wk

KidTown USA is a unique childcare facility in Buffalo Grove. Our mission is to provide a unique and quality learning experiences for children that will help prepare them for their adventures in grade school and beyond. We provide Drop-In & half-day enrichment programs for children ages three and up....

JFH Academy

1001 Oak Avenue, Prospect Heights, IL

Costimate: $210/wk

Our Nationally Accredited private school offers the Creative Curriculum Program a very developmental, hands-on early childhood educational program for children age six weeks thru five years. We also have a private grade school servicing Kindergarten thru primary grades. The school is located in...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Schaumburg

651 Windsor Drive, Schaumburg, IL

Starting at $257/wk

The La Petite Academy Child Care-Schaumburg is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. The Academy is a family-oriented learning center that maintains constant communication with the children's parents. The center organizes a lot of activities for parents to participate in, such as field trips, Parents’...

Inspired Care Home Health

1600 Golf Road Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL

Costimate: $240/wk

Inspired Care Home Health provides high quality, client-centered and affordable Home Care services to our clients to assist them to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Their individual needs are carefully assessed, understood and met through the...

Kids Village Learning Center LLC

Kids Village Learning Center LLC

33 Rutledge Road, Wethersfield, CT

Costimate: $250/wk

5.0

(3)

At Kids Village Learning Center we offer full-time and part-time care for infants through age 5 along with before & after school care for children ages 5 through 12. We will offer a drop in by the hour care for those who need last minute care.
5.0
"Ms. Lejla was a very patient and loving caregiver. Our daughter clearly enjoyed spending time with her, and she was a pleasure to be around. We would like to send her our sincerest thanks!"

Jasna D


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