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Recent daycare reviews in Aurora, IL

The Village Home Daycare

5.0

Miss Kelly is amazing! I feel safe when I drop my baby off with her. She sends pictures and updates so I know what my little bit is doing throughout the day. It helps so much that I can see my son happy and that I don't have to worry about him because I know he is in a loving envirnment.

- Kelly B

Nikki's Home Child Care

5.0

I couldn't be more thankful that our 4 year old has been able to spend this past year with Nikki! She was recommended to us by our good friends; we had heard wonderful stories about her and her home care environment for a year and once our son was able to start with her, we completely understood why...

- Jenny

Alvin And The Chipmunks

5.0

Ms Anjeza has been the teacher of my two boys. She has had them since they were infants and she always has been so compassionate and loving. The drop of was so easy and it was melting my heart how they loved her and how she was treating them with love, but the hardest time was the pick up, sometimes...

- Christine S

Learning Ladder Academy

5.0

Learning Ladder is an excellent home-based childcare center to send your child. My child has been attending since he was six months old and since that time, I have watched him exceed his milestones ahead of schedule. He's only 2 1/2 years old and he knows all of his alphabets and shapes, counts...

- Joy M

Treasure's Paradise

5.0

When Franklin was dropped off, he forgot all about his "blankee". The teachers are so engaging and he had the best time!

- Patrice

Daycares in Aurora, IL

The Village Home Daycare

The Village Home Daycare

4074 Heinz Dr., Aurora, IL

Costimate: $228/wk

5.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Kelly! I am a 41 year old mother that owns and operates my own home daycare. My rates are reasonable and my hours are flexible. I am open five days a week and understand the non-typical work schedule that some parents have. When your child is with me, they will experience daily age...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Miss Kelly is amazing! I feel safe when I drop my baby off with her. She sends pictures and updates so I know what my little bit is doing throughout the day. It helps so much that I can see my son happy and that I don't have to worry about him because I know he is...

Kelly B


Nikki's Home Child Care

Nikki's Home Child Care

2345 Halsted Ln, Aurora, IL

Starting at $8/hr

5.0

(6)

Hi! My name is Nikki and I've been a stay at home mom since my first child was born 21 years ago. I have been providing child care in my home for 20 years with reasonable rates and flexibility. In those past 20 years, I have taken care of children of 9 families and watched them grow from...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I couldn't be more thankful that our 4 year old has been able to spend this past year with Nikki! She was recommended to us by our good friends; we had heard wonderful stories about her and her home care environment for a year and once our son was able to start...

Jenny


Alvin And The Chipmunks

Alvin And The Chipmunks

2238 Grand Pointe Trail, Aurora, IL

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(1)

Home daycare! Part time and full time. Night care available too. Experienced preschool teacher. Continuing master program in Special Education. Ages from infants to 10 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and I am pursuing Master's degree in Special Education with the emphasis...

Recent review:

5.0
Ms Anjeza has been the teacher of my two boys. She has had them since they were infants and she always has been so compassionate and loving. The drop of was so easy and it was melting my heart how they loved her and how she was treating them with love, but the...

Christine S


Learning Ladder Academy

3945 Nicholas Ct, Aurora, IL

Costimate: $221/wk

5.0

(3)

I am a licensed, home-based group daycare/preschool provider. I have a Masters degree in Education with a specialization in Child Development. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I continue my professional development by taking training workshops in child development, child safety, effective methods of...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Learning Ladder is an excellent home-based childcare center to send your child. My child has been attending since he was six months old and since that time, I have watched him exceed his milestones ahead of schedule. He's only 2 1/2 years old and he knows all of...

Joy M


Treasure's Paradise

Treasure's Paradise

Fox Valley Mall, Aurora, IL

Starting at $10/hr

5.0

(2)

Treasure's Paradise is a children's activity center in Fox Valley Mall. Our Adventures in the Mall program is a hourly drop-off, full and part-time weekly summer camp and preschool in the fall. We cater to children ages 2-12. Our teachers are trained, licensed, insured and excited to welcome your...

Recent reviews:

5.0
When Franklin was dropped off, he forgot all about his "blankee". The teachers are so engaging and he had the best time!

