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Best Daycare Centers in Carol Stream, IL

Compare 11 daycare centers in Carol Stream. Average rating: 4.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Carol Stream, Illinois at a glance

Daycares
11
Avg rating
4.75/5
Parent reviews
76
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Carol Stream has 11 licensed daycares with 76 parent reviews averaging 4.75/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 60188 zip code, averaging 4.75 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carol Stream

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.

  1. 1
    Rainbow Academy INC
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1280 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 195 children

    Rainbow Academy/Cadence Academy in Carol Stream receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong communication, age-appropriate curriculum, and safe facility. Families report their children thrived developmentally and emotionally during their time at the center.

    Caring and attentive teachers and directorsexcellent parent communication and real-time updates via appstructured curricul
  2. 2
    Rainbow Academy INC
    4.32 score
    4.5(9)

    1270 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    Rainbow Academy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising significant improvements under new management. Families highlight engaging activities, field trips, caring staff, and a balanced approach to education and fun. The facility serves children from infants to 12 years old.

    Friendly and patient teachersfun activities and field tripsimproved management and ownershiphealthy balance of education and recreation

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Carol Stream

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Carol Stream, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.67avg rating
9 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Carol Stream zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6018811
4.75
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Carol Stream (12–195 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Carol Stream based on parent reviews

Rainbow Academy INC

4.5(20)

1280 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL

Rainbow Academy/Cadence Academy in Carol Stream receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong communication, age-appropriate curriculum, and safe facility. Families report their children thrived developmentally and emotionally during their time at the center.

Caring and attentive teachers and directorsexcellent parent communication and real-time updates via appstructured curricul

Rainbow Academy INC

4.5(9)

1270 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL

Rainbow Academy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising significant improvements under new management. Families highlight engaging activities, field trips, caring staff, and a balanced approach to education and fun. The facility serves children from infants to 12 years old.

Friendly and patient teachersfun activities and field tripsimproved management and ownership

Master'S Christian Pre-School

5(1)

580 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL

One parent describes enrolling their child at Master's Christian Pre-School as the best decision made, highlighting the teachers' dedication and knowledge. The reviewer also notes the impressive child-to-teacher ratio and the director's active engagement with families.

Sweetdedicatedand knowledgeable teachers

Outreach Community Ctr Jubilee Neighbor

5

345 S President St, Carol Stream, IL

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Daycare types in Carol Stream

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Carol Stream, Illinois

There are 11 daycare centers in Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream have an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 76 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Carol Stream, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Carol Stream

Showing 11 results

Master'S Christian Pre-School
Church Daycare
5

One parent describes enrolling their child at Master's Christian Pre-School as the best decision made, highlighting the teachers' dedication and knowledge. The reviewer also notes the impressive child-to-teacher ratio and the director's active engagement with families.

Sweetdedicatedand knowledgeable teachers
Address
580 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 665-3632
Outreach Community Ctr Jubilee Neighbor
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
345 S President St, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 260-7600
Rainbow Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rainbow Academy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising significant improvements under new management. Families highlight engaging activities, field trips, caring staff, and a balanced approach to education and fun. The facility serves children from infants to 12 years old.

Friendly and patient teachersfun activities and field tripsimproved management and ownership
Address
1270 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 668-8088
Rainbow Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rainbow Academy/Cadence Academy in Carol Stream receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong communication, age-appropriate curriculum, and safe facility. Families report their children thrived developmentally and emotionally during their time at the center.

Caring and attentive teachers and directorsexcellent parent communication and real-time updates via appstructured curricul
Address
1280 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 668-8088
Love 2 Care Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
610 E North Ave, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 346-7403
Metropolitan Fam Srvs St Andrews
Headstart Programs
Address
250 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 653-7166
Kindercare Learning Center 000171
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center 000171 for its caring staff, strong management, and family-oriented environment. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over several years, citing teacher stability, individual attention to children's needs, and excellent communication. All six reviews are 5-star ratings with no complaints mentioned.

Kind and nurturing teacherssupportive management and directorsteacher stability across classrooms
Address
140 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 665-1441
Kindercare Learning Ctr 301382
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its caring, professional staff and strong educational programs. Families highlight excellent communication through apps and daily updates, clean facilities, and welcoming atmosphere. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable growth and development.

Caring and patient staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseducational activities and learning programs
Address
1360 W Army Trail Rd, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 213-5900
Daylight Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Daylight Learning Center in Carol Stream receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean and organized facility, engaging educational activities, and responsive leadership under Director Ms. Gina. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in this learning environment.

Caring and passionate teachersstrong leadership and director responsivenessclean and well-organized facility
Address
505 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 583-8869
Metropolitan Fam Srvs Outreach Community
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 S President St, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 260-7600
Pals Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1041 Evergreen Dr, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 876-7257

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 all daycares in Carol Stream, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Carol Stream have an average Google rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Carol Stream, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Illinois's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Illinois)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Carol Stream offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Illinois typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Carol Stream for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Carol Stream must be licensed by Illinois's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.