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Best Daycare Centers in Glen Carbon, IL

Compare 6 daycare centers in Glen Carbon. Average rating: 3.93/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Glen Carbon, Illinois at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
3.93/5
Parent reviews
42
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Glen Carbon has 6 licensed daycares with 42 parent reviews averaging 3.93/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Glen Carbon

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
    Great Beginnings INC
    3.07 score
    2.8(17)

    4263 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 116 children

    Great Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise professional staff, strong communication, safety measures, and child development, with many describing long-term satisfaction. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff training, inappropriate child handling, inadequate outdoor time, and facility security.

    Professional and communicative staffstrong safety measuresage-appropriate educational activitieschild

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Glen Carbon

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Glen Carbon zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
620346
3.93
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Glen Carbon (30–146 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Glen Carbon based on parent reviews

Together We Learn INC

5(1)

23 Kettle River Dr, Ste D, Glen Carbon, IL

Edwardsville Ymca Early Childhood Dev.Ct

4(4)

190 Cottonwood Rd, Glen Carbon, IL

A few parents highlight the caring staff, secure environment, and separate classrooms as key strengths of this center-based program. However, one reviewer reports issues with the Child Watch area being consistently full and coffee supplies often being empty.

caring teacherssecure buildingdaily updates on child's activities

Great Beginnings INC

2.8(17)

4263 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL

Great Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise professional staff, strong communication, safety measures, and child development, with many describing long-term satisfaction. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff training, inappropriate child handling, inadequate outdoor time, and facility security.

Professional and communicative staffstrong safety measuresage-appropriate educational activities

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Daycare Centers in Glen Carbon, Illinois

There are 6 daycare centers in Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon have an average rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.93 stars. Our analysis covers 42 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon

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Together We Learn INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
23 Kettle River Dr, Ste D, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 659-9540
Edwardsville Ymca Early Childhood Dev.Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

A few parents highlight the caring staff, secure environment, and separate classrooms as key strengths of this center-based program. However, one reviewer reports issues with the Child Watch area being consistently full and coffee supplies often being empty.

caring teacherssecure buildingdaily updates on child's activities
Address
190 Cottonwood Rd, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-3232
Great Beginnings INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Great Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise professional staff, strong communication, safety measures, and child development, with many describing long-term satisfaction. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff training, inappropriate child handling, inadequate outdoor time, and facility security.

Professional and communicative staffstrong safety measuresage-appropriate educational activities
Address
4263 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-4950
Early Explorations Too INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3011 Old Troy Rd, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-9595
Lapetite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Glen Carbon receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming environment, caring and dedicated staff, child learning and development, and technology features that allow them to monitor their children throughout the day.

Warm and welcoming environmentdedicated and loving staff with low turnoverchild enthusiasm and comfort
Address
2 Auerbach Pl, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-3486
St Thomas Episcopal Childcare & Preschoo
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
186 Summit Ave, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-5697

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Glen Carbon have an average Google rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Glen Carbon, 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
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 Glen Carbon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Glen Carbon 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.