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The questions parents ask us most — about safety, meals, schedules, and getting started. Don’t see yours? Just reach out.

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GETTING STARTED

Enrollment & visits

Start with a quick call or email telling us your child’s age and the schedule you need. We’ll invite you for a visit, walk you through the simple paperwork, and set a start date together.
Yes — and we encourage it. Coming to see the home, meeting Lisbeth and the team, and watching the kids in action is the best way to know we’re the right fit.
Because we keep our group small on purpose, spots open up only now and then. If we’re full, we’ll let you know where things stand and the best time to check back.
We care for children from 6 weeks to 13 years, including before- and after-school care for older kids.
DAILY CARE

Safety & supervision

Yes. We’re a fully state-licensed home daycare and have operated this way since 2016. You’re welcome to ask us about our license during your visit.
Children are supervised at all times in a small group, so each child gets real attention. Our home is fully licensed and childproofed, with smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
We intentionally keep our group small. That’s the whole point — it lets us know every child by name and give them the care they’d get at home.
Patience and warmth, always. We comfort children the way we’d want our own comforted — calmly, kindly, and with plenty of reassurance.
Our owner-teacher, Lisbeth Varela, holds a BA in Early Childhood Education and leads a small, trained team. She’s hands-on throughout the day — from the morning’s fresh breakfast to the afternoon school run.
FOOD & WELLBEING

Meals & health

Yes — fresh breakfast, morning snack, lunch and dinner are cooked in our own kitchen every day. No frozen or processed trays.
Absolutely. Let us know your child’s allergies or dietary needs in advance and we’ll plan meals around them.
We’ll contact you right away and follow standard guidance to keep the other children healthy. We’ll always communicate openly about how your child is feeling.
GROWTH

Bilingual care & learning

Yes. English and Spanish are part of our whole day — in songs, stories, and everyday conversation — so children pick up both languages naturally, not as a lesson.
Depending on age: letters, numbers, colors, motor skills, social skills, art, music, simple science, and sensory play — all through hands-on play that feels like fun.
We do. Our preschool-age care focuses on the confidence, routines, and early skills that help little ones walk into kindergarten ready.
Yes — weather permitting, we take walks to the neighborhood park and occasional small field trips, plus planned activities on varied themes throughout the week.
LOGISTICS

Hours, transport & rates

We’re open Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM, with flexible scheduling. Ask us about early drop-off and late pick-up — we work with real family schedules.
We do our best to accommodate part-time and flexible needs depending on availability. Tell us what you need and we’ll see how to make it work.
Yes — for school-age children we handle the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Ask us about your child’s school to confirm it’s on our route.
Rates depend on your child’s age and the schedule you need, so we keep it simple: reach out and we’ll give you a clear, fair quote for your situation.
Call or text (773) 986-4146 or email daycareliz54@gmail.com. We usually reply the same day.
Yes — we’re glad to help families apply for the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) so quality care stays affordable. Just ask and we’ll walk you through it.