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Toddler

Daycare Holiday Schedules: Planning for Closures

Daycare closures for holidays and staff training can catch working parents off guard. Here is which days centers commonly close, how tuition usually works on those days, how daycare closures compare with school calendars, and a simple plan for lining up backup care before the year begins.

Toddler
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Pre-school

Preschool Parent-Teacher Conference Questions to Ask

A preschool conference is a short meeting, so a little preparation goes a long way. Here is what teachers usually share, the most useful questions to ask about learning, friendships and behavior, how to talk about concerns, and how to turn the conversation into a simple plan at home.

Pre-school
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Toddler

How Many Spare Clothes to Send to Daycare

Babies and toddlers go through a lot of clothes at daycare. Here is how many spare outfits to pack at each age, what to add during potty training, what to leave at home, how to label everything, and a simple seasonal checklist so your child always has something dry to wear.

Toddler
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Kindergarten

CPS Kindergarten Enrollment With GoCPS: A Parent Guide

Enrolling in Chicago Public Schools kindergarten can feel confusing. Here is how neighborhood schools and GoCPS choice programs differ, the 2027-28 timeline, how early entrance works, which documents you need, and what to do if you missed the application window.

Kindergarten
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Pre-school

Brookfield Zoo Chicago With Preschoolers

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is big, so a little planning makes a visit with preschoolers much easier. Here is how tickets and parking work, when free days happen, why the Hamill Family Play Zoo is a must for little ones, which gate to use, a simple half-day route and what to pack.

Pre-school