Best Daycare Centers in Decatur, IL
Compare 19 daycare centers in Decatur. Average rating: 4.12/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Decatur, Illinois at a glance
- Daycares
- 19
- Avg rating
- 4.12/5
- Parent reviews
- 88
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Decatur has 19 licensed daycares with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.12/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 46% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 62521 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Decatur
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.
- 1Central Christian Pre-School4.5 score5(5)
650 W William St, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
Central Christian Pre-School receives consistently high ratings from parents and staff. Parents praise the loving, kind staff, strong parent involvement in activities and events, and effective kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its Christian environment and welcoming community atmosphere.
Loving and kind staffparent involvement in activities and field tripskindergarten preparationfriendly and caring environment - 2Decatur Day Care Center4.5 score5(5)
2075 East Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children
Decatur Day Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting exceptional cleanliness, caring staff, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the facility's overall quality of care and management.
Cleanlinesscaring stafffamily-like environmentprofessional management - 3New Horizon Family & Child Dev Center4.48 score4.7(11)
275 East Condit, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 158 children
New Horizon Family & Child Dev Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on its exceptional staff and specialized services for children with special needs and disabilities. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and quality facility.
Excellent staff and teacherswelcoming and friendly environmentspecialized services for special needs and disabilitieshigh-quality facility - 4Macon Resources INC.4.32 score4.4(20)
1811 S Taylor Rd, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
This facility receives consistently high ratings from reviewers who praise the caring staff and community contributions. Reviewers highlight the organization's helpful approach and engaging programs, with clients reportedly very enthusiastic about their experience.
caring and friendly staffcommunity involvementhelpful servicesengaging programs - 5Decatur Family Ymca4.16 score4.2(20)
220 W Mckinley Ave, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
The Decatur Family YMCA receives consistently positive feedback for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and diverse amenities. Parents praise the affordability, quality instruction (particularly swim lessons), and community atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained with strong safety protocols.
Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership options including low-income plansdiverse amenities (pools - 6Kid'S Castle Learing Center2.73 score2.4(19)
4445 E Maynor, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 243 children
Kid's Castle Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive child experiences, with several families enrolled for multiple years. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including neglect incidents, safety issues, and a disconnect between marketing and actual care quality.
Caring and family-like staffclean facilitychildren enjoy attendinglong-term enrollment
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Decatur
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Decatur, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Decatur zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62521 | 9 | 4.13 | 2 | |
| 62526 | 7 | 4.07 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Decatur (33–243 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
8
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Decatur based on parent reviews
Central Christian Pre-School
650 W William St, Decatur, IL
Central Christian Pre-School receives consistently high ratings from parents and staff. Parents praise the loving, kind staff, strong parent involvement in activities and events, and effective kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its Christian environment and welcoming community atmosphere.
Decatur Day Care Center
2075 East Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL
Decatur Day Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting exceptional cleanliness, caring staff, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the facility's overall quality of care and management.
New Horizon Family & Child Dev Center
275 East Condit, Decatur, IL
New Horizon Family & Child Dev Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on its exceptional staff and specialized services for children with special needs and disabilities. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and quality facility.
Discovery Depot Child Care Center
2715 N 27th St, Decatur, IL
Parents highlight Discovery Depot's warm, loving environment and highly attentive staff as key strengths, noting significant social, emotional, and academic growth in their children. One reviewer mentions a multi-generational family connection to the center, while another expresses confidence in the care for infants and toddlers through kindergarten.
Macon Resources INC.
1811 S Taylor Rd, Decatur, IL
This facility receives consistently high ratings from reviewers who praise the caring staff and community contributions. Reviewers highlight the organization's helpful approach and engaging programs, with clients reportedly very enthusiastic about their experience.
St. Paul'S Lutheran Early Learning Ctr.
1 Bachrach Ct, Decatur, IL
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Daycare types in Decatur
Daycare Centers in Decatur, Illinois
There are 19 daycare centers in Decatur, 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 Decatur have an average rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 46% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Decatur, 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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Parents highlight Discovery Depot's warm, loving environment and highly attentive staff as key strengths, noting significant social, emotional, and academic growth in their children. One reviewer mentions a multi-generational family connection to the center, while another expresses confidence in the care for infants and toddlers through kindergarten.
- Address
- 2715 N 27th St, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 429-1052
Central Christian Pre-School receives consistently high ratings from parents and staff. Parents praise the loving, kind staff, strong parent involvement in activities and events, and effective kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its Christian environment and welcoming community atmosphere.
- Address
- 650 W William St, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 428-4336
- Address
- 1 Bachrach Ct, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 424-9183
- Address
- 415 E Ash Ave, Ste A, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 791-5906
Decatur Day Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting exceptional cleanliness, caring staff, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the facility's overall quality of care and management.
- Address
- 2075 East Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 422-2044
New Horizon Family & Child Dev Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on its exceptional staff and specialized services for children with special needs and disabilities. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and quality facility.
- Address
- 275 East Condit, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 429-4799
This facility receives consistently high ratings from reviewers who praise the caring staff and community contributions. Reviewers highlight the organization's helpful approach and engaging programs, with clients reportedly very enthusiastic about their experience.
- Address
- 1811 S Taylor Rd, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 330-6454
One parent gives a 1-star rating and explicitly states they would not recommend the center unless no other option is available.
- Address
- 1177 W Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 877-5877
The Decatur Family YMCA receives consistently positive feedback for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and diverse amenities. Parents praise the affordability, quality instruction (particularly swim lessons), and community atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained with strong safety protocols.
- Address
- 220 W Mckinley Ave, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 872-9622
- Address
- 324 W Macon St, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 423-2122
- Address
- 710 W Macon St, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 422-9930
Kid's Castle Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive child experiences, with several families enrolled for multiple years. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including neglect incidents, safety issues, and a disconnect between marketing and actual care quality.
- Address
- 4445 E Maynor, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 330-6626
- Address
- 2580 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 872-6602
- Address
- 3130 Turpin Rd, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 423-5200
- Address
- 255 East Grand, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 422-5437
- Address
- 1020 W South Side Dr, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 423-9580
- Address
- 1075 N Morgan St, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 429-8070
- Address
- 1050 S 44th St, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 428-3800
- Address
- 1170 Orchard St, Decatur, IL
- Phone
- (217) 423-3655
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
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