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Illinois Daycare Costs More than Sending a Kid to College
Child Care Articles & Resources

Illinois Daycare Costs More than Sending a Kid to College : 2015

By On April 6, 2016

Illinois parents know that college is expensive, and many plan to save for college while their children are young. For many of these same families, the high cost of child care in Illinois… Read More

Child Care Articles & Resources

What is the average salary of a day care teacher in Illinois?

By On March 25, 2016

Preschool and daycare – how the differences matter for teachers’ salaries: • Day care is defined as primarily providing supervision of young children and infants, either in a private home setting or… Read More

mothers day activities
Child Care Articles & Resources

Mother’s Day Activities That Double as Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts

By On March 11, 2016

In a world full of technological advances and games that are played on screens, it can be difficult to find activities for children that yield a finished product for parents to proudly… Read More

4 Survival Rules for Kids and Parents
Parenting Tips

First Day at Daycare? 4 Survival Rules for Kids and Parents

By On March 1, 2016

It’s a popular scene on sitcoms: that very first day without parents, dropped off in a strange building with other kids and a smiling stranger who is not mommy. Tears and tantrums… Read More

Parenting Tips

2 Good Things to Know When Deciding Whether Daycare Is Right for Your Child

By On February 24, 2016

Over the course of the last decade, several comprehensive studies have been conducted on the effects of daycare on childhood development. These studies measured such things as cognitive development, behavioral effects, attachment… Read More

Child care tax credit
Parenting Tips

Understanding the Child Care Tax Credit: What Kinds of Expenses Qualify?

By On February 18, 2016

The government has a vested interest in fostering strong family ties and providing a stable environment for children. That is why the tax code includes a number of benefits targeted at families… Read More

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Day Care Center
Parenting Tips

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Day Care Center

By On February 4, 2016

Dropping your child off for the first time at a daycare center is an emotional experience for any parent, but the worry can be lessened a little by making sure the center… Read More

10 Things Your Childcare Provider Won't Tell You
Parenting Tips

10 Things Your Child Care Provider Won’t Tell You

By On January 29, 2016

When you have a busy life and schedule, you trust your childcare provider to watch your child and to make him or her feel comfortable while you are gone. However, there are… Read More

Daycare Risks
Parenting Tips

Daycare Risks: Health and Safety Issues in a Childcare Business

By On January 25, 2016

The decision to place your child in a home or center daycare is not easy but is ultimately the best choice for many families. There are risks associated with any out-of-home care,… Read More

Your Childcare Options
Child Care Articles & Resources

Your Childcare Options: The Pros and Cons of Nannies, Daycare, or Staying at Home

By On January 12, 2016

Having children is a full-time job, and it can be especially daunting to look in to daycare and preschool options. There are many choices parents have when it comes to childcare, from… Read More

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