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Bambino Land Child Care

5.0

Julie is an amazing childcare provider! She watched my kids up until kindergarten. The best home cooked meals, safe and lovely environment. I trust her and recommend her 100%! We miss her alot!

- Juliana P

Jamie M's Home Day Care, Inc

5.0

My two little kids went to this AMAZING daycare. Miss Jamie is the most loving, thoughtful and caring teacher your little ones could ask for. Her teaching experience and professional approach will make any worry you might have to go away. Your children will feel welcomed and loved in her beautiful...

- Natalia

Wild Grace Nursery School

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Wild Grace! Sending my child to daycare for the first time was nerve-wracking, but having the wonderful team at Wild Grace has made the transition a breeze. Our child gets wonderful care and endless activities, playtime and exploration. I would not hesitate...

- Kelsey R

Kidz Day Care

5.0

My little Adi loves to see Miss Susan every morning. I know she's in the best hands.

- Melinda

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

Drop-in daycares in Lake Forest, IL

Banner Day Camp Inc

1225 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL

Starting at $2920/day

Banner Day Camp, Inc. based in Lake Forest, IL offers Banner Beginnings, Junior Camp, Senior Camp, Tween Camp, and CIT/SIT programs. The center specializes in children ages three years to Ninth Grade. The camp aims to create the best environment for each camper and go above and beyond to ensure that...

Bambino Land Child Care

Bambino Land Child Care

1559 Valencia Way, Mundelein, IL

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(2)

My name is Julie. I'm a mother to friendly and sweet 14-year-old twin girls. I am willing to share my home and loving attention with more children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years. I realize that not every mother gets the privilege of staying home with their little ones, so if I can help your family by...
5.0
"Julie is an amazing childcare provider! She watched my kids up until kindergarten. The best home cooked meals, safe and lovely environment. I trust her and recommend her 100%! We miss her alot!"

Juliana P


Jamie M's Home Day Care, Inc

Jamie M's Home Day Care, Inc

1400 Marcy Lane, Wheeling, IL

Starting at $280/wk

4.4

(7)

**NO OPENINGS** My home daycare is licensed by DCFS and Village. I have been in business for 24 years. With the proper DCFS paperwork filled out, I am also available to do back up care. I am a member of the state food program so your child will get balanced meals. I am First Aid, CPR, Sids/SUIDS...
5.0
"My child went to Jamie's from infant up until kindergarten and I could not have had a better experience with her. She was absolutley amazing with my child. Due to being a part of the food program, at the beginning of every month she has a food plan that shows...

Nancy


Wild Grace Nursery School

Wild Grace Nursery School

237 Everts Pl, Highwood, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

5.0

(1)

Wild Grace provides a boutique home-based childcare setting where every child is treated with respect, compassion, empathy, inclusiveness, and patience. Our philosophy and curriculum are a combination of various child development approaches focused on the WHOLE child.The Wild Grace approach will...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Wild Grace! Sending my child to daycare for the first time was nerve-wracking, but having the wonderful team at Wild Grace has made the transition a breeze. Our child gets wonderful care and endless activities, playtime and...

Kelsey R


Kidz Day Care

Kidz Day Care

1531 Glenn Dr, North Chicago, IL

Starting at $135/wk

5.0

(5)

Kidz Day Care is located in North Chicago, IL and is within 10 minutes of most major businesses in the city (Great Lakes Naval Base, Abbott (Abbvie), Emco, Lovell VA, and Uline. My business has been established in the community for 26+ years. We provide PEACE OF MIND for working parents. The...
5.0
"My little Adi loves to see Miss Susan every morning. I know she's in the best hands."

Melinda


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 of Crescent, is absolutely wonderful. When I suddenly needed a caregiver for my toddler because my mother-in-law had to travel overseas, I contacted Asima to see if she could temporarily take care of my child. She was quick to respond and...

Lola L


Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

2420 9th Pkwy, Waukegan, IL

Starting at $200/wk

We are a licensed, Accredited, QRS Star level 3 home daycare. Certified in First Aid, CPR and CDA. We provide care for children ages 6wks-12yrs. We strive to provide the best care for children not only physically but educationally and developmentally. This is a daycare where your child will learn...

Kathy's Daycare

Kathy's Daycare

1111 Dogwood Ct, Lake Zurich, IL

Starting at $180/wk

Childcare Monday-Friday, I have full-time/ openings in my Lake Zurich home. Newborns are welcome. I am a pastors wife and have been doing childcare in my home for over 25+ years! Very reasonable rates. Many references available. Please call me if you are interested. Thanks, Kathy (847) 334-2036.

Bundle Of Joy Childcare

Bundle Of Joy Childcare

1529 13TH STREET, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Bundle of Joy is a safe, loving daycare home with CDA, Silver star rating with ExceleRate Illinois and accredited with NAFCC. Our all-inclusive program provides quality childcare to children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. We provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and extracurricular activities. We...

My Kempo

My Kempo

810 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

We are a unique martial arts studio in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, that offers Boxing, Tai Chi, Viet Vo Dao, and Youth Boxing programs. We have more than 30 years experience in the teaching of these arts. Practicing martial arts improves cardiovascular fitness, concentration, and coordination. Our...

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...

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...

MVP Sports Academy

MVP Sports Academy

140 Oakwood Rd, Lake Zurich, IL

State of the art facility that provides educational and developmental instruction. Specializing in all aspects of baseball, softball, and speed & agility.

Loving Home Daycare

Loving Home Daycare

2545 Live Oak Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL

Costimate: $201/wk


URJ Olin- Sang- Ruby Union Institute

555 Skokie Blvd Ste 333, Northbrook, IL

The URJ Olin- Sang- Ruby Union Institute in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin is an American Camp Association-accredited camp for children from the third to the twelfth grade. Their summer camp provides a venue for Jewish children to build life-long friendships, participate in fun summer activities, and explore...

Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School

9300 Capitol Dr, Wheeling, IL

The Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School in Wheeling, Illinois provides AM and PM care for children from fifteen months to twelve years old. They also provide age-appropriate classes for infants up to school-age children. Morning sessions are from 8:45 AM to 12 noon while full day sessions last...

Camp Chi

3050 Woodridge Ln, Northbrook, IL

Camp Chi based in Northbrook, IL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring a strong and vibrant Jewish life and community. The camp is open to campers ages nine to sixteen years old and aims to help children developmentally and socially encouraged to explore and discover new talents and...

Homerun Sports & Fitness LLC

140 E Main St, Lake Zurich, IL

Starting at $100/hr

Homerun Sports & Fitness LLC in Lake Zurich, IL offers a summer camp program that makes the campers tougher, faster, and stronger. They feature college and high school athletes who demonstrate the motivation and passion of a champion. The children will gain the confidence to excel at competitions...

Jay's Camp, Inc

23160 N Old Mchenry Rd, Lake Zurich, IL

Jay's Camp, Inc in Lake Zurich, Illinois seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun camping environment that is fit for the camper’s overall growth and development. It is a campsite that can accommodate different activities and sports recreation for a once in a lifetime treat.

Camp Horseshoe

PO Box 1938, Highland Park, IL

Starting at $5200/day

Camp Horseshoe in Highland Park, IL is a camp and center for boys that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sports, music, adventure,...

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