About Us
Since 1978
Kids’ Work in 1978
Andy, a little boy in Ann Arbor, Michigan, watched his mother pack her work bag and asked, “What are you doing mommy?”
“Getting ready for work,” she replied.
As he gathered his things, she asked him the same and he answered: “I’m getting ready for kids work.”
And thus little Andy named Kids’ Work in 1978.
Our Core Values

integrity
A Devotion to What is Right

RESPECT
Thoughtful, considerate, & fair

support
Assistance & Caring

positivity
Constructive & Optimistic

BALANCE
Healthy & Comfortable Proportion

enlightenment
Greater Knowledge
or Understanding

distinction
Set Apart From Others
in Excellence
A Safe Place for Children To Explore
Blended Hands-On Academic Learning Concept
Kids’ Work Today

Meet Sarah Cudnik
Owner & Executive Director
“I grew up in my Mom’s in-home daycare, the original Kids’ Work, and believe that children learn best when they are loved, supported and provided with the opportunity to explore the world around them.”
Meet Lynda MacHaila
Founder & Proprietor
As the original founder of Kids’ Work, with more than 30 years of early learning experience, Lynda’s nurturing and hands-on approach have provided generations of children with the scaffolding needed to confidently embark on their path toward graduation and success.
Family born, family run, and family centric, the Kids’ Work team understands the unique needs of busy parents, the need for social-emotional integration in early learning, as well as the need for a return to the most crucial Kids’ Work: play.
“Helping children explore and learn in a hands-on environment brings me happiness, and I’m committed to the continued growth and evolution of Kids’ Work Chicago. It is here that we’ll learn something new and laugh every day; in doing so, we will change the world.”

Our Programs

Infants
6 Weeks - 14 Months

Toddlers
15 - 23 Months

Preschool
2 - 4 Years

Junior Kindergarten
4 - 6 Years

Infants
6 Weeks - 14 Months

Toddlers
15 - 23 Months

Preschool
2 - 4 Years

Junior Kindergarten
4 - 6 Years

Kindergarten
5 - 7 Years

Infants
6 Weeks - 14 Months

Toddlers
15 - 23 Months

Preschool
2 - 4 Years

Junior Kindergarten
4 - 6 Years

Kindergarten
5 - 7 Years