Patrice


Smart Beginnings Childcare

Smart Beginnings Childcare

4105 Healthway Drive, Aurora, IL

Costimate: $221/wk

5.0

(2)

At Smart Beginnings child care we have the philosophy that "If a child can't learn the way we teach, we teach them the way they learn." We strive towards using our medical backgrounds to develop plans to nurture the mind, heart and the body of a child through education and physical activity. Our...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Very helpful and friendly staff. The activities they do everyday are shared with you through an app that is also used to easily communicate with the staff. My children have been going to Smart Beginnings for 2 years now and I have never had a problem that wasn't...

Richard L


Lullabies to Learning

Lullabies to Learning

1022 Symphony Dr., Aurora, IL

Starting at $5/hr

5.0

(1)

Licensed in home childcare and preschool I have my type 03 teaching certificate, CPR/First Aid training, over 20 years experience working with children and I am DFCS licensed. I offer nutritious meals through the Il. food program. I have monthly themed lesson plans. I offer potty training,...

Recent review:

5.0
I am so blessed to have found Miss Becky for my son! The first time we met her, my son took to her immediately and began playing right away. I could sense he trusted her which was a relief for us as parents. Miss Becky is very creative in her approach with child...

Samantha


MKH Early Education Center

MKH Early Education Center

3691 Darlene Ct, Aurora, IL

Starting at $20/hr

Quality child care and preschool education for ages newborn to 6 years. We have a year round curriculum in a small school setting to give individualized nurturing and attention. Our center is truly a community where we get to know each child and family that we care for. Breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks...

Woodland Adventures School

Woodland Adventures School

2302 Foxmoor Ln., Aurora, IL

Starting at $6/hr

Woodland Adventures School is a In-Home Daycare that provides the best childcare for your little adventurers. Providing a natural space for children to run, explore, jump, and most importantly to play. I tell all the parents to think of their favorite childhood memory; most would say that it was a...

Butterfield Family Daycare

Butterfield Family Daycare

2772 Borkshire Lane, Aurora, IL

Starting at $250/wk

DCFS Licensed, Smoke Free, Pet Free, CPR/First Aid Certified In- Home Childcare. Open to families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Safe and fun environment where children can learn and grow.

Fox Valley Montessori

Fox Valley Montessori

850 N Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL

Starting at $980/mo

Fox Valley Montessori School is an accredited Montessori school for children from 18 months through 6th grade. Located off Indian Trail in West Aurora, the school recently celebrated 50 years in operation, and is deeply committed to providing a welcoming, caring Montessori education for children in...

Two Rivers Head Start Agency--Aurora West Center

1455 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL

Costimate: $169/wk

Aurora West Head Start Center is an early learning childcare center and preschool under Two Rivers Head Start Agency. It is located in Aurora, IL, and offers a national program that promotes Kindergarten readiness for children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. Our caring, degreed teachers at...

The Goddard School

949 Waterford Drive, Aurora, IL

Starting at $238/wk

The Goddard School located at 949 Waterford Drive, Aurora, Illinois, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates...

Blessed Beginnings Preschool Inc

2200 Ridge Ave, Aurora, IL

Starting at $130/mo

Blessed Beginnings Preschool Inc. provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Aurora, Illinois, for kids from two to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

Montessori Children's Garden

Montessori Children's Garden

2300 Montgomery Rd., Aurora, IL

Starting at $261/wk

Montessori Children's Garden was one of the first in the Fox Valley area, currently celebrating our 18th year. We offer toddler, preschool, kindergarten and extended care for families looking for a school with hours available for working parents. From half day to full day to extended care, our...

Funtastic Fitness

Funtastic Fitness

917 Windemere Lane, Aurora, IL

A fun learning based program that combines elements of learning and fitness all in one.

All About Kids Montessori

485 N Commons Dr, Aurora, IL

Starting at $8700/hr

Established in 1998, All About Kids Montessori offers childcare and preschool programs. The school uses the Montessori philosophy that leads to the development of a child’s strong sense of self-esteem, dignity, independence, self-direction, and awareness of the community. It is located in Aurora,...

Hometown Child Care

1679 Town Center St., Aurora, IL

Starting at $145/wk

Hometown Child Care located at 1679 Town Center Street, Aurora, Illinois, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...

Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center

1144 E Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL

Starting at $125/wk

Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center located at 1144 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...

Aurora Child Development Center

60 S Lincoln Ave, Aurora, IL

Starting at $220/wk

Aurora Child Development Center located in Aurora, IL provides high-quality childcare and preschool for children between the ages of six weeks and five years old. The school opens Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM and offers Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool 1, and Preschool 2...

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Daycares in Aurora, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.