Learning Opportunities Outside of School

At Just For Kids in Chicago, we offer more to your children than just early childhood education and after school programs. Our center uses an old church, allowing us to offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for children in Chicago. In today’s post, learn more about some of our enriching programs, and contact our…

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Boredom and Your Children

How many times have you heard your child say “I’m bored”? Sometimes, being bored is a good thing. But other times — especially when your children are spending more time cooped up inside — boredom can be, well, boring.  At Just For Kids in Chicago, we know that a certain amount of boredom can be…

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6 Benefits of an After School Program

Parents always want the best for their children, especially when it comes to after school care. But there are other components that go into that decision. Is your child spending their after school time productively? Are they involved in any extracurricular activities or sports? There are also other things you want to consider about your…

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How After School Care Can Set Your Kid Up For Success

More and more parents are turning to after school child care than ever before. More families have two working parents, or separated couples are experiencing the challenges of being a working single parent. While many jobs keep parents busy until 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., most schools dismiss kids around 3:00, sometimes even earlier. So what…

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