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Sunny Daycare

5.0

Ms. Melba has provided excellent care to our two daughters over the past 5 years. She loves and cares for my kids as her own. Her home is always safe and clean. The kids have a routine and know the expectations at Ms. Melba's daycare. Electronics and TV time do not exist. Kids learn to play with...

- Laurie Y

Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

5.0

My son has been going here since she was 2 he is 4 now and we love love this school . Great day care and great teatchers. My son loves " Happy Kids Preschool " We so happy that we found that place

- Edyta

Doreen's Licensed Home Daycare

5.0

I have been using Doreen's babysitting services for my soon-to-be Fifth Grader since approximately 2009. I am never, ever, disapointed! She consistantly provides exceptional care for her charges: Making sure homework is completed, food is provided, games and fun abound. Her space is consistently...

- Ellen

Growing & Learning Home Daycare

5.0

We are thrilled with Growing and Learning Home Daycare. Our son is so happy there, his sleeping pattern improved massively once he started here as they have a separate dark room for the children to sleep. It is a loving environment and I fully trust Gaby and Olga who provide such great care.

- Lucy D

Early Milestones Home Daycare

5.0

Early Milestones is a fantastic home daycare. Eva is caring and attentive to each child's needs. She has a master's degree in Early Childhood and it is clear that the kids are learning and growing. I also LOVE that there is a Greek immersion option as well. I highly recommend Early Milestones...

- Melissa

Family daycares in Chicago, IL

5.0

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Sunny Daycare

10125 Ivanhoe Ave, Schiller Park, IL 60176

Starting at $50/day

Sunny Daycare

Description:

I have been a daycare provider for 24 years, caring for infants through school age children. Before I began my home business, I was special education teacher for 8 years. I decided to stay home when I had my...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We found Melba after we had a bad experience at another daycare and I thank God that we did. She's been amazing and has watched my son since he was 9 months old. She has loved him like he was her own. He has...

Reviewed by Stephanie S

5.0

(4)

Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

7622 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Starting at $185/wk

Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center

Description:

We are an extraordinary European childcare. We are awarded by an Illinois Excellerate Program. It's because of our warm environment, health and safety of our children, education of our employees (all teachers...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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Reviewed by Katarzyna P

5.0

(18)

Doreen's Licensed Home Daycare

2563 Clarke St, River Grove, IL 60171

Starting at $200/wk

Doreen's Licensed Home Daycare

Description:

Hi, my name is Doreen. I have been running a DCFS Licensed Home Daycare for the past 20 years. I have been married for over 25 years, I have a 18 year-old son and a 8-year-old daughter! Having my daycare in...

Recent reviews:

5.0
This review is long overdue but let me say there are not enough words to describe how amazing Doreen is. If you are reading this, do it. She will care and love your child like they are her own. I was a first...

Reviewed by Humaira A

5.0

(2)

Growing & Learning Home Daycare

4118 N Major Ave., Chicago, IL 60634

Starting at $300/wk

Growing & Learning Home Daycare

Description:

Growing & Learning is a home day care since 2009. We are licensed by DCFS, have CPR and fist aid certification with great work references. We have a fun, warm and loving environment four our children in a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We consider ourselves so incredibly lucky to have found Gaby and Growing and Learning. Our daughter has been going to Gaby's for over two years and she is thriving. Her daycare offers a curriculum filled with...

Reviewed by Dan P

4.8

(19)

Early Milestones Home Daycare

6125 W. Waveland Ave., Chicago, IL 60634

Costimate: $210/wk

Early Milestones Home Daycare

Description:

My name is Eva Makris and I am the owner and program director of Early Milestones Home Daycare. I have a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Illinois in Chicago and I am a mother...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We started our Wesley at Early Milestones when he was 5 months old. Eva made us feel so comfortable and is beyond knowledgeable and amazing with kids. Wesley is now 9 months old and has excelled at daycare!! He...

Reviewed by Katy W

5.0

(1)

Rosie's Home Daycare

7822 South Eberhart Ave, Chicago, IL 60290

Costimate: $216/wk

Happy Days Home Daycare

6307 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60634

Costimate: $210/wk

Happy Days Home Daycare

Description:

We are an Illinois state licensed, DCFS approved, full time, in home child daycare center for children and infants in the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are located in a friendly neighborhood on the...

Home Daycare "Edison Park"

6154 N. Odell Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Costimate: $194/wk

Description:

I have a small home daycare in Edison Park near O'Hare right off I90 where the children get great one on one attention. I have over 14 years experience from daycare teacher with infants, toddler and preschool...

Learning Express Child Care

7750 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Costimate: $194/wk

Learning Express Child Care

Description:

We are a new child care center located on the Northwest side of Chicago, in the beautiful Edison Park area. We offer child care services to all families starting at 6 weeks old through 5 years old. We are...

Berry's Patch

1750 N. Natoma, Chicago, IL 60707

Starting at $285/wk

Berry's Patch

Description:

I have a home based daycare. We provided diapers, baby wipes, and food. We have a great curriculum, you will get a weekly menu, a weekly newsletter. Feel Free to visit our website Www.berryspatch.net or contact...

Kidz Kare Home Day Care

6423 N. Oxford, Chicago, IL 60631

Starting at $85/day

Description:

Conveniently located in Edison Park with flexible hours

Iliette's Home Day Care

5110 N. Avers Ave., Chicago, IL 60290

Costimate: $235/wk

Description:

Ivette's Home Day Care is truly a warm and loving family atmosphere. Why settle for anything less than a home day care with a loving, nurturing, provider?

Sharon Daycare

6154 N.odell, Chicago, IL 60631

Costimate: $194/wk

Description:

Hi, I am from Ireland and have lived here for over 10 years. I have three children my daughter is 7yr old and my twin boys are 5yrs old. They are in school fulltime. I have a small home daycare where the kids...

St Dominick Day Care Corp

4148 N Pontiac Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Costimate: $233/wk

Description:

St. Dominick Day Care provides family-style upbringing in a Christian spirit, as well as to shape a sense of self-esteem within each child. They prepare children for their further education with a particular...

House of Kids Daycare Center Inc.

7158 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634

Costimate: $209/wk

Description:

House of Kids Daycare Center is a state-licensed provider that offers full-time child care programs. The facility, based at West Addison Street, serves families and children living in the Chicago area in...

LMB Day Care

7529 N Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60290

Costimate: $230/wk

Description:

We are a home based child care. I have been in business in the same location since Jan. 29, 1990. We accept state funding, and private families. I accept ages six weeks to 12 years.

Wicker Bear Daycare

935 North Damen, Chicago, IL 60290

Costimate: $216/wk

DIANE BLOOM

2085 Nimitz Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Costimate: $203/wk

Description:

Diane Bloom located in Nimitz Dr Des Plaines Illinois is a licensed home-based childcare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves infant, toddlers, pre-kindergartens,...

miguels care in good hands

1327 EAST AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60290

Costimate: $234/wk

Marlene Szweda

6917 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60706

Costimate: $195/wk

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Ratings for Chicago, IL family daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Family Daycares in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 20 listed family daycares.