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Best Daycare Centers in Kankakee, IL

Compare 8 daycare centers in Kankakee. Average rating: 4.15/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Kankakee, Illinois at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.15/5
Parent reviews
36
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Kankakee has 8 licensed daycares with 36 parent reviews averaging 4.15/5.The largest concentration is in 60901 with 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kankakee

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
    Lasting Impressions Day Care
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    5061 W Route 17, Kankakee, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Lasting Impressions Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and supportive learning environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with many excited to attend daily. One parent reported a negative experience involving a child being dismissed after one day due to developmental concerns.

    Caring and qualified staffstrong parent-teacher communicationsupportive e
  2. 2
    Lasting Impressions Station
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    1237 W Station St, Kankakee, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    LASTING IMPRESSIONS STATION receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff being praised for exceptional care, communication, and creating an engaging learning environment where children thrive. One negative review describes an abrupt dismissal of a child after one day due to developmental concerns. The center serves infants through pre-K and maintains multiple locations.

    Caring and qualified staffstrong parent communicationchildren excited to attendsupport for developmental delays and early intervention
  3. 3
    Ywca Child Care Center
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    1086 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

    Parents praise YWCA Child Care Center for being a trusted facility with a clean environment and reliable care. The center is popular with a waiting list, serving children from infancy through preschool age with hours from 6am-5pm.

    Trusted and reliable careclean facilitygood environmentserves infants through preschool

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Kankakee

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Kankakee zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
609018
4.15
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Kankakee (24–145 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Kankakee based on parent reviews

Lasting Impressions Day Care

4.7(9)

5061 W Route 17, Kankakee, IL

Lasting Impressions Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and supportive learning environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with many excited to attend daily. One parent reported a negative experience involving a child being dismissed after one day due to developmental concerns.

Caring and qualified staffstrong parent-teacher communicationsupportive e

Lasting Impressions Station

4.7(9)

1237 W Station St, Kankakee, IL

LASTING IMPRESSIONS STATION receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff being praised for exceptional care, communication, and creating an engaging learning environment where children thrive. One negative review describes an abrupt dismissal of a child after one day due to developmental concerns. The center serves infants through pre-K and maintains multiple locations.

Caring and qualified staffstrong parent communicationchildren excited to attend

Ywca Child Care Center

4.6(6)

1086 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL

Parents praise YWCA Child Care Center for being a trusted facility with a clean environment and reliable care. The center is popular with a waiting list, serving children from infancy through preschool age with hours from 6am-5pm.

Trusted and reliable careclean facilitygood environment

Presence Fortin Villa Learning Center

4.5(2)

1025 N Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL

One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness to students and families, noting that they should dress more professionally. Another reviewer appreciates the convenient operating hours from 6am to 6pm for working families.

attentive staffprofessional interactionextended hours (6am-6pm)

Mbs Childcare Center

3.7(1)

525 E Fair St, Kankakee, IL

Little Light Of Mine Child Care Center

2.7(4)

238 S Gordon Ave, Kankakee, IL

One parent reports that the owner admitted to hitting their child and that staff cursed at older children, while another describes being dropped from enrollment without notification despite prior communication. A separate review cites an unsafe location near a trucking company, and another mentions challenges with attendance communication and capacity management.

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Daycare Centers in Kankakee, Illinois

There are 8 daycare centers in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee have an average rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.15 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee

Showing 8 results

Lasting Impressions Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Lasting Impressions Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and supportive learning environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with many excited to attend daily. One parent reported a negative experience involving a child being dismissed after one day due to developmental concerns.

Caring and qualified staffstrong parent-teacher communicationsupportive e
Address
5061 W Route 17, Kankakee, IL
Phone
(815) 932-5781
Lasting Impressions Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

LASTING IMPRESSIONS STATION receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff being praised for exceptional care, communication, and creating an engaging learning environment where children thrive. One negative review describes an abrupt dismissal of a child after one day due to developmental concerns. The center serves infants through pre-K and maintains multiple locations.

Caring and qualified staffstrong parent communicationchildren excited to attend
Address
1237 W Station St, Kankakee, IL
Phone
(815) 937-2690
Ywca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise YWCA Child Care Center for being a trusted facility with a clean environment and reliable care. The center is popular with a waiting list, serving children from infancy through preschool age with hours from 6am-5pm.

Trusted and reliable careclean facilitygood environment
Address
1086 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL
Phone
(815) 933-4516
Presence Fortin Villa Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness to students and families, noting that they should dress more professionally. Another reviewer appreciates the convenient operating hours from 6am to 6pm for working families.

attentive staffprofessional interactionextended hours (6am-6pm)
Address
1025 N Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
Phone
(815) 932-8411
Mbs Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
525 E Fair St, Kankakee, IL
Phone
(815) 802-0553
Little Light Of Mine Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent reports that the owner admitted to hitting their child and that staff cursed at older children, while another describes being dropped from enrollment without notification despite prior communication. A separate review cites an unsafe location near a trucking company, and another mentions challenges with attendance communication and capacity management.

Address
238 S Gordon Ave, Kankakee, IL
Phone
(815) 936-8119
Play Palz 101
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents highlight the staff's professionalism and the facility's cleanliness, with one family noting specific support during a personal crisis. However, a separate review describes an incident where staff judged and called police on a parent, and another parent reports being terminated due to unaddressed behavioral issues.

professional and sweet staffclean environmentvariety of activities
Address
201 N Wall, Kankakee, IL
Phone
(815) 939-0101
Garden Of Prayer Early Education Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent gives a 5-star rating, describing the staff and daycare as great. No other feedback is currently available.

Great staffGreat daycare
Address
381 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
Phone
(815) 401-5671

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Kankakee, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Kankakee have an average Google rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kankakee 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.