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Best Daycare Centers in Homewood, IL

Compare 8 daycare centers in Homewood. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Homewood, Illinois at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
64
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Homewood has 8 licensed daycares with 64 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.The largest concentration is in 60430 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Homewood

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
    First Years University LLC
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    18209 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

    First Years University LLC in Homewood receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the staff's attentiveness, caring nature, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children show improved speech development, genuine excitement about attending, and overall thriving in a warm, welcoming environment.

    Excellent staff and owner communicationattentive and caring teacherschildren eager to attendimproved speech and social development
  2. 2
    Bright Start Child Care & Preschool INC
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    1800 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Bright Start Child Care & Preschool in Homewood receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the nurturing environment, caring staff, academic focus, and developmental growth of their children. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and active parent involvement.

    Caring and professional staffnurturing and safe environmentacademic instruction aligned with state standardsindoor and outdoor play spaces
  3. 3
    Little Hearts Learning Academy INC
    4.15 score
    4.2(14)

    3355 183rd St, Homewood, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Hearts Learning Academy as a loving, nurturing environment where children are engaged, happy, and make significant developmental progress. Staff members provide individualized attention and genuinely care about each child's education and well-being. The facility is clean, safe, and affordable with owners who maintain an active presence.

    Individualized attentionchildren excited to attendaffordable pricingwarm and nurturing environment
  4. 4
    The Alphabet Campus Preschol
    3.84 score
    3.7(6)

    736 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 183 children

    The Alphabet Campus Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the facility for safety, learning outcomes, and a caring owner. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including unprofessional staff conduct during registration, inadequate supervision leading to physical altercations between children, and dismissive responses to parent complaints.

    Children feel safe and happystrong academic learning outcomesunderstanding and helpful owner

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Homewood

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Homewood, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.28avg rating
7 daycares · 6 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Homewood zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
604308
4.28
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Homewood (25–183 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Homewood based on parent reviews

First Years University LLC

4.8(20)

18209 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL

First Years University LLC in Homewood receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the staff's attentiveness, caring nature, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children show improved speech development, genuine excitement about attending, and overall thriving in a warm, welcoming environment.

Excellent staff and owner communicationattentive and caring teacherschildren eager to attend

Stepping Stones Child Care

5(4)

17560 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL

Parents highlight the staff's loving, family-oriented approach and their ability to provide a strong school readiness foundation for young children. Reviewers report high satisfaction with the accommodating environment and long-term trust, with some noting they still visit years after their children left.

loving stafffamily orientedaccommodating

Bright Start Child Care & Preschool INC

4.2(20)

1800 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL

Bright Start Child Care & Preschool in Homewood receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the nurturing environment, caring staff, academic focus, and developmental growth of their children. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and active parent involvement.

Caring and professional staffnurturing and safe environmentacademic instruction aligned with state standards

Little Hearts Learning Academy INC

4.2(14)

3355 183rd St, Homewood, IL

Parents consistently praise Little Hearts Learning Academy as a loving, nurturing environment where children are engaged, happy, and make significant developmental progress. Staff members provide individualized attention and genuinely care about each child's education and well-being. The facility is clean, safe, and affordable with owners who maintain an active presence.

Individualized attentionchildren excited to attendaffordable pricing

God'S Little Academy

3.8

18247 Crawford Ave, Homewood, IL

The Alphabet Campus Preschol

3.7(6)

736 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL

The Alphabet Campus Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the facility for safety, learning outcomes, and a caring owner. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including unprofessional staff conduct during registration, inadequate supervision leading to physical altercations between children, and dismissive responses to parent complaints.

Children feel safe and happystrong academic learning outcomesunderstanding and helpful owner

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Daycare types in Homewood

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Homewood, Illinois

There are 8 daycare centers in Homewood, 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 Homewood have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.28 stars. Our analysis covers 64 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Homewood, 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 Homewood

Showing 8 results

Stepping Stones Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's loving, family-oriented approach and their ability to provide a strong school readiness foundation for young children. Reviewers report high satisfaction with the accommodating environment and long-term trust, with some noting they still visit years after their children left.

loving stafffamily orientedaccommodating
Address
17560 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 922-0386
First Years University LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

First Years University LLC in Homewood receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the staff's attentiveness, caring nature, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children show improved speech development, genuine excitement about attending, and overall thriving in a warm, welcoming environment.

Excellent staff and owner communicationattentive and caring teacherschildren eager to attend
Address
18209 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 991-2309
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Bright Start Child Care & Preschool in Homewood receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the nurturing environment, caring staff, academic focus, and developmental growth of their children. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and active parent involvement.

Caring and professional staffnurturing and safe environmentacademic instruction aligned with state standards
Address
1800 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 922-9000
Little Hearts Learning Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Little Hearts Learning Academy as a loving, nurturing environment where children are engaged, happy, and make significant developmental progress. Staff members provide individualized attention and genuinely care about each child's education and well-being. The facility is clean, safe, and affordable with owners who maintain an active presence.

Individualized attentionchildren excited to attendaffordable pricing
Address
3355 183rd St, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 769-3041
God'S Little Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
18247 Crawford Ave, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 265-8788
The Alphabet Campus Preschol
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Alphabet Campus Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the facility for safety, learning outcomes, and a caring owner. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including unprofessional staff conduct during registration, inadequate supervision leading to physical altercations between children, and dismissive responses to parent complaints.

Children feel safe and happystrong academic learning outcomesunderstanding and helpful owner
Address
736 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 206-1122
Wonderland Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18645 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 799-5438
Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Church Daycare
Address
18328 Ashland, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 206-0350

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Homewood, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Homewood have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Homewood, 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
Homewood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Church 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 Homewood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Homewood 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.