Best Daycares in Chicago, IL - Page 3
Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Lincoln Park. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn,...
Nido
Our Nido program offers a nurturing, home-like environment where infants are cared for with warmth, attentiveness, and respect. Montessori-trained guides support each child’s natural development - encouraging movement, communication, and exploration at their own pace. With individualized routines and responsive caregiving, even the youngest children begin building independence and trust in their surroundings. Light-filled classrooms feature thoughtfully chosen materials that foster early cognitive, social, and motor development - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Toddler
Our mixed-age Toddler program nurtures your child’s natural curiosity and growing independence. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers engage in hands-on activities that build confidence, coordination, and a sense of belonging. Each day includes joyful movement, music, storytelling, and purposeful work—from watering plants to brushing their hair—that helps children develop practical life skills and contribute meaningfully to their classroom community. Along the way, they form friendships, strengthen communication, and learn to navigate the world with confidence. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
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ChooChoo Chicago divides its program into four age-based classrooms, maintaining low teacher-to-student ratios for personalized care. Our explorative, play-based curriculum supports academic and...
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The Gardner School of Bucktown is a NAEYC-accredited preschool and child care center located at the intersection of North Avenue and Ashland Avenue, next to Orangetheory. We provide early childhood...
Infants
The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.
Toddlers
The Gardner School’s toddler program nurtures independence, growth, and socialization in a supportive, engaging environment. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers encourage exploration through play and responsive interactions. As children transition from American Sign Language to early language, communication is supported through stories, songs, puzzles, and hands-on learning. Group activities build confidence, social skills, and emotional development. Families stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and app notifications. Monthly themes introduce colors, sensory exploration, cooperative play, and self-expression. Itsy Bitsy Yoga supports sleep, digestion, and well-being. By fostering curiosity and creativity, we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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The Gardner School of Chicago-West Loop is a NAEYC-accredited preschool and child care center at W. Madison Street and S. Throop Street, across from the Verizon store in Chicago, IL. We offer early...
Infants
The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.
Toddlers
The Gardner School’s toddler program nurtures independence, growth, and socialization in a supportive, engaging environment. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers encourage exploration through play and responsive interactions. As children transition from American Sign Language to early language, communication is supported through stories, songs, puzzles, and hands-on learning. Group activities build confidence, social skills, and emotional development. Families stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and app notifications. Monthly themes introduce colors, sensory exploration, cooperative play, and self-expression. Itsy Bitsy Yoga supports sleep, digestion, and well-being. By fostering curiosity and creativity, we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Also offers: Two's
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The Gardner School of Chicago - North Center is a preschool and child care center located near Irving Park and Lincoln Avenue. We provide early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks through 5...
Infants
The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.
Two's
The Gardner School’s two-year-old program supports rapid physical, cognitive, and social growth through play and exploration. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster autonomy, confidence, and early learning. Interactive centers focus on language, math, science, fine motor skills, and dramatic play, while group activities and circle time build socialization and self-help skills like feeding, hand-washing, and sharing. Teachers partner with families to support potty training when children are ready. Parents stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and progress reports. Children can also explore enrichment classes such as music, dance, language, and sports. Through engaging, individualized experiences, we build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
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The Gardner School of Lincoln Park is a NAEYC-accredited preschool and child care center located in Chicago, IL, just north of Diversey Parkway, near Left Coast. We provide early childhood education...
Infants
The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.
Two's
The Gardner School’s two-year-old program supports rapid physical, cognitive, and social growth through play and exploration. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster autonomy, confidence, and early learning. Interactive centers focus on language, math, science, fine motor skills, and dramatic play, while group activities and circle time build socialization and self-help skills like feeding, hand-washing, and sharing. Teachers partner with families to support potty training when children are ready. Parents stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and progress reports. Children can also explore enrichment classes such as music, dance, language, and sports. Through engaging, individualized experiences, we build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
Also offers: Toddlers
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The Gardner School of River North is a NAEYC-accredited preschool and child care center located in the Montgomery Building at 500 West Superior, just around the corner from Starbucks. We provide early...
Infants
The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.
Two's
The Gardner School’s two-year-old program supports rapid physical, cognitive, and social growth through play and exploration. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster autonomy, confidence, and early learning. Interactive centers focus on language, math, science, fine motor skills, and dramatic play, while group activities and circle time build socialization and self-help skills like feeding, hand-washing, and sharing. Teachers partner with families to support potty training when children are ready. Parents stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and progress reports. Children can also explore enrichment classes such as music, dance, language, and sports. Through engaging, individualized experiences, we build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
Also offers: Toddlers
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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Old Town. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn,...
Nido
Our Nido program offers a nurturing, home-like environment where infants are cared for with warmth, attentiveness, and respect. Montessori-trained guides support each child’s natural development - encouraging movement, communication, and exploration at their own pace. With individualized routines and responsive caregiving, even the youngest children begin building independence and trust in their surroundings. Light-filled classrooms feature thoughtfully chosen materials that foster early cognitive, social, and motor development - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Young Toddler
Our Young Toddler program is thoughtfully designed for children in the transitional stage between infancy and toddlerhood—a time of rapid growth and discovery. In a warm, supportive environment, young toddlers begin to explore their independence while building early social, emotional, and motor skills. The daily routine includes music, movement, storytime, and hands-on Montessori activities that encourage self-reliance and confidence. With gentle guidance, children take their first steps toward independence and begin to engage meaningfully with the world around them. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Also offers: Toddler
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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Wicker Park. Our accredited programs for Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn, grow,...
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Private establishment provides early learning and before/after school programs to children. Location features science labs, art studio and robotics area for interactive learning. Curriculum covers...
