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Best Daycare Centers in Highland Park, IL

Compare 10 daycare centers in Highland Park. Average rating: 4.39/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Highland Park, Illinois at a glance

Daycares
10
Avg rating
4.39/5
Parent reviews
41
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Highland Park has 10 licensed daycares with 41 parent reviews averaging 4.39/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 60035 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Highland Park

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
    Ravinia Nursery School
    4.78 score
    5(18)

    686 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Parents consistently praise Ravinia Nursery School as an exceptional, warm, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The play-based curriculum effectively prepares students for kindergarten while fostering a love of learning and confidence. Families highlight the strong sense of community, lasting friendships, and highly dedicated staff as transformative aspects of their experience.

    Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and caring staffplay-based learning curriculumeffective kindergarten preparation
  2. 2
    The Children'S Center Of Lakeside
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    The Children's Center of Lakeside receives consistently high ratings from parents. Parents praise the quality programs, friendly staff, and inclusive environment for children with disabilities. One parent noted longer breaks between sessions as an area for improvement.

    Great programsfun activitieshelpful and friendly employeeswelcoming to children with disabilities
  3. 3
    Nss Beth El Paul & Sylvia Steinberg P.S.
    4.31 score
    4.5(8)

    1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

    This facility appears to be a synagogue rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise it as a welcoming, beautiful place of worship with friendly staff and community. Parents appreciate the warm atmosphere, security, and quality of religious services and events.

    Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful facilityample parkinggood security

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Highland Park

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Highland Park, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.39avg rating
9 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Highland Park zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6003510
4.39
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Highland Park (10–224 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Highland Park based on parent reviews

Ravinia Nursery School

5(18)

686 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park, IL

Parents consistently praise Ravinia Nursery School as an exceptional, warm, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The play-based curriculum effectively prepares students for kindergarten while fostering a love of learning and confidence. Families highlight the strong sense of community, lasting friendships, and highly dedicated staff as transformative aspects of their experience.

Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and caring staffplay-based learning curriculum

The Children'S Center Of Lakeside

4.9(5)

1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL

The Children's Center of Lakeside receives consistently high ratings from parents. Parents praise the quality programs, friendly staff, and inclusive environment for children with disabilities. One parent noted longer breaks between sessions as an area for improvement.

Great programsfun activitieshelpful and friendly employees

Nss Beth El Paul & Sylvia Steinberg P.S.

4.5(8)

1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL

This facility appears to be a synagogue rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise it as a welcoming, beautiful place of worship with friendly staff and community. Parents appreciate the warm atmosphere, security, and quality of religious services and events.

Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful facilityample parking

Montessori Connection INC

5(1)

1731 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL

One parent highlights the school's warm and knowledgeable staff, noting that the principal and lead teacher quickly built a personal connection with their child. The reviewer highly recommends the center for Highland Park residents, citing the positive environment as a key factor.

staff knows children's names quickly

George W. Lutz Family Center

4(1)

800 Clavey Road, Highland Park, IL

One parent highlights the quality of the teaching and administrative staff at the facility. They express strong satisfaction with their experience and enthusiasm for future enrollment.

Great teachersGreat administrationPositive community experience

Montessori Connection East

5

330 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL

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Child Daycare & Preschools 9Before or After School Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Highland Park, Illinois

There are 10 daycare centers in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.39 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park

Showing 10 results

Ravinia Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Ravinia Nursery School as an exceptional, warm, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The play-based curriculum effectively prepares students for kindergarten while fostering a love of learning and confidence. Families highlight the strong sense of community, lasting friendships, and highly dedicated staff as transformative aspects of their experience.

Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and caring staffplay-based learning curriculum
Address
686 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 831-3700
Montessori Connection INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the school's warm and knowledgeable staff, noting that the principal and lead teacher quickly built a personal connection with their child. The reviewer highly recommends the center for Highland Park residents, citing the positive environment as a key factor.

staff knows children's names quickly
Address
1731 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 831-9393
Montessori Connection East
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
330 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 433-5106
The Children'S Center Of Lakeside
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Children's Center of Lakeside receives consistently high ratings from parents. Parents praise the quality programs, friendly staff, and inclusive environment for children with disabilities. One parent noted longer breaks between sessions as an area for improvement.

Great programsfun activitieshelpful and friendly employees
Address
1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 432-4766
Nss Beth El Paul & Sylvia Steinberg P.S.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This facility appears to be a synagogue rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise it as a welcoming, beautiful place of worship with friendly staff and community. Parents appreciate the warm atmosphere, security, and quality of religious services and events.

Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful facilityample parking
Address
1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 432-8900
George W. Lutz Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the quality of the teaching and administrative staff at the facility. They express strong satisfaction with their experience and enthusiasm for future enrollment.

Great teachersGreat administrationPositive community experience
Address
800 Clavey Road, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 433-6001
Tri-Con Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent highlights the center's friendly staff, low teacher-child ratio, and engaging activities, while other reviewers report severe discrimination against Hispanic families, with complaints about hidden fees and unfulfilled promises regarding enrollment. These conflicting accounts describe a facility that either excels in early childhood education or engages in exclusionary hiring and billing practices.

friendly and knowledgeable stafflow teacher-child ratiohigh-quality food
Address
425 Laurel, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 433-1450
Highland Pk Comm Nursery School & Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 432-3301
Highland Park Montessori School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Highland Park Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, inviting environment, and effective Montessori approach to early childhood learning. Parents report their children got off to great starts and appreciate the school's philosophy and staff dedication.

caring teachersinviting environmentproductive learning
Address
1301 Clavey Rd, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(847) 433-3383
Highland Park Comm Nursery Schl & Dcc II
Before or After School Daycare
Address
433 Vine Ave, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(224) 765-2800

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 all daycares in Highland Park, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Highland Park have an average Google rating of 4.39 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Highland Park, 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
Highland Park offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Highland Park for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Highland Park 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.