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Kamara S

629 Chip Ct. Gurnee, IL

I'm currently a professional engineer. Given my career, it may seem silly that I would be interested in caring for children. Even with my career, I found that I often had too much time on my hands on weekday evenings and weekends, and I wanted to put my energy during my free time back to good use! I've been babysitting kids...
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Alice's Arms Child Care

17854 Salisbury Drive Gurnee, IL

A loving, caring, mother who raised five children and provides maternal insight to 13 grandchildren. Has a safe, immaculate, and child proof home that is ready to care for your beautiful newborn. With more than 45 years of experience in caring, nurturing, feeding, and loving children, your child will be in the comfort and...
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Porter's Playhouse & Preschool

Dilleys Stearns School Rd. Gurnee, IL

We operate a small family home day care and are different than a Day Care Center because the number of children that are enrolled is limited. By staying small, we are able to provide the quality care and nurturing atmosphere that your child deserves, which makes our home day care a premium service. I & G Home Family Day Care...
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Sunny Start Home Day Care

893 Breeze Dr Lake Villa, IL

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Qualifications: I am a professional early childhood educator with 3 years of experience working with children from ages 0-6 years of age in a center-based setting. I am an approved family care provider and licensed from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) with a capacity of 8 children. I am also pursuing an...
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Smiling Faces Home Day Care

234 Tanglewood Ct. Round Lake, IL

A family run home day care will make your child feel like they are right at home! With a big back yard for them to play on the playground (great for all ages), a spacious basement filled with all the toys your kids could only imagine. We also have a study area working on different motor skills, art's and crafts, colors, math,...
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Therese S.

25159 W. Linden Lane Antioch, IL

I am a mother of 3 children. I have a 12 year old son, a 8 year old son, and a 4 year old foster daughter. I have watched and cared for children since I was 13 years old. I am currently a licensed foster parent through DCFS. I have had a background and fingerprint check done, as well as I get my home inspected every month. I...
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Bundle Of Joy Childcare

1529 13TH STREET Waukegan, IL

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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 also provide before and after...
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Home Sweet Home Childcare

1384 Windsor Lane Grayslake, IL

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Home Sweet Home Child Care is a Licensed Day Care Home that takes pride in providing a home away from home for your child while you're away. We promote a happy, healthy, and loving environment filled with manners and respect so the children can thrive, grow, and learn. My goal is to prepare the kids for Kindergarten which is...
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The Caterpillars Club

9 Clipper Court Grayslake, IL

The Caterpillars Club has 26 years of experience offering child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:30am until 5:30pm. Two full time positions open immediately, two part time positions open also available.
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Pau's Play Place Family Childcare

37398 N Cremona Ave. Lake Villa, IL

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Pau's Play Place Daycare is dedicated to providing a positive learning environment for children. We offer flexible hours, healthy home made meals and a structured curriculum program developed to allow children to learn at their own pace. At Pau's Play Place we focus on children's physical, social and emotional development. We...
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Learn And Grow Home Daycare

501 Bedford Lane Volo, IL

Welcome!! I am Cecil, I have 10 years experience as a Teacher and Childcare provider. I have one son and he is 18 months old, I really love being with kids. Learn and Grow is a licensed home daycare, I am open 7:00am to 6:00pm M-F. I will provide healthy snacks and meals, we are doing curriculum based activities daily. I offer...
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Lairds Children 1st

36311 N Yew Tree Dr Lake Villa, IL

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Lairds Children 1st takes great joy in extending our love and support to families near and far. We offer a structured schedule in our warm home like setting. We have firm health and safety procedures and policies to promote the best care for your child. We believe children are constantly learning and learn best through play and...
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Tiny Treasures

2518 N Stratford Lane Round Lake Beach, IL

Tiny Treasures is a quality, state licensed Home Daycare located in Round Lake Beach, IL. We serve ages newborn to 12 years of age. Our Business Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 6:00pm. We do accept the USDA food program. Dawn Hasley is a mature Home Daycare Provider with over 25 Years of home daycare experience. We are a...
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Priceless Packages Preschoolers

1719 N. McAree Rd. Waukegan, IL

Priceless Packages Preschoolers Licensed Family Home Daycare North Waukegan IL, 60085 Qualifications: DCFS licensed DCFS background checked CPR & First Aid certified in pediatrics and adults Work w/USDA food program (providing nutritious FREE meals daily) CDA certified Accumulate over 100 hours yearly (DCFS only...
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Kidz Day Care

1531 Glenn Dr North Chicago, IL

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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 backyard has toddler and...
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Bambino Land Child Care

1559 Valencia Way Mundelein, IL

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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 sharing my motherly care with your...
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Lisa H

1276 Chesterfield Ln. Grayslake, IL

I have been a child care provider for 20 years and love what I do. I have two children of my own, ages 23 years old and 20 years old. I offer a preschool program for all kids.I am using the High Reach Learning system and am very happy with what my kids are learning. I have had kids go to kindergarten all ready reading. I offer...
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Happy Dance Daycare

23622 W Park Terrace Ave Antioch, IL

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Attention Teachers! I own an at home daycare in Antioch IL. I would love to meet with you and set up a time to go over availability and pricing. I am looking to work with teachers families. I do not charge over the summer breaks, I do require a holding deposit to save your spot for the next school year that gets applied to the...
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Happy Home Care

727 Fieldale Ln. Grayslake, IL

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Licensed childcare, Gurnee/Grayslake area, full-time/part-time, 6 weeks to 12 years, meals and snacks provided. Early Childhood Education, CPR and First Aid certified, no smoking, no pets, loving nurturing home.
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Gurnee, IL

When looking for a family daycare near you in Gurnee, IL, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Gurnee, IL, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Gurnee, IL, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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