Best Daycare Centers in Barrington, IL
Compare 6 daycare centers in Barrington. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Barrington, Illinois at a glance
- Daycares
- 6
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 20
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Barrington has 6 licensed daycares with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 60010 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Barrington
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Salem Methodist Preschool4.72 score5(13)
115 W Lincoln Ave, Barrington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children
Salem Methodist Preschool in Barrington receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the school's flexible scheduling, individualized attention to each child, and balanced curriculum that combines academics with play-based learning.
Warm and caring staffflexible drop-off and extended care optionsindividualized learning experiencessafe and nurturing environment - 2Creative Learning Montessori School4.05 score4.1(5)
1410 S Barrington Road, Barrington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
Creative Learning Montessori School has mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and current parents highlighting caring staff and positive child development, but serious concerns raised about academic preparedness, documentation of behavioral issues, and unresponsive communication from administration.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong family bonds and communitygood value for tuitionpositive long-term child development outcomes
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Barrington
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Barrington, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Barrington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60010 | 6 | 4.53 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Barrington (67–142 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
1
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Barrington based on parent reviews
Salem Methodist Preschool
115 W Lincoln Ave, Barrington, IL
Salem Methodist Preschool in Barrington receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the school's flexible scheduling, individualized attention to each child, and balanced curriculum that combines academics with play-based learning.
Bumc Noah'S Ark Christian Preschool
98 Algonquin Rd, Barrington, IL
One parent highlights the small class sizes and frequent children's events, noting that the teachers are caring and offer unique learning experiences.
Creative Learning Montessori School
1410 S Barrington Road, Barrington, IL
Creative Learning Montessori School has mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and current parents highlighting caring staff and positive child development, but serious concerns raised about academic preparedness, documentation of behavioral issues, and unresponsive communication from administration.
Atonement Christian Day School
909 E Main St, Barrington, IL
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Daycare Centers in Barrington, Illinois
There are 6 daycare centers in Barrington, Illinois. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Barrington have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Barrington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Salem Methodist Preschool in Barrington receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the school's flexible scheduling, individualized attention to each child, and balanced curriculum that combines academics with play-based learning.
- Address
- 115 W Lincoln Ave, Barrington, IL
- Phone
- (847) 381-0536
One parent highlights the small class sizes and frequent children's events, noting that the teachers are caring and offer unique learning experiences.
- Address
- 98 Algonquin Rd, Barrington, IL
- Phone
- (847) 844-3738
Creative Learning Montessori School has mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and current parents highlighting caring staff and positive child development, but serious concerns raised about academic preparedness, documentation of behavioral issues, and unresponsive communication from administration.
- Address
- 1410 S Barrington Road, Barrington, IL
- Phone
- (847) 382-2812
- Address
- 909 E Main St, Barrington, IL
- Phone
- (847) 382-6360
- Address
- 560 Carl Avenue, Barrington, IL
- Phone
- (847) 381-0272
- Address
- 647 Dundee Ave, Barrington, IL
- Phone
- (847) 381-5490
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Illinois)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities