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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.

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Immanuel Community Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Immanuel Community Nursery School is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming faith-based center with strong community involvement. Parents praise the facility's friendly atmosphere, educational programs including music education and basketball, and the sense of belonging within the congregation. The center appears to offer quality preschool care alongside broader community activities.

Friendly staff and welcoming environmentfaith-based community focusyouth music education program
Address
9815 S Campbell Ave, Evergreen Pk, IL
Phone
(708) 424-3755
Kiddy Garden Child Care Center Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Kiddy Garden for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with notable improvements in speech and social skills. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and offering engaging activities with strong communication between staff and parents.

Caring and personable stafflong-term teacher retentionsmall class sizes
Address
2203-2209 Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL
Phone
(847) 352-5744
Amazing Grace Kids Palace
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Amazing Grace Kids Palace receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews praising the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children's development. Parents report their children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically, with visible improvements and enthusiasm for attending daily. The center is described as a nurturing, home-like environment that focuses on whole-child development.

Attentive and nurturing staffclean and safe environmentcreative learning activities
Address
2368 E 69th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 310-4335
Living Springs Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Living Springs Preschool receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight its nurturing, safe environment with a biblical/Christian focus. Parents report excellent preparation for kindergarten, dedicated staff, and a loving atmosphere where children thrive emotionally and academically.

Nurturing and safe environmentcaring and dedicated staffstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
19051 S Halsted St, Glenwood, IL
Phone
(708) 709-0100
Loving Touch Daycare Providers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Loving Touch Daycare Providers for exceptional care, communication, and staff warmth. The center is noted for cleanliness, developmental support, and helping children overcome separation anxiety. Owner Nadia and her team receive high marks for being responsive, caring, and creating a family-like environment.

Caring and warm staffexcellent communication via app (ChildPilot/Kindertales)clean facility
Address
1929 N Harlem, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 637-3321
Mariahs Learning Center INC
Church Daycare
4.9

Mariah's Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and educational quality. Parents highlight the center's clean, safe environment, structured learning activities, and enrichment programs like music and martial arts. Multiple families report their children showed significant academic and social growth, with strong preparation for elementary school.

Friendly and attentive staffwarm welcoming atmosphereclean and safe facility
Address
1301 W Vermont Ave, Calumet Park, IL
Phone
(708) 824-1550
Dreamers Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Dreamers Child Care for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff who treat children with genuine care. Children show strong developmental progress and excitement about attending, and parents appreciate clear communication through daily reports, photos, and weekly updates. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Staff caring and attentiveStrong child development and early milestone achievementExcellent parent communication
Address
2682 Golf Rd, Glenview, IL
Phone
(224) 616-3333
Home Away From Home Child Care Ltd.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Home Away From Home Child Care is highly praised by parents for its genuinely caring, patient staff who have exceptional longevity (many 20+ years), creating a family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress across all age groups and genuinely enjoy attending. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, consistent communication, and stability provided by low staff turnover.

Caring and attentive staffstaff longevity (20+ years)family-like envir
Address
1648 South Greenmeadows Blvd., Streamwood, IL
Phone
(630) 736-0800
Peques Wiggles And Giggles Learning Cntr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Peques Wiggles and Giggles is highly regarded by parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, significant developmental improvements in their children, and the bilingual Spanish instruction offered. The facility is noted for being clean, well-organized by age groups, and maintaining strong parent communication through daily photo updates and the Brightwheel app.

Caring and patient staffbilingual Spanish educationdevelopmental and social skill improvements
Address
6416 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL
Phone
(708) 317-5415
Safari Life B & A School Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Safari Life B & A School Youth Center in Lynwood receives consistently outstanding praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff, strong academic curriculum including bilingual and sign language instruction, safe facilities with age-appropriate design, and enriching programs. Parents report significant child development gains and appreciate the nurturing, professional environment.

Caring and professional staffbilingual education
Address
20316 Torrence Ave, Unit A, Lynwood, IL
Phone
(708) 833-7040
The Church Of Jesus Christ Tiny Tots Ela
Church Daycare
4.9

Reviews focus on the church community rather than the daycare program specifically. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and sense of family within the congregation.

