Top Chicago, IL Kids + Family Companies (40)

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

Paige & Paxton is an innovative curriculum that leverages puzzle piece characters that make STEM easy to teach and easy to learn at the very beginning of a child's educational experience. We carry out this mission through storybooks, curriculum and pop-up events across the U.S. that engage educators, kids and their parents in STEM.

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!

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 

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Head Case Company has created an affordable three-part concussion management system for youth athletics that measures and records head impacts, provides diagnostic tools to detect potential concussions, and recommends the best treatment facilities in an athlete’s current location. The Head Case Concussion Management System is comprised of the Head Case Impact Sensor, Head Case Mobile App, and the Head Case...

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 campuses currently serve over 12,000 students, of whom 98% are minority, 87% are low-income, and 82% are first-generation college goers. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students for success in college. For that reason,

Codeverse® is the world's first fully interactive coding school and educational technology platform for kids aged 6-12, founded on the mission to teach a billion kids to code. To book weekly coding classes and 2018 Spring/Summer camps, visit www.codeverse.com.

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.

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.

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.

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

Radio Flyer is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to bring the world out to play 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 go-karts and the best...

Shedd Aquarium's Vision A world thriving with aquatic life, sustained by people who love, understand and protect it. Here, there and everywhere, Shedd Aquarium connects nature lovers and animal enthusiasts with the aquatic animal world. Beluga encounters, beach clean-ups and 360 virtual dives with Caribbean reef sharks are all tools that deepen connections with wildlife and work toward this vision.

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...