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Recent family child care reviews in Waukegan, IL

Donna D

5.0

I have never felt bad for leaving my son with her since day one! My son and I love her like she were part of our family. I highly recommend Donna. I'm thankful everyday for the love and care she continues to provide. My son loves Donna so much that by Saturday evening, he's walking around the house...

- Tracie P

Auntie Gwen's Child Care

5.0

Don't know a kid that didn't leave this daycare ready to take on Kindergarten! Gwen truly loves kids, and makes efforts in connecting children with their parents.

- Geraldine R

Little Bear Child Development Center

5.0

My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard time transitioning into new...

- Mary D

Deanna S

5.0

Deanna has watched my daughter full time since she was 9 weeks old. My daughter loves Deanna and her family. We couldn't have found a better home away from home for her while we work. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to recommend Deanna!

- Kristina B

Beyond Your Dreams Daycare Inc

5.0

Both of my daughters have gone to Beyond Your Dreams Daycare for the past three years. The care they receive there is second to none! My girls have learned so much while they are there through structured activities and through free play. They feel so loved and are excited to go back everyday!...

- Kathy

Family child care in Waukegan, IL

Donna D

Donna D

2021 Kingston Rd., Waukegan, IL

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(1)

I am a licensed home daycare provider in the North Waukegan area. I have been doing daycare since 2002. I am CPR/first aid certified and have had my background checked through the state of Illinois. I belong to a food program which means that I have to provide well balanced meals to all children....
5.0
"I have never felt bad for leaving my son with her since day one! My son and I love her like she were part of our family. I highly recommend Donna. I'm thankful everyday for the love and care she continues to provide. My son loves Donna so much that by Saturday...

Tracie P


Auntie Gwen's Child Care

1500 N Martin Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

5.0

(2)

Established in 2013, Auntie Gwen's Child Care offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.
5.0
"Don't know a kid that didn't leave this daycare ready to take on Kindergarten! Gwen truly loves kids, and makes efforts in connecting children with their parents."

Geraldine R


Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

3.0

(2)

Little Bear Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from two to nine years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...
5.0
"My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard...

Mary D


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...

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...

Joy Daycare & Child Learning Center

Joy Daycare & Child Learning Center

2000 Western Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $218/wk

Joy Daycare is a spacious, safe, and welcoming childcare facility ready to meet the needs of our community! Reach out to us today for more information on enrolling your children intro our top of the line program. We are now offering child care for children Kindergarten through third grade who are...

Patti Cake Child Care

919 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL

Starting at $195/wk

Patti Cake Child Care located at 919 W Greenwood Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois offers a child care environment that provides a positive learning experience. The center is staffed with trained professionals that guide and meet the children's growth and developmental needs. Learning at Patti Cake is made...

Little Chickadees's

511 N Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Little Chickadee's Daycare has serviced the Lake County, IL community for 17 years. We have extensive experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. We are currently changing our new program to cater to school-age children. We specialize in Before and After School Care with...

Patti Cake of Chicago

2410 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Patti Cake of Chicago provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for preschool kids. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.

Children's Garden Daycare, Inc.

18 Philippa Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $241/wk

Children's Garden Daycare, Inc. provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

Bear Hug Daycare, Inc.

1036 Westmoreland Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $241/wk

Bear Hug Daycare in Waukegan, Illinois seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.

Martha's Day Care

1702 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Martha's Day Care, located at 1702 Washington St., Waukegan, Illinois, is a child care facility that gives a nurturing learning environment for children. It promotes every child's individuality and reinforces the children's strengths through group activities. It fosters the students' developmentally...

Charlotte's Learning Center

2215 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Charlotte's Learning Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from six weeks to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

Cheryle L Johnson

2021 Catalpa St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $164/wk

Cheryle L Johnson owns and operates a child care facility located at 2021 Catalpa Street, Waukegan, Illinois. The licensed facility can accommodate a maximum of 12 children in a safe and secure environment. Children at Cheryle L Johnson's facility are being provided with educational child care...

Children's Garden Day Care

18 Philippa Ave., Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Children's Garden Day Care is a safe and nurturing place in Waukegan, Illinois that offers educational child care services. The company serves children from infants through school-age children in a comfortable environment that supports growth and development. The staff at Children's Garden Day Care...

A A U W Nursery School

2500 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $214/wk

AAUW Nursery School in Waukegan, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center that can accommodate up to 40 children from three years to six years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and...

Kids R US Academy

2800 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Kids R US Academy is an early childhood education and child care provider located at 2800 Washington Street, Waukegan, Illinois. The company offers care and education for infants, toddlers and preschool children. Kids R US Academy operates from Mondays through Fridays, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Deanna S

Deanna S

3346 Carol Lane, Zion, IL

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(3)

I've had a licensed daycare home since 1997, located in Beach Park/Zion-serving areas from many local communities. Not only do I take pride in, and enjoy teaching children and watching them learn and grow. I have experience with ADHD, RSV, and special abilities. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac...
5.0
"Deanna has watched my daughter full time since she was 9 weeks old. My daughter loves Deanna and her family. We couldn't have found a better home away from home for her while we work. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to recommend Deanna!"

Kristina B


Beyond Your Dreams Daycare Inc

Beyond Your Dreams Daycare Inc

Gurnee, Gurnee, IL

Costimate: $221/wk

5.0

(9)

If you are looking for high quality, structure, and individualized child care with low ratios, Beyond Your Dreams Daycare is the place for you. We provide activities that are developmentally appropriate while recognizing the needs of each child. Field trips and family events are also a very...
5.0
"This daycare has been my rock for the past 7 years. I have had three children go through the daycare. BYDD is extremely dependable (In 7 years, they have only had to close their doors on one occasion)! Activities are wonderful and well thought out for different...

Brianne 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
"Avi aka THE PATCH has been with Susan for 2 years. Every morning she has a huge smile on her face and every evening gives hugs and kisses. Mrs. Susan is more then a daycare provider. Loves and cares for each and every child. Hands down she is the Best Provider in...

Kenyatta W


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Ratings for Waukegan, IL family child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Family Child Care in Waukegan, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.