Top Chicago, IL Kids + Family Companies (58)

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.

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...

Steve & Kate's Camp provides educational camping services where children create their own experiences through a variety of activities, fostering confidence and creativity. They offer summer, winter, and spring camps as a fun and educational option for working parents.

Apollo After School is a comprehensive extended day program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, providing a safe, fun, and friendly environment offering homework help, enrichment activities, and physical activities outside of regular school hours.

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, and to thrive by providing services to strengthen families and communities.

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.

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,...

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 

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.

Big Blue Swim School (BBSS) is a fast-growing, mission-driven company that aims to show kids they can do anything by unlocking their full potential in the water.

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

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.

The Park Ridge Park District enhances the quality of life in Park Ridge by providing exceptional recreation and leisure opportunities for all residents.

We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day. Today, we remain proudly family-owned with...

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.

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.

iCook is an after school program that allows children to explore their culinary imagination in a fun, hands on manner

Caravel Autism Health’s team of autism health professionals is dedicated to working with children with autism and related developmental disabilities and their families to develop skills, create connections and instill confidence. Our approach to ABA therapy is rooted in research and results. Our founders and therapists are committed to being the most passionate clinicians in the autism health field. At...

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.

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.