Top Illinois Kids + Family Companies (52)
Sittercity, a Bright Horizons company, is a technology platform working to reimagine the child care industry. Finding, hiring and managing high-quality, trustworthy and enriching child care has never been simple, for parents or caregivers. We want to change that. At Sittercity, you can imagine and create solutions that will revolutionize a multi-billion industry and bring relief to parents and care...
Built by Kids inspires the the next generation of makers (and their parents) to build the projects of the dreams. We provide the know-how and the tools to help them create lifelong memories. Building and bonding.
We focus solely on the first years of a child’s life — starting even before birth — to have the most significant impact on children and families, especially those living in under-resourced communities. For nearly 40 years, we have worked directly with children and parents, providing doula and home visiting services and quality center-based care that ensures children are ready to...
Heggerty is a literacy education company providing the #1 phonemic awareness curriculum for preschool and elementary classrooms. Founded nearly 20 years ago by Dr. Michael Heggerty, a reading instruction pioneer, we provide digital and print curriculum, classroom resources, and professional development to help educators empower the next generation of readers. The Heggerty curriculum can be found worldwide and we are...
TapGenes is a private family health network building healthy relationships between families, healthcare providers, and favorite consumer wellness brands.
MeTime is a platform that connects parents to new flexible childcare options. We strive to make childcare more accessible by aggregating more flexible, hourly drop-off childcare options in one place that parents can instantly find and book as they need it. We help parents find childcare that fits their lives, not the other way around.
Nestled is a mobile application that alerts parents of product recalls based on the products they own and purchase. No more model numbers or product registrations to remember.
Squirrel & Company, the creator of the Squirrel Bank™, works to teach children the fundamentals of money through financial tools based on The Quadra-Banking System™.The Squirrel Bank™ consists of four individual banks that teach effective use of money by allowing kids to decide how they want to use it. The tree of the Squirrel Bank has branches that hold the...
The DangerMan Brand is the product which has been in business since 1998. this Brand the fastest growing Superhero Brand in the World has a huge product line from books, movies, toys, clothing for both children and adults and food products like DangerMan Pizza's. This Brand has mass appeal and a huge fan base. This halloween will be huge for...
SLAP’D aspires to provide teens, who have lost a parent, with an online community of support to help ensure that they are not alone, to inspire hope, and to provide them with important resources throughout the grieving process.
Pearachute is a new way to help your child discover and explore activities that best fit your family’s schedule. From ballet to baseball, Pearachute gives you flexibility and variety — all in one monthly membership.
Readeo's combination of video chat and quality children's books makes it possible to share story time whether you're in the same room or thousands of miles away. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Readeo.com is a unique way of connecting with the people you love—whether they live near or far away. Publishers include Simon & Schuster, Candlewick Press, Chronicle Books and Blue Apple Books.
Operated by elected Supervisor, Danielle Chynoweth, Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office (CTSO) is a government office providing a local safety net for low-income households since 1928. We provide General Assistance, Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance, Food Support, and referrals to services funded by Urbana residents serving Urbana residents. We provide Homeless Services to Champaign County residents funded through grants coordinated through our county’s Continuum...
iCook is an after school program that allows children to explore their culinary imagination in a fun, hands on manner
We’re an innovative, private-equity backed toy company located north of Chicago and launching in 2020. We’ve developed a deep patent portfolio, including patents in the U.S. and abroad. We’re now poised to disrupt several toy-industry segments. We’re an expert, highly analytical and creative team. Our staff and partners are like family.
Finnbin is a baby box company inspired by the Finnish tradition that provides a safe sleeper for newborns and hand-selected "must have" products for new parents.
Personal shopping service for busy parents and fashionable kids (0-6yr). We send a box of adorable kids clothes + accessories to your doorstep. Keep only what you love, and shipping is always free, both ways. But what makes us SPECIAL? We guarantee to buy back every piece of clothing when your little one outgrows them.
When Albert Whitman was founded more than a century ago, our goal was simple: make good books that kids want to read. Today, we continue this tradition, guided by a deeper mission to create stories that also educate and empower children. Together, we can create a safe space for kids to learn about themselves and their communities. We can promote empathy,...
Amerigo supports international students at premier U.S. high schools with a focus on excellent academic outcomes. We combine a nurturing boarding environment along with academic and English learning support to prepare students for success in high school, university and beyond.
MightyNest makes healthy, green living simple + sustainable. We help you replace plastic and transform your life. Each month we send every subscriber one purposeful item that’s healthier for people + the planet. Our online store also includes over 1,000 handpicked products that meet our rigorous standards for quality, safety, & effectiveness.
