Best Daycare Centers in Deerfield, IL
Compare 12 daycare centers in Deerfield. Average rating: 4.85/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Deerfield, Illinois at a glance
- Daycares
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.85/5
- Parent reviews
- 81
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Deerfield has 12 licensed daycares with 81 parent reviews averaging 4.85/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 60015 zip code, averaging 4.85 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Deerfield
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.
- 1Mon Jardin4.65 score4.9(13)
20630 Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 101 children
Mon Jardin is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Deerfield, Illinois with 10 five-star reviews praising exceptional staff, strong curriculum, and personalized care. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, with staff going above and beyond to support both children and families. The small, family-focused environment stands out as a major advantage over larger corporate chains.
Caring and attentive staffstrong academic curriculum with age-appropriate instructionhome-cooked meals and snacksdaily outdoor time - 2Brd Jewish Ed Erly Chldhod @ Bnai Tikvah4.6 score4.8(15)
1558 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
Parents consistently praise B'nai Tikvah as a warm, welcoming community with inclusive leadership, particularly toward interfaith families. The facility is noted for excellent Hebrew school programming, adult education opportunities, and strong social connections. Members highlight the congregation's flexibility, affordability, and commitment to instilling Jewish values in children.
Warm and welcoming communityinclusive of interfaith familiesexcellent Hebrew scho - 3Christian Beginnings4.5 score5(5)
824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 116 children
Christian Beginnings is a highly-regarded preschool in Deerfield with small class sizes and strong teacher-to-student ratios. Parents praise the thoughtful, play-based curriculum and caring staff who effectively prepare children for kindergarten. Multiple families report satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
Small class sizesexcellent teacher-to-student ratioexpert teaching staffplay-based learning with educational intentionality - 4Bjbe Early Childhd Prog At The Chava Ctr4.46 score4.6(16)
1201 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
The reviews appear to be for a synagogue/religious congregation rather than a daycare center. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, engaging clergy, and beautiful facilities. The congregation offers various opportunities for involvement and creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
welcoming communityengaging Rabbibeautiful facilityresponsive staff
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Deerfield
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Deerfield, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Deerfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60015 | 12 | 4.85 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Deerfield (32–200 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Deerfield based on parent reviews
Mon Jardin
20630 Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield, IL
Mon Jardin is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Deerfield, Illinois with 10 five-star reviews praising exceptional staff, strong curriculum, and personalized care. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, with staff going above and beyond to support both children and families. The small, family-focused environment stands out as a major advantage over larger corporate chains.
Brd Jewish Ed Erly Chldhod @ Bnai Tikvah
1558 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL
Parents consistently praise B'nai Tikvah as a warm, welcoming community with inclusive leadership, particularly toward interfaith families. The facility is noted for excellent Hebrew school programming, adult education opportunities, and strong social connections. Members highlight the congregation's flexibility, affordability, and commitment to instilling Jewish values in children.
Christian Beginnings
824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL
Christian Beginnings is a highly-regarded preschool in Deerfield with small class sizes and strong teacher-to-student ratios. Parents praise the thoughtful, play-based curriculum and caring staff who effectively prepare children for kindergarten. Multiple families report satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
Bjbe Early Childhd Prog At The Chava Ctr
1201 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL
The reviews appear to be for a synagogue/religious congregation rather than a daycare center. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, engaging clergy, and beautiful facilities. The congregation offers various opportunities for involvement and creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
Deerfield Park District Nursery School
836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield, IL
One parent highlights the facility's enriching classes, noting their daughter's positive experience from Kindermusik through preschool. Another review praises the well-maintained parks and facilities.
Moriah Preschool Day Care Center
200 Taub Dr, Deerfield, IL
One parent highlights the outstanding staff, director, and program, noting that children are treated like family and welcomed with warmth. They describe Moriah as the best preschool in the Deerfield area based on their positive experience.
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Daycare types in Deerfield
Daycare Centers in Deerfield, Illinois
There are 12 daycare centers in Deerfield, 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 Deerfield have an average rating of 4.85 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 81 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Deerfield, 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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Christian Beginnings is a highly-regarded preschool in Deerfield with small class sizes and strong teacher-to-student ratios. Parents praise the thoughtful, play-based curriculum and caring staff who effectively prepare children for kindergarten. Multiple families report satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
- Address
- 824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 945-5140
One parent highlights the outstanding staff, director, and program, noting that children are treated like family and welcomed with warmth. They describe Moriah as the best preschool in the Deerfield area based on their positive experience.
- Address
- 200 Taub Dr, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 948-8930
Mon Jardin is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Deerfield, Illinois with 10 five-star reviews praising exceptional staff, strong curriculum, and personalized care. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, with staff going above and beyond to support both children and families. The small, family-focused environment stands out as a major advantage over larger corporate chains.
- Address
- 20630 Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 465-8080
Parents consistently praise B'nai Tikvah as a warm, welcoming community with inclusive leadership, particularly toward interfaith families. The facility is noted for excellent Hebrew school programming, adult education opportunities, and strong social connections. Members highlight the congregation's flexibility, affordability, and commitment to instilling Jewish values in children.
- Address
- 1558 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 945-8577
One parent highlights the facility's enriching classes, noting their daughter's positive experience from Kindermusik through preschool. Another review praises the well-maintained parks and facilities.
- Address
- 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 572-2635
The reviews appear to be for a synagogue/religious congregation rather than a daycare center. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, engaging clergy, and beautiful facilities. The congregation offers various opportunities for involvement and creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
- Address
- 1201 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 940-7575
No parent reviews are available for this daycare center. The reviews provided are for Walgreens retail pharmacy locations and are not relevant to evaluating WALGREENS CHILD CENTER in Deerfield, Illinois.
- Address
- 20276 N Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 315-3950
- Address
- 5 Parkway North, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 945-0980
- Address
- 1959 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (224) 632-3380
- Address
- 760 North Avenue, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 945-7580
Bright Horizons at Lake Cook receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring teachers, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical abuse by a teacher and neglect of basic child care needs.
- Address
- 1650 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (847) 374-9000
- Address
- 1 Takeda Pkwy, Deerfield, IL
- Phone
- (224) 554-5000
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Illinois)
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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