
Browse all 19 daycare centers in Elgin, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
2325 Royal Blvd, Elgin, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 320 children
The Learning Tree Inc in Elgin, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring, experienced teaching staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong communication with families as key strengths. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with families expressing deep gratitude and willingness to recommend the center.
36w720 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
All reviews praise King of Glory Lutheran Preschool's welcoming, family-oriented community and strong faith-based environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring congregation, excellent pastoral leadership, and inclusive atmosphere. The center appears to foster long-term relationships and community support.
220 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Parents consistently praise YWCA Child Care Center for its friendly, helpful, and professional staff who create a supportive environment. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and effective at building children's confidence, independence, and life skills. Parents appreciate the respectful approach staff take toward individual expression and creative development.
340 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center receives universal praise from parents for its warm, family-like environment and highly dedicated, long-tenured staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, excitement to attend, and developmental progress, along with the center's strong communication and diverse community.
195 Nesler Rd, Elgin, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 89 children
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the safe, clean environment and quality curriculum. Parents highlight the friendly, caring staff and welcoming community atmosphere, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The facility appears to foster strong family satisfaction and trust.
1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
This facility listing appears to contain reviews for Elgin Community College rather than the Early Childhood Lab School daycare program. The reviews praise the college's cleanliness, helpful staff, facilities, and academic programs, but do not address daycare or early childhood services.
545 Hiawatha Dr, Elgin, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
The Ivy Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent staff care, strong child development outcomes, and a welcoming family-like environment. Parents highlight the dedication of individual teachers and note their children's happiness, learning progress, and reluctance to leave. Multiple families have used the center for several years and siblings, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.
845 Summit Street, Elgin, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children
The Learning Tree of East Elgin receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the attentive, caring staff, clean facilities, effective communication through apps, and quality educational programs that prepare children for school.
Highest rated daycares in Elgin based on parent reviews
2325 Royal Blvd, Elgin, IL
The Learning Tree Inc in Elgin, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring, experienced teaching staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong communication with families as key strengths. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with families expressing deep gratitude and willingness to recommend the center.
36w720 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL
All reviews praise King of Glory Lutheran Preschool's welcoming, family-oriented community and strong faith-based environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring congregation, excellent pastoral leadership, and inclusive atmosphere. The center appears to foster long-term relationships and community support.
220 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL
Parents consistently praise YWCA Child Care Center for its friendly, helpful, and professional staff who create a supportive environment. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and effective at building children's confidence, independence, and life skills. Parents appreciate the respectful approach staff take toward individual expression and creative development.
340 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center receives universal praise from parents for its warm, family-like environment and highly dedicated, long-tenured staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, excitement to attend, and developmental progress, along with the center's strong communication and diverse community.
195 Nesler Rd, Elgin, IL
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the safe, clean environment and quality curriculum. Parents highlight the friendly, caring staff and welcoming community atmosphere, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The facility appears to foster strong family satisfaction and trust.
1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL
This facility listing appears to contain reviews for Elgin Community College rather than the Early Childhood Lab School daycare program. The reviews praise the college's cleanliness, helpful staff, facilities, and academic programs, but do not address daycare or early childhood services.
There are 19 daycare centers in Elgin, Illinois. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Elgin, 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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Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center receives universal praise from parents for its warm, family-like environment and highly dedicated, long-tenured staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, excitement to attend, and developmental progress, along with the center's strong communication and diverse community.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the safe, clean environment and quality curriculum. Parents highlight the friendly, caring staff and welcoming community atmosphere, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The facility appears to foster strong family satisfaction and trust.
The Learning Tree Inc in Elgin, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring, experienced teaching staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong communication with families as key strengths. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with families expressing deep gratitude and willingness to recommend the center.
All reviews praise King of Glory Lutheran Preschool's welcoming, family-oriented community and strong faith-based environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring congregation, excellent pastoral leadership, and inclusive atmosphere. The center appears to foster long-term relationships and community support.
Parents consistently praise YWCA Child Care Center for its friendly, helpful, and professional staff who create a supportive environment. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and effective at building children's confidence, independence, and life skills. Parents appreciate the respectful approach staff take toward individual expression and creative development.
This facility listing appears to contain reviews for Elgin Community College rather than the Early Childhood Lab School daycare program. The reviews praise the college's cleanliness, helpful staff, facilities, and academic programs, but do not address daycare or early childhood services.
The Ivy Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent staff care, strong child development outcomes, and a welcoming family-like environment. Parents highlight the dedication of individual teachers and note their children's happiness, learning progress, and reluctance to leave. Multiple families have used the center for several years and siblings, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.
The Learning Tree of East Elgin receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the attentive, caring staff, clean facilities, effective communication through apps, and quality educational programs that prepare children for school.
The Goddard School of Elgin receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple reviews. Parents praise the caring, family-oriented atmosphere, strong staff commitment, and quality early childhood curriculum. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally in a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.
Two Rivers Head Start Program in Elgin receives unanimous praise from parents who highlight the caring, patient staff and comprehensive support services. Parents consistently report their children thrived socially and academically, with strong kindergarten preparation and successful early intervention for developmental needs. The program is noted as affordable and invaluable for low-income families.
Parents praise The Place for Children with Autism in Elgin as an exceptional ABA center with compassionate, professional staff and well-designed facilities. Families report significant progress in their children's development, strong communication from staff, and a welcoming, nurturing environment that prioritizes each child's growth and happiness.
Two Rivers Head Start Program in Elgin receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and comprehensive early childhood development services. Parents consistently report that their children developed socially and academically, were well-prepared for kindergarten, and benefited from supportive family resources. The program is noted as affordable and accessible for low-income families.
Parents consistently praise KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTERS in Elgin for exceptional staff care, educational programming, and strong communication. Children show significant developmental progress, and families report feeling confident their children are safe, loved, and learning. The center is noted for supporting families through major transitions and maintaining caring relationships with both children and parents.
KinderCare Learning Centers in Elgin receives mostly positive reviews praising caring and professional staff, daily communication with parents, and children's enjoyment. However, some parents report significant concerns about staff turnover, management changes, incident reporting delays, and inadequate care for children with special needs.
Two Rivers Head Start Agency in Elgin receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and comprehensive educational approach. Parents highlight the program's effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten, addressing developmental needs like speech therapy, and providing valuable resources and support for families.
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for excellent staff quality, responsive communication, and strong child development support. Multiple families report their children are eager to attend and have successfully transitioned through age-appropriate classrooms with caring teachers. Parents feel confident leaving their children in a safe, clean environment where staff treat families like family members.
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