Business Directory

Black Bear Academy is a center for learning that provides education and support to children of all ages and their families in the Chicago area. We offer a wide range of academic and therapeutic programming that reflects our commitment to meet the needs of children at all skill levels as they learn, grow, and develop.

Bright Horizons centers in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are open year-round and offer a variety of full- and part-time programs to meet your family’s needs.

From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, students dive into deep, relevant, and multidisciplinary learning that sparks their curiosity and excitement. Our students don't just learn content. They learn how to think critically and deeply. 

Cuppycakes Early Learning Academy serves children ages 2-6 in Andersonville, Uptown and the surrounding area.

Our kindergarten prep program includes phonics, stem and creative arts. We also focus on incorporating emotional development encompassing mindfulness, meditation, self-esteem, compassion and empathy into core curriculum activities.

The DANK Haus Kinderschule features weekday elementary classes (Preschool and Kindergarten) that welcomes students 3-6 years of age, Monday - Friday, before and after care available. The Kinderschule is part of the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Itsy Bitsy Play & Café is a coworking space with playcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers located in the north side Chicago neighborhoods, North Center and Lincoln Square. We believe parenting shouldn't be done in isolation, passions and careers still matter after babies, and work-life balance is achievable with support! We are also a neighborhood coffee shop, because let's be honest, who can adult without coffee?  

KC's Academy of Early Childhood Education was established in 2005 as a preschool and Kindergarten program. Since then, we have expanded our school to include infant and Toddler programs. Our school is dedicated to providing high quality education, focusing on building a strong developmental and education foundation. We do this by providing individual education planning, which is design on the knowledge of setting individual goals and objectives based on developmental readiness rather than chronological age. Call: 773-665-4940

Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview offers quality childcare programming in our beautifully newly renovated center featuring indoor & outdoor play spaces. Programs range from infancy (six weeks) through Jr.K/Kindergarten classrooms, as well as Summer Camps for children 3-6 years old. Our center provides year round care, with full time (Monday-Friday) and part time (2, 3, or 4 days/week) enrollment options. We are open from 7:30am-6:30pm with flexible drop off and pick up times.

Lillstreet offers classes in ceramics, metalsmithing, jewelry, drawing, painting, sewing, and more for children and young adults ages 3–16. 

LYRIQ Music School specializes in private lessons in piano, voice, violin, guitar and more! Customized lessons to meet you where you are, ages 5 through adults.

Northside Catholic Academy (NCA) believes in educating the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. We offer a challenging and diversified curriculum for students preschool through 8th grade.

Catholic elementary school serving Chicago’s Lincoln Square community. THINK with your mind. ACT with your heart. SERVE with both.

Rogers Park Montessori School is a welcoming community located in Andersonville, serving children ages 2 - 14. For nearly 60 years, RPMS has been supporting families and children, preparing them to wonder, to collaborate, and to lead.

Saint Andrew School provides a caring and supportive environment that instills Catholic values for each student.  Our goal is to focus on the whole child; promoting individual academic success, developing spiritual awareness, building character and encouraging service for the common good.

We offer performance-based music education that covers all the important musical concepts, but we also strive to create a space where students can make lasting friendships and grow into the best versions of themselves.

At St. Benedict Preparatory School, a commitment to inclusive and rigorous challenge creates a dynamic, innovative, and active learning experience in which the needs of the whole student are met. The strengths of each child become an inspiration to others to learn fearlessly, lead responsibly, and serve joyfully.  

Sunny Kids Land is Group Home daycare with a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where kids play, learn, and grow on a daily basis, in a home away from home environment, with structure and age appropriate curriculum.