Top Chicago, IL Kids + Family Companies (40)

Squirrel & Company, the creator of the Squirrel Bank™, works to teach children the fundamentals of money through financial tools based on The Quadra-Banking System™.The Squirrel Bank™ consists of four individual banks that teach effective use of money by allowing kids to decide how they want to use it. The tree of the Squirrel Bank has branches that hold the...

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

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.

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.

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 focus solely on the first years of a child’s life — starting even before birth — to have the most significant impact on children and families, especially those living in under-resourced communities. For nearly 40 years, we have worked directly with children and parents, providing doula and home visiting services and quality center-based care that ensures children are ready to...

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...

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,

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...

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.

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,...

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

Rang is building the rewards platform for schools. Our mission is simple: improve student outcomes. Rang helps schools reinforce positive academic behaviors by connecting students and families to digital rewards funded by corporate sponsors. Schools get a powerful tool to improve attendance and engagement. Sponsors get measurable social impact tied directly to student outcomes.

Personal shopping service for busy parents and fashionable kids (0-6yr). We send a box of adorable kids clothes + accessories to your doorstep. Keep only what you love, and shipping is always free, both ways. But what makes us SPECIAL? We guarantee to buy back every piece of clothing when your little one outgrows them.

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...