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Child Care Daycare

What Is Drop-in Daycare?

Every family’s childcare needs look different. Maybe you work unpredictable hours, maybe you only occasionally need coverage, or maybe you just want a safe place for your child to play...

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Preschool Parenting

What Is 2e and How Can You Tell if Your Child Is Twice Exceptional?

Odds are, if you have a child older than four, you’ve probably heard the term “gifted” in the context of a child’s educational pathway. You are also likely familiar with or personally know...

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Parenting Kindergarten

Helping Children with Special Needs Transition to Kindergarten

At Winnie, we believe all children deserve access to high-quality early education and childcare programs designed to meet them where they are and encourage and support their growth. Every...

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Preschool

Play-Based vs. Academic Preschools

Many parents find themselves overwhelmed by the number of decisions they need to make during their search for the perfect preschool. Do you prefer full-time or part-time, are you looking...

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Preschool Kindergarten

Transitional Kindergarten: What Are the Benefits?

For families of children who turn five right on the cusp of their district's cut-off date, the decision to send their child to kindergarten or hold them back a year can be a tough one....

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Safety Child Care Daycare

Daycare Licensing 101 for Parents

When searching for childcare, safety is at the top of most parents' priority list. One way to ensure a program you are looking at meets your safety standards is by viewing the program's...

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Child Care Cost Daycare

Childcare 101 for Chicago, IL: Average Cost, Wait Lists, Programs
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What Types of Childcare Are Available in Chicago? Parents in Chicago have access to a wide range of childcare options, including licensed home daycares, early learning centers, Montessori...

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Preschool Kindergarten

What Does Kindergarten Readiness Mean?

When searching for childcare or preschool for your child, you may come across the term "kindergarten readiness" and wonder what exactly it means. Is there a list of things a child should...

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Child Care Daycare Working Parents

What is 24-Hour Daycare?

Finding the right childcare can be stressful for any family, but it can feel impossible for families with non-traditional working hours. From hospital staff to retail employees, many...

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Child Care Daycare

Daycare for Infants: How to Choose and When to Start

Searching for high-quality infant childcare can be stressful, but the childcare experts at Winnie are here to help. From when to start looking to what kinds of questions to ask on a tour,...

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