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Little Bees Child Care is a licensed home care serving families in Rogers Park in West Ridge area. We provide a warm nurturing play based environment where children can explore, create, learn and...
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Faith-based preschool program that features a hands-on approach. Curriculum is theme-based and focuses on social, physical, and cognitive development. Activities include math, language, and...
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Center provides care for children of all ages. Program focuses on literacy and critical thinking skills through play based, hands on activities. Age appropriate activities include games, puzzles,...
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Home based program that provides holistic childcare. Activities include crafts, free play, math, reading, and sensory time. Located near Smyser Elementary School and Austin-Irving Public Library.
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Facility provides daycare and early learning program for infants and toddlers. Age-appropriate toys and materials stimulate curiosity and exploration. Children are encouraged to discover through...
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Home based program that provides care for children from infancy through preschool age. An emphasis is placed on social development and learning through exploration. Activities include art, crafts,...
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Program that provides academic, social, and creative development opportunities to children. Academics are introduced through the Intelligent Learning Curriculum and are geared towards kindergarten...
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Early Head Start program that provides care and development opportunities. Activities include reading, music, free play, art, outdoor time, sensory play, and circle time. Children have access to...
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Educational center offering kindergarten readiness and developmentally-appropriate learning. Daily schedule includes social-emotional activities, enrichment activities such as Spanish or yoga, music,...
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Program that works to slowly introduce children to a structured classroom environment. Activities include free play, reading, puzzles, circle time, outdoor time, yoga, and art. Academics are presented...
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Facility offers care to infants and toddlers. Age-appropriate wooden toys available for play. Activities include cause-and-effect play, music and songs, dress up, mirror discovery, and daily story...
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Facility offers childcare to toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children. Curriculum is center-based and children are encouraged to explore their interests in art, music, math, science, dramatic...
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Jewish-based childcare program offering full day care. Facility includes age-specific classrooms and educational programs to prepare students for kindergarten. Curriculum focuses on development...
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Site offers variety of childcare and educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children. Program focuses on individualized curriculums to support various growth paces....
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Childcare and education center serving infants through preschool age children. Play is the main focus, in which children learn social skills, self-regulation, and improve cognitive development....
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Childcare program offering services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age with an emphasis on respecting the earth and others. Curriculum is theme-based and includes math, science, language, and...
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Program that provides academic, social, and physical development opportunities through structured as well as child-led learning. Activities include group work, outdoor time, reading, art, sensory...
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Facility provides services to children including infant/toddler care and pre-Kindergarten. Exploration and discovery are encouraged through interactive play and hands on experiences. Children are...
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Program that provides child led, play based developmental opportunities as well as a structured preschool curriculum. Academics are presented through centers focused on reading, manipulatives,...
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Center prepares children for school through play based, learning experiences and activities. Programs include preschool, a full day kindergarten and before and after care for school age children. Age...
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Center provides services including daycare, preschool, Kindergarten, after school care, summer camp and tutoring. Hands-on learning is encouraged to ensure age-appropriate growth. Curriculum...
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Site provides childcare, early learning programs and before/after school care for children. Hands on exploration and experimentation are encouraged to enhance confidence, independence and self-esteem....
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Program that presents academics through a themed curriculum geared towards kindergarten readiness. Activities include science projects, crafts, cultural diversity experiences, and nature time....
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Daycare facility offering services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Program is designed to prepare children for elementary school and strives to create lifelong learners. Curriculum...
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Program offers childcare and early learning opportunities for toddlers and preschool-age children. Age-appropriate toys, games and materials are available for interactive experiences. Daily activities...
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Cuppycakes is a preschool for 2-6 year olds. Our center is built on the idea of inclusion, representation, and celebration of diversity. Each child will receive individual and small group...
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At Little House Daycare, we're all about creating a cozy and nurturing environment for your little ones right in the heart of Chicago. With a focus on personalized care, our small team ensures each...
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We have been in business for over 25 years serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We use the Redleaf Curriculum and guidelines by The State of Illinois and ages and stages for assessments. Our locations...
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Home-based hildcare program offering an age-appropriate curriculum to help children develop intellectual, social-emotional, and physical skills. Program's core values are integrated into all lessons...
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Children are curious by nature. Everything is a wonder. At Children's Creative Center, teachers intentionally prompt questions that encourage children to explore not only their world, but themselves....
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Our Mission at JoyHouse Daycare (est. 2003), we believe that every child deserves to be taught with love and care. We understand that early childhood is a critical period for a child's emotional,...
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Home based facility provides daycare and early learning programs for children. Hands on activities encourage exploration and discovery. Field trips offer opportunities for new experiences. Cooking...
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Facility offers childcare and preschool to infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. Curriculum strives to create life long learners with a focus on healthy living. Children are encouraged to...
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Head Start program utilizing the Reggio Emilia educational approach to develop self-sufficiency, encourage a love of learning, and promote curiosity. Teachers seek to listen to students needs and...
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Childcare provider offering full day care. Center is located near the Ashburn train station and Ashburn Community Elementary School.
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The facility provides daycare services and early education to young children. Exploration and curiosity are encouraged for interactive learning and discovery. Creativity is enabled through music,...
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Home based program that provides care for children from infancy through school age. Located near Jesse Owens Park and Caldwell Elementary Academy of Math & Science. Accessible by the bus stop at East...
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One-on-one childcare program offers learning acivities for children.
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Childcare center offering an innovative curriculum and focused on creating a diverse community where children are encouraged to become global citizens. Enrichment programs are offered.
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Provider offering childcare and early learning services to young children in a home-based environment. Educational program includes a variety of indoor activities, outdoor play, field trips, and...
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