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Welcome to Garabatos Daycare
A nurturing, dual-language in-home daycare where children learn, play, and grow in a safe and loving environment.

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About Garabatos

Safety & Licensing

Safety & Licensing

Children sitting at a table eating fruit and food with a person in the background preparing food in a kitchen.

  • Licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

  • CPR/First Aid certified

  • Safe sleep practices

  • Clean, child-proofed environment

Meals & Nutrition

  • Breakfast and Lunch provided

  • AM/PM Snack

  • Homemade and nutritious

  • Accommodations for allergies

A young boy with dark hair and a striped shirt is touching a pile of beige modeling clay or dough on a white table. The table is also scattered with small toy cars with various colors and designs. There is a white plastic container and a metal bowl nearby, and the background shows a wooden floor, a striped cushion, and a white object that appears to be a trash can.

Daily Experience

  • Circle time

  • Yoga

  • Arts & crafts

  • Outdoor play (weather permitting)

  • Nap time

  • Structured daily learning activities

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Dual Language

  • Daily English & Spanish exposure

  • Learning through play & songs

  • Builds early communication skills

  • Encourages cultural appreciation

FAQs

What ages do you accept?

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Infant through school-age children are welcome. Contact us for current availability and age-specific openings.

What are your hours?

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Our typical hours are 7:45 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. We generally align with the Chicago Public Schools calendar for most holidays. Please reach out for specific scheduling details.

What is your Caregiver-to-Child ratios?

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We maintain an approximate 1:4 caregiver-to-child ratio to ensure attentive, personalized care in a nurturing small-group environment.

What if my child doesn’t speak Spanish?

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That’s completely okay! Children of all language backgrounds are welcome, and young learners naturally pick up language through everyday exposure, play, and interaction.