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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Algonquin, IL

Kiki's Little TLC

5.0

Love Kiki's little TLC! It's a great learning and fun environment for children. I would definitely recommend it to everyone!

- Mary W

Miss Angela's Home Daycare

5.0

Wonderful caregiver located in a great neighborhood with happy respectful children of her own. Definitely a blessing to have Angela care for your children when needed!

- Sydney M.

Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

5.0

I used this Daycare for 3 years between my 2 sons. It is amazing to find an at home day care that has 2 full-time adults; that is rare to find. Ms. Anita is so gentle and calming for my little guy and is great with babies. Ms. Diane runs a safe environment where she sticks to the rules so kids...

- Jackie B.

Miles Of Smiles Daycare

5.0

Nicole at Miles of Smiles Daycare was fantastic! Our two boys instantly felt welcomed and comfortable in her care and loved going each day. The daycare's size is small enough where children are receiving personalized, individualized care but still get to enjoy the socialization aspects. There is a...

- Care member

Naghma's Family Child Care

5.0

My two toddlers have been going there since they were 2 and have a blast there. They have honestly started to behave better since they are around other kids there. Im grateful for their help in assisting me with a discounted rate for my little family. If it wasn't for you guys I don't know what I...

- Brendan

Drop-in daycares in Algonquin, IL

Kiki's Little TLC

Kiki's Little TLC

260 Prestwicke Blvd, Algonquin, IL

5.0

(2)

'Kiki's Little TLC', is a small in-home childcare located in Algonquin, for newborns to school age kids. I offer developmental appropriate play-based activities such as; sensory arts & crafts, reading, music, French teaching, outdoor activities, zoo, parks, and library adventures. 'Kiki's Little...
5.0
"Love Kiki's little TLC! It's a great learning and fun environment for children. I would definitely recommend it to everyone!"

Mary W


Nicole's In-home Child Care

Nicole's In-home Child Care

4410 Whitehall Ln, Algonquin, IL

Hello and thanks for reading my profile! I am a certified educator and have been working as an elementary school social worker for the past 5 years. I am looking to take a break from my career so I can stay at home with my 8 month old daughter. My daughter and I both love children of all ages and...

Happy Home Childcare in Algonquin offers a warm, caring atmosphere for your kids. Our licensed home-based childcare program offers learning through play and structured setting. CDA qualified, CPR trained, and highly experienced caregivers (over 10 years and counting) provide the professional, but...

Miss Angela's Home Daycare

Miss Angela's Home Daycare

48 Honeysuckle Lane, Crystal Lake, IL

5.0

(12)

Hello! I am looking to care for children ages 15 months - 5 years. I would prefer clients who are teachers or have a similar schedule. However, I am also able to accommodate a part time schedule. I can begin mid-late August of 2019. In addition to over 25 years of experience caring for children,...
5.0
"Miss Angela is absolutely the best of the best! I don't know where to begin, she has become such a special person in our lives. She takes amazing care of my little ones and we trust her like family. My girls are always soooo excited to go to Miss Angela's house,...

Allison K.


Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

26747 W. Apple Tree Lane, Barrington, IL

5.0

(2)

Apple Tree Preschool and Daycare is a state licensed childcare facility in Barrington, Illinois. My name is Diane Scardino, I have been providing licensed childcare for 25 years. I have a certificate in Early Childhood Education and I am a member of local childcare associations. My assistant and I...
5.0
"Apple Tree Daycare is a wonderful home daycare facility. My daughter has been going to Ms. Diane and Ms. Anita since she was 4 months old. She absolutely loves them both, all of her friends and all of the fun activities she gets to do everyday. My daughter...

Mary J


Miles Of Smiles Daycare

Miles Of Smiles Daycare

2941 Hillsboro Ln., Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0

(3)

Hello! My name is Nicole. Welcome to the Miles of Smiles Daycare, where we are very excited to meet with you and your family. I'm located in Lake in the Hills, IL (by Sunset Park). I love taking care of children. I believe in developing a whole child with their social, emotional, cognitive and...
5.0
"Miles of Smiles Daycare was great in caring for my son. He always had a smile on his face and Nicole treated him like her own grandson. If you are on the fence, don't be, it's a great safe environment, your child will love it!"

Anamaria P.


Little Angels Childcare

Little Angels Childcare

6002 Hampton Dr, Carpentersville, IL

5.0

(1)

My in home childcare has immediate openings for children, ages newborn and up, My program is a full day, full year program for your child. We design our academic curriculum based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards for Pre-K and to build school readiness skills for kindergarten. Center type...

Naghma's Family Child Care

Naghma's Family Child Care

4302 Larkspur Lane, Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0

(2)

We are a family child care business that we run from our home. We are a mother daughter team that tackles education (children's homework) and play time together. My mom is the fun energetic one that loves to run jump and play with the kiddos and I am more of the get your homework done before you can...
5.0
"My two toddlers have been going there since they were 2 and have a blast there. They have honestly started to behave better since they are around other kids there. Im grateful for their help in assisting me with a discounted rate for my little family. If it wasn't...

