Best Childcare Centers In Chicago Near Me

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Our childcare center is family-owned and operated by Rose Ocasio. When Rose opened IPELC 20 years ago, her whole goal was to provide a place where kids could go and feel like they were at home. She’s achieved that and so much more with the help of our dedicated teachers and staff, building a reputation as a high-quality daycare and learning center. Our students learn through play in a safe and loving environment.

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Children’s success in a secure, nurturing and educationally enriched early childhood environment is our mission at Kids Future Day Care Center. We promote moral, emotional and intellectual independence, enabling children to meet and exceed their individual goals. Children are empowered to make choices, and to form and express their own ideas and opinions. So our teachers, classrooms, and curriculums all work together to encourage natural learning behaviors.

4worldlovers: Welcome to University Children's Center in Chicago, IL! We are located in the Streeterville neighborhood and here, everyone belongs in our circle. We offer a range of fantastic enrichment programs, from phonics adventures to music explorers to our cooking academy - not to mention our Spanish and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning programs! Our curriculum focuses on early academics, physical activity, and social emotional learning to nurture healthy bodies, happy hearts, and growing minds.

In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

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Kids & Company is a leader in early childhood education, operating over 120 child care locations across North America. For more than 20 years, we’ve provided nurturing and stimulating environments where children develop independence, confidence, and a positive sense of self and the world around them.

Our unique curriculum and student-led approach to discovery immerses children in experiences that enhance language, literacy, a sense of music and rhythm, movement, artistry and socialization. Through play, all areas of development are fostered.

Summer Camp is long-awaited by our Early Childhood Educators and Camp Counsellors, parents, and children alike! This summer we have refreshed programming, with activities centred around a new theme each week. Campers will delve into their favourite interests and uncover new ones while they unleash their inner artist, dance, build science projects, embark on local field trips, and enjoy the great outdoors.

Join us from June 26th to September 1st for single days, full weeks, or the entire summer and watch your child make unforgettable memories and precious friendships!

Kids & Company was founded in 2002 when our co-founders, two working mothers, could not find flexible child care options without a trade-off in quality. So became their personal mission to meet and exceed the ever-evolving needs of families.

Kids & Company prioritizes flexibility by offering care from one to five days a week, extended hours, and no late fees. We also offer back-up care for families that find themselves in need of emergency child care when a regular provider is unavailable. We have Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and School Age programs for children from the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years.

Kids & Company follows an emergent or cue-based approach to learning that allows students to lead their own discoveries. This philosophy encourages imagination and curiosity, helps children feel individually supported, and makes learning fun.

Educators are trained to identify student interests and skills and build appropriate invitations to learn about the world accordingly, through experimentation, art, imaginary play, music, literature, movement and more. Gently guiding with probing questions and encouraging the pursuit of ideas, Educators cover age-appropriate concepts in ways that spark curiosity and excitement in a child.

The Kidco Kitchen is Kids & Company’s exclusive in-house caterer. Founded on a fresh from-scratch philosophy, the Kidco Kitchen provides our children with a hot lunch and 3 snacks each day at the majority of our locations. Our ethnically diverse menus feature meals like Butter Chicken and Veggie Pad Thai, encouraging children to develop their pallet at a young age and become more adventurous eaters. Ingredients are carefully planned and purchased locally, containing no additives or preservatives.

We know that parents don’t want to miss anything when it comes to their child’s day. Password-protected web cameras are installed in each classroom at the majority of our locations and provide a real-time video feed of your child’s day. We also have a mobile app, Kindertales, where parents can view images and access daily updates on activities your child is enjoying, what they have eaten (and how much), nap times, diaper changes, and more!

Join us for a virtual tour to get a feel for our learning environments. The tour will walk you through a typical day at Kids & Company, while addressing the most commonly asked questions.

4worldlovers: Our L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) Curriculum uses fun, hands-on activities throughout early education to help children develop intellectually, socially and cognitively. Or as we say, to learn, play and grow.

Children love learning from characters—and studies show that it’s highly effective especially in preschool and early education. TLE has a cast of unique, beloved characters, each one teaching children a new value or activity.

Our dynamic doggy duo introduces the importance of being generous and giving.

Our lovable friend who takes you on a daily adventure that makes kids happy to


Our wise and creative scientist who makes science fun and exciting.


Our well-mannered etiquette coach demonstrates the importance of being helpful, honest, and kind

Our adventurous submarine reveals the many wonders of the underwater world