SEPTEMBER 2026 · 5 CHICAGO CHILD DEVELOPMENT COACHES · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Child Development Coaches in Chicago
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Beth Miller
Beth Miller Parent Coach · Wilmette
M. Ed. in Counseling, BS in Education, PCI Certified Parent Coach® Also speaks E, n, g, l, i, s and hPCI-certified parent coach and former parent counsellor, working with parents on discipline, communication, screen time and daily family dynamics.
Dana Hirt
Dana Hirt Parenting · Chicago
PCI® certified parent coach Also speaks E, n, g, l, i, s and hPCI-certified parent coach using an Intentional Parenting approach, working with parents of children from early years through the teenage stage.
Rachael Fritz
Parenting on Mars · Chicago
Certified parenting coach through the Jai Institute of Parenting · former preschool teacher · TEDx speaker Also speaks E, n, g, l, i, s and hJai Institute certified parenting coach working with parents through the middle years of raising 3-8 year olds, using a non-punitive, attachment-led curriculum.
Reena Vohra Morgan
Hive Educational Consulting · Chicago
Master's Degree in Child Development from the Erikson Institute · certified Jai Institute Parent Coach Also speaks E, n, g, l, i, s and hMontessori- and RIE-trained child development specialist coaching parents and educators on development, behaviour and classroom-to-home consistency.
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Sheryl Stoller
Stoller Parent Coaching · Park Ridge
PCI Certified Parent Coach® Also speaks E, n, g, l, i, s and hPCI-certified family wellbeing coach specialising in parents of (un)identified gifted and twice-exceptional children, and of intense or neurodivergent kids.
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North Shore child development coaches (2)
- Beth Miller Beth Miller Parent Coach · Wilmette
- Rachael Fritz Parenting on Mars · Chicago
North Side child development coaches (2)
- Dana Hirt Dana Hirt Parenting · Chicago
- Reena Vohra Morgan Hive Educational Consulting · Chicago
Northwest Suburbs child development coaches (1)
- Sheryl Stoller Stoller Parent Coaching · Park Ridge
How Chicago parents choose
- These are non-clinical coaches and educators — they support parents and do not diagnose or treat.
- For any concern about a delay or medical issue, start with your pediatrician for screening and referral, or Illinois Early Intervention for children under three.
- Approaches here skew RIE, Pikler, and Montessori; most offer virtual parent coaching.
- We list details verbatim; blanks mean unverified, and we did not pad this list with clinical providers.
Important
The coaches listed here are non-clinical educators and parent coaches. They do not diagnose or treat developmental, medical, or mental-health conditions. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk with your pediatrician, who can refer you to a licensed evaluator or early-intervention services.
Common questions Chicago parents ask
What does a child development coach actually do?
A Chicago child development coach supports parents — not patients. They help you set up play, routines, and environments that fit your child’s stage, drawing on approaches like RIE, Pikler, and Montessori. They are educators and coaches, not therapists, and do not diagnose or treat conditions.
How is this different from early intervention or therapy?
Early intervention, occupational, speech, and physical therapy are clinical services delivered by licensed providers who evaluate and treat. The coaches on this page are intentionally non-clinical. If you suspect a delay or a medical issue, start with your pediatrician, who can refer you for a formal evaluation. In Illinois, the state’s Early Intervention program is the usual route for children under three.
How much does a child development coach cost in Chicago?
Rates vary widely and many coaches publish packages rather than hourly fees. Where a coach posts pricing, we show it verbatim; where they don’t, the field is blank. Expect a free or low-cost intro call with most.
Do these coaches work over video?
Yes. Most coaches here offer virtual sessions, which suit parent coaching well — you can share what’s happening at home and get a plan to try. We mark who offers virtual support, which also means a coach in Evanston or Oak Park is a realistic option no matter where in Chicagoland you live.
My child seems behind. Should I book a coach?
If you’re worried about a delay, the first call should be to your pediatrician, who can screen and refer to a licensed evaluator or early-intervention program. A development coach can be a helpful complement for everyday parenting support, but is not a substitute for a clinical evaluation.
How we checked this directory
Every provider was checked against their own website, professional listing, and where applicable a certifying body or professional directory. We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Beth Miller · https://bethmillerparentcoach.com
- Dana Hirt · https://danahirtparenting.com
- Rachael Fritz · https://www.parentingonmars.com
- Reena Vohra Morgan · https://hiveeducationalconsulting.com
- Sheryl Stoller · https://stollerparentcoaching.org
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