Brendan


Sunshine Child Care

Sunshine Child Care

1162 Preston Ave., Elgin, IL

5.0

(1)

Sunshine Child Care is a private in-home daycare offering a positive, loving, and safe environment. I am a professional licensed child care provider with several years experience. My home is conveniently located in Elgin just a couple minutes from the I-90 tollway. Our daily schedule consist of a...
5.0
"I am so glad I chose Sunshine Child Care! Loretta does a wonderful job and my son is very happy there. He has learned a lot and she really goes the extra mile always! She is really devoted to the kids and very attentive. Very happy about my choice, couldn't be...

Lory P.


Kidzworld Learning Centre

Kidzworld Learning Centre

11N415 Hunter Trail, Elgin, IL

5.0

(1)

My name is Christine. I am a mom of six children and I home schooled all of them. I am a licensed daycare located in Elgin, west of Randall Rd. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I also teach a full preschool curriculum during school year, piano, and have circle time with the little ones singing and...
5.0
"We interviewed with Chris to take care of our 3 month old. We were very impressed with her, her daycare atmosphere and the program she offered. The only reason we chose not to use her was that she was a little bit out of the way for our commute to work but would...

Blaine W.


The Little Garden School

The Little Garden School

9215 Gardner Road, Fox River Grove, IL

5.0

(2)

Looking for a wonderful place for your children to spend time? We are a small, high quality, DCFS Licensed, play-based childcare program in Fox River Grove. We offer drop-in childcare for ages 6 weeks to 6 years and preschool for 2-6 years old. Run by a certified teacher and mother, The Little...
5.0
"I was so thrilled to find the Little Garden School!! It was exactly what I was searching for, for so long. The environment is warm and inviting with lots of natural toys for the little ones and fantastic educational materials for the older kids. The staff is very...

Polina S.


Kathryn's Nanny/Babysitting Service

Kathryn's Nanny/Babysitting Service

871 High Street, Elgin, IL

5.0

(2)

My name is Kathryn Miller and an experienced babysitter/nanny and mother. I am looking for a stable, long-term nanny position with a child near the age of my own (born early March, 2017). I would also be amenable to care in my home for a lower rate. I am also happy to take a part-time position if...
5.0
"Kathryn was our full time nanny for my daughter until she went to school. She handled anything I asked and had a great attitude. She was always very nice and my daughter loved her. I think sick one time in three years and she offered to still come to work. She...

Deanna


Home Away From Home Daycare

Home Away From Home Daycare

201 Garden Drive, Elgin, IL

4.0

(1)

I have been a licensed head teacher in Early Childhood Education for over 25 years.I offer affordable rates with full and part-time care. I am experienced and well trained in childcare.I know each child is a individual and they are treated with kindness and respect.I have been a head teacher in...
4.0
"I've truly enjoyed having my children at this in-home daycare for the past 4 years. Jenny has cared for both of my children since birth and prepared them for traditional daycare in such a way, that they are both excelling academically well beyond their...

Ladaska B.


Ola Daycare

Ola Daycare

5934 Betty Gloyd Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0

(1)

Ola's Daycare is a living home day services. We serve families with children from 3 months old to school age. We provide a loving, fun activity and exciting experience for children. We are opened from Monday through Saturday from 6.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment for the tour of...

The Kids' Movement

The Kids' Movement

209 Rainbow Drive, Sleepy Hollow, IL

Your child will spend their days in a space that has an entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. We see great blue herons, cranes, deer, hawks, and more! If we want to grow heart-centered, intelligent, creative children...they need to see and experience the seasons, feel the sunlight, breathe fresh...

Little Llamas Home Day Care

Little Llamas Home Day Care

296 Hickory Drive, Crystal Lake, IL

Little Llamas is a home day care located in Crystal Lake, IL. We are available for full and part time child care for all ages. Meals are included in the weekly cost. Little Llamas is owned and run by Ashley Castellano. Background check is available and both Ashley and her oldest daughter are...

Happy Hippos Daycare

Happy Hippos Daycare

5402 CROSSVIEW LN, Lake in the Hills, IL

Hello! My name is Juliana! Welcome to the Happy Hippos Daycare where we are very excited to meet with you and your family. I am located in Lake in the Hills, IL. I love taking care of children! I believe in developing a whole child with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. I...

Today's Tots Home Daycare

Today's Tots Home Daycare

1404 Gardina Vista, Crystal Lake, IL

In-Home Childcare/ Full-Time (5 days per week) Part-Time (3-4 days per week) During the month, many activities take place which help promote basic skills (letter & number recognition, color & shape recognition, large motor skills, small motor skills, etc.) - Meals & Snacks Included in...

Destiny's Summer Care

Destiny's Summer Care

10558 Fleetwood Street, Huntley, IL

Certified school nurse who is home during the summer months looking to provide daycare in my home during the summer. I work with special needs children as a part of my job so I am familiar and comfortable with any and all kinds of kids! Part-time or Full-time. RN who is CPR/AED certified with 2...

Lottie's Home Day Care

Lottie's Home Day Care

1182 Sweetwater, Lake in the Hills, IL

LICENSED IN HOME CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Preschool curriculum provided, circle time, art, music, exploration, science, math and large motor/outdoor activities. Structured preschool program, adjusted to each child's individual needs. One on one developmental program, proven success. Great...

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