Parent Resources
Babyproofing
Best Baby/Kid Stores in the Chicagoland area
Galt Baby – a baby store full of knowledgeable employees and all sorts of baby gear.
Sprout San Francisco – a baby boutique specializing in all natural and organic products.
Twinkle Twinkle – an upscale baby boutique specializing in nursery decor and unique gifts.
Classes
Childbirth Classes – consultant who goes above and beyond to help future mommies feel educated about pregnancy and childbirth. She is also a doula!
Daycares
Discover the World Daycare in Roscoe Village: Petra Dubell (owner) 312.731.0101
Little Green Treehouse in Lincoln Park and Lakeview
Children’s Learning Place in Lakeview
Prairieland Montessori in Lakeview
Sonnet Academy – multiple locations
Goddard in Lincoln Park
Creme de la Creme – multiple locations
Dermatologists
Parental Support
Neighborhood Parents Network – an online and in person Chicago parent community board. It’s a great resource for connecting parents, finding schools, doctors, nannies, events, etc.
Pediatricians
Dr. Paul Martin
312.926.7337
Prenatal Resources
Doula – women who are there to support future mommies from pregnancy through birth. My favorite doulas are Samantha (Shay’s personal doula) and Maura with Windy City Doulas.
Obgyn:
Dr. Catherine Clinton
312.943.0282
Dr. Melinda Lukens, Dr. Patricia Katz, & Dr. Patricia Gale
312.642.9844
Dr. Dawn McGee
312.726.3917
Dr. Bonnie Wise & Dr. Salasche
312.775.1100
Dr. Stanley Friedell
312.440.9400
Home Birth – give birth at home with this wonderful team of midwives
Prenatal Chiropractor – Dr. Tohtz at Serenty Family Wellness
Prenatal Yoga classes – Sweet Pea Yoga Studio
Primary Care Physician
Dr Amy Desai
312.922.3815
FREE Preschool Info
Public School Info
- If your child will be 3 by September 1 – get a PIN and then apply to 3 free CPS schools: Drummond, Oscar Mayer, and Sunder.
- If your child will be 4 by September 1 – get a PIN and then apply to 4 free CPS schools: Drummond. Oscar Mayer, Sunder, and the Inter-Language Academy.
- If your child will be 5 by September 1 – get a PIN and apply to: Classical and Gifted schools as well as an application to Magnet schools by the lottery system.
*The testing/application period is October 1 through December 1. You then find out which schools your child has gotten into or where they are on the waitlist in late March.
Chicago School GPS – consultants who will help parents navigate choosing the right public or private school in Chicago.
