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...

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...

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...

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.

Aidhen's Corner is an on-line concierge service for all things Kids!  We give our member's ability to quickly, easily and seemlessly search, find, and book, amazing "what to do's"  with their kids the instant they need it.As a parent you want to make every day, every experience and every moment count with your kids. But finding that creative, new and...

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...

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

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 

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.

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,...

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!

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

Leleki is a marketplace and resource for conscious parents.

Player’s Health is the first universal health management and compliance application for youth athletes.  Our HIPAA compliant mobile application provides athletic programs with players' essential medical information and streamlines the injury reporting process in an easy to use digital platform. Coaches, trainers, parents and athletic directors can monitor the health and progression of an injured player.  Parents are instantly notified...

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.

Jiobit is the first of its kind patented location sharing platform, enabling the longest lasting and smallest real-time location products (indoor or out) with best-in-class security. Featuring a host of encryption and security technologies, Jiobit is trusted pet owners and families, with usage in every populated continent in the world. Our mission is to provide the right information at the right time...

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.

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...

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...

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.