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3,069 Daycare Centers in Illinois

Browse 3,069 daycare centers across Illinois. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Illinois

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Illinois can make the decision-making process smoother.

Illinois has about 3,069 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Illinois. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Illinois

There are 3,069 daycares in Illinois: 192 headstart facilities, 59 before/after school centers, 128 religious facility daycares, and 2,690 childcare and preschool centers.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school2,690
Headstart Programs192
Religious / Church Based Daycare128
Before or After School59

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🎨 Preschools 337🌱 Montessori 127✝️ Christian Daycare 77👶 Infant & Toddler 32📚 Kindergarten 18🎒 After School Programs 15🏠 In-Home Daycare 4⛪ Catholic Daycare 4🕊️ Baptist Daycare 4

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Riverbend Head Start/Family Services-Gcn
Headstart Programs
Address
2413 Corporate Center Dr, Granite City, IL
Phone
(618) 797-1547
Children'S Creative Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Children's Creative Center in Chicago receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff and Director Maria's leadership, along with strong developmental focus and excellent daily communication. Families report their children are happy, learning, and thriving in a clean, well-organized facility.

caring and nurturing teachersDirector Maria's leadership and communicationdevelopmental milestone focus
Address
1911 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 281-0980
St Thomas Episcopal Childcare & Preschoo
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
186 Summit Ave, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-5697
Shining Star Christian Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
131 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, IL
Phone
(630) 844-0844
Kindercare Learning Center #300854
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its caring, engaged teachers who treat children like family and maintain strong communication with parents through daily photos and app updates. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming environment, responsive leadership (particularly Director Kerrianne and Assistant Director Aileen), and children's enthusiasm for attending. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no negative feedback.

Engaged and caring teachersstrong teacher retentiondaily photo/video updates via app
Address
6222 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL
Phone
(630) 963-6780
Bright Horizons At The Atrium
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 West Hill Street, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 266-2020
A-Karrasel Child Care Playhouse INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4248 Grace St, Schiller Park, IL
Phone
(847) 671-3192
Ms. Nicki'S Childcare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
422 S Governors Hwy, Ste 12, Peotone, IL
Phone
(708) 258-6800
Mc Cann'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8612 South Stony Island, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 375-7932

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3,069 all daycares across Illinois. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Illinois are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Illinois's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Illinois, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Illinois sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Illinois vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.