Best Daycare Centers in South Holland, IL
Compare 10 daycare centers in South Holland. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
South Holland, Illinois at a glance
- Daycares
- 10
- Avg rating
- 4.2/5
- Parent reviews
- 85
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
South Holland has 10 licensed daycares with 85 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.The largest concentration is in 60473 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Holland
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.
- 1Calvary Academy Day Care Center4.2 score4.3(10)
16360 State St, South Holland, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 206 children
Calvary Academy Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, intentional teaching approach, and strong communication. The facility combines academic and spiritual education in a family-like environment. One parent raised concerns about hygiene practices in toddler rooms, and one review expressed general caution without detail.
Friendly and loving staffresponsive managementregular communication and daily updatesacademic learning - 2Nurturing Developmental & Learn Acad II3.64 score3.5(13)
835 E Sibley Blvd, South Holland, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 137 children
NURTURING DEVELOPMENTAL & LEARN ACAD II receives mixed reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, safe learning environment, and long-term enrollment. However, four parents gave 1-2 star ratings citing poor administrative follow-up, inadequate supervision, high staff turnover, unprofessional conduct, and billing issues.
caring and friendly staffsafe learning environmentpatient teacherschild development and academic learning - 3Happy Days Child Care Center3.52 score3.4(20)
831 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 129 children
Happy Days Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, educated staff, educational focus, clean facilities, and strong child development outcomes. A few parents noted excellent communication and responsiveness, though one parent wished for extended hours.
caring and loving teacherseducational focussafe and clean environmentstaff communication with parents - 4Little Eye'N Steins Early Dev Ctr INC3.36 score3.2(20)
59 W Sibley Blvd, South Holland, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Little Eye 'N' Steins for its caring staff, clean facilities, and quality educational programming. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner Ms. Toya's welcoming approach, strong child development outcomes, and the excellent summer camp program. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no negative feedback.
Attentive and loving staffclean facilitybilingual education (Spanish)strong developmental progress
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in South Holland
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 85 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in South Holland, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
South Holland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60473 | 10 | 4.2 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in South Holland (48–206 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in South Holland based on parent reviews
Calvary Academy Day Care Center
16360 State St, South Holland, IL
Calvary Academy Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, intentional teaching approach, and strong communication. The facility combines academic and spiritual education in a family-like environment. One parent raised concerns about hygiene practices in toddler rooms, and one review expressed general caution without detail.
First Step Preschool INC.
15045 State St, South Holland, IL
One parent reports that their grandson received a strong educational start at First Step Preschool, leading to consistent academic success on the honor roll in elementary school. The review highlights the program's role in establishing a positive foundation for long-term learning.
Granny Smith L A & Outreach INC
948 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL
One parent reports that the staff are attentive and effective at fostering learning rather than just play. The child is described as happy during drop-offs and reluctant to leave at pickup times.
Family Life Child Development Center
15924 S Park Ave, South Holland, IL
Nurturing Developmental & Learn Acad II
835 E Sibley Blvd, South Holland, IL
NURTURING DEVELOPMENTAL & LEARN ACAD II receives mixed reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, safe learning environment, and long-term enrollment. However, four parents gave 1-2 star ratings citing poor administrative follow-up, inadequate supervision, high staff turnover, unprofessional conduct, and billing issues.
Happy Days Child Care Center
831 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL
Happy Days Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, educated staff, educational focus, clean facilities, and strong child development outcomes. A few parents noted excellent communication and responsiveness, though one parent wished for extended hours.
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Daycare types in South Holland
Daycare Centers in South Holland, Illinois
There are 10 daycare centers in South Holland, 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 South Holland have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 85 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in South Holland, 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 South Holland
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One parent reports that their grandson received a strong educational start at First Step Preschool, leading to consistent academic success on the honor roll in elementary school. The review highlights the program's role in establishing a positive foundation for long-term learning.
- Address
- 15045 State St, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 331-9393
- Address
- 15924 S Park Ave, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 333-0628
One parent reports that the staff are attentive and effective at fostering learning rather than just play. The child is described as happy during drop-offs and reluctant to leave at pickup times.
- Address
- 948 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 825-9314
Calvary Academy Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, intentional teaching approach, and strong communication. The facility combines academic and spiritual education in a family-like environment. One parent raised concerns about hygiene practices in toddler rooms, and one review expressed general caution without detail.
- Address
- 16360 State St, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 333-0796
NURTURING DEVELOPMENTAL & LEARN ACAD II receives mixed reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, safe learning environment, and long-term enrollment. However, four parents gave 1-2 star ratings citing poor administrative follow-up, inadequate supervision, high staff turnover, unprofessional conduct, and billing issues.
- Address
- 835 E Sibley Blvd, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 333-1355
Happy Days Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, educated staff, educational focus, clean facilities, and strong child development outcomes. A few parents noted excellent communication and responsiveness, though one parent wished for extended hours.
- Address
- 831 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 596-4848
Parents overwhelmingly praise Little Eye 'N' Steins for its caring staff, clean facilities, and quality educational programming. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner Ms. Toya's welcoming approach, strong child development outcomes, and the excellent summer camp program. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no negative feedback.
- Address
- 59 W Sibley Blvd, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 896-6026
- Address
- 14875 S Wallace, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 210-9531
Parents consistently praise KinderCare South Holland for its caring, professional staff and warm, family-oriented environment. Directors and teachers are noted for their responsiveness, communication, and genuine bonds with children. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.
- Address
- 17025 S Park Ave, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 331-2511
- Address
- 16511 S Park Ave, South Holland, IL
- Phone
- (708) 596-9999
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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