Top Illinois Kids + Family Startups (26)

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...

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...

Parents Q-it, Kids View-it. Guide Your Child’s Video Viewing.Create a personal digital video library, for your child in a snap. Accessible anytime, anywhere, and in any language.We empower you to be your child’s digital entertainer and educator. Sign up at www.Q-it.com 

At Deft, formerly ServerCentral, we are our clients’ most trusted advisor. The Deft team humanizes technology. We actively listen to our clients, learning and collaborating to develop tailored proposals that perfectly fit your company’s needs. We then design, build, operate, secure, and scale unique technology solutions with a singular purpose: to deftly deliver on the promise of technology for you and...

Woof Rescue is an app which helps people find the love of their lives at their local pet shelter. Utilizing our app, users can view thousands of pets available for adoption to a loving home, and begin the adoption process right from their phone. The app is just the beginning -- many exciting and innovative solutions to help facilitate the...

Nurture Life delivers delicious and nutritious meals, snacks and smoothies for babies, toddlers and kids. Little ones LOVE the flavor, and parents love how easy it is!

TeeMapping.com has put today's tee times on the map. We have consolidated the manual search for tee times and with one click of the map flag the golfer will see tee times based on their location. No more wasting time selecting and clicking on criteria boxes just to narrow your search. No more multiple website searches or calling multiple courses...

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.

Invented by an educator for educators, MAGNA-TILES® brand was born in the classroom in 1997. From these humble beginnings, they’ve become America’s #1 Magnetic Building Sets Brand and an essential tool for a child’s growing mind. At MAGNA-TILES®, our mission and values drive us to create meaningful experiences that spark growth, learning, and joy in children. With a strong commitment to...

We like to think of Stork Stack as Serendipity on your Doorstep.  Each month our members receive a "Stack" filled with five of our favorite products, each selected with love for our members and the most important little person in their lives. Our Stacks evolve with the child's age, from the third trimester to the child's third birthday, so Stork...

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.

Episencial's all natural and organic products improve skin health and help protect children from harmful environmental exposure. They help solve the problem of skyrocketing eczema and reduced immunity... all at an affordable price point with irresistible packaging.

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.

At The Brainchild Collective, we activate every young person’s potential to transform the world through holistic education solutions that help prepare students to live healthy and thriving lives.

Leleki is a marketplace and resource for conscious parents.

Sitterworks.com is a new online service dedicated to connecting families with sitters and nannies in their area. It is focused on closing the gap between finding childcare and finding the perfect childcare. With an in-depth sitter questionnaire and multiple background check options, Sitterworks is the place to go to find trusted childcare absolutely free.

TapGenes is a private family health network building healthy relationships between families, healthcare providers, and favorite consumer wellness brands.

Radio Flyer is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. Radio Flyer is a recognized leader in the toy industry, with our corporate headquarters located in Chicago. From wagons and tricycles to battery powered eBikes, Go-Karts and Tesla ride-ons, our...

Afterskoolz is dedicated to helping parents search, schedule, and enroll in after school activities and camps for their kids.

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.