Welcoming atmosphereloving communityspiritual experience
Address
15323 Turlington Ave, Harvey, IL
Phone
(708) 339-7787
Moraine Community College Child Care Cnt
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Moraine Community College Child Care Center for its clean, spacious facility, professional and caring staff, and strong learning environment. Children show improved social skills and parents appreciate the daily app updates and healthy meals. One parent noted limited operating hours due to the college calendar as a minor drawback.

Professional and friendly staffclean and spacious facilityhealthy meals
Address
9000 W College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL
Phone
(708) 974-5729
Dreamland Academy II INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Dreamland Academy II for exceptional care, education, and staff dedication. The center is noted for its bilingual (Polish/English) curriculum, creative learning activities, home-cooked meals, and family-like atmosphere. All reviewers report high satisfaction with their children's development and strongly recommend the facility.

Bilingual/multilingual educationdedicated and caring staffcreative curriculum with diverse learning activities
Address
7777 W 159th St, Ste A, Tinley Park, IL
Phone
(708) 658-6900
Kids Network Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
2930 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 539-5437
Little Knights INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Knights Inc receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, involved ownership, positive learning environment, and the Brightwheel communication app that provides daily updates and photos. Children reportedly thrive, enjoy attending, and show significant developmental progress.

Caring and patient staffinvolved ownerchild development and learning
Address
1100 Airport Rd, Godfrey, IL
Phone
(618) 208-0426
Little Prairie Preschool
Church Daycare
4.9
Address
857 County Road 200 E, Albion, IL
Phone
(618) 445-3169
All About Caring
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

All About Caring receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong curriculum, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, learning, and development.

Caring and patient teachersprofessional stafffriendly management
Address
3s071 Route 59, Ste 100-103, Warrenville, IL
Phone
(630) 836-1236
Word Of Life Ev. Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Word of Life EV. Lutheran Church in Naperville operates a preschool program that parents describe as welcoming and age-appropriate. The facility is praised for caring teachers, comfortable environment, and engaging activities for children. Parents also highlight the church's warm community atmosphere and active outreach programs.

caring teacherschild-friendly environmentage-appropriate activities
Address
879 Tudor Dr, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 355-9655
Little Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Kids Learning Center in Woodridge receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, excited to attend, and making significant developmental progress across all age groups from infants to pre-K. The center is noted for excellent communication, experienced teachers, and creating a welcoming environment that feels like home.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring and attentive teachersstrong curriculum and developmental progress
Address
6440 Main St, Ste 170, Woodridge, IL
Phone
(630) 960-3883
Active Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Active Childcare in Naperville receives consistently outstanding reviews from parents who praise the caring, hands-on teachers and strong leadership. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, engaging curriculum with weekly themes, excellent communication, and quality facilities including indoor play areas. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving developmentally.

Caring and invested teachershands-on leadership (Director Katie and Assis
Address
1607 Legacy Cir, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 245-1101
Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Kids Academy for its caring, patient teachers and strong academic curriculum. Children show notable improvements in confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, clean facility, reasonable pricing, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Patient and supportive teachersstrong curriculumregular parent communication via app
Address
9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 966-9007
Little People Montessori Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
7942 W Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL
Phone
(708) 447-4283
School Readiness Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

School Readiness Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, welcoming environment and intentional teaching approach. Parents consistently highlight the strong academic preparation for kindergarten combined with play-based learning and the caring, dedicated staff led by director Amy.

Patient and nurturing teachersstrong kindergarten preparationengaging curriculum balancing academics and play
Address
430 S River Rd, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 355-9141
Lovett Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Lovett Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, and supportive learning environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safe conditions, and their children's enjoyment of attending the center.

Clean and well-maintained facilityProfessional and caring staffStrong communication with parents
Address
110 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 288-1124
Gan Yeladim Of Congregation Beth Shalom
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Gan Yeladim of Congregation Beth Shalom is highly rated for its welcoming and nurturing environment. Parents praise the teachers' commitment to child development, the warm and supportive community atmosphere, and the school's focus on academic enrichment alongside kindness and a love of learning. Children are reported to be eager to attend and show significant developmental progress.

Welcoming communitynurturing environmentcommitted and accessible teachers
Address
772 W 5th Ave, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 961-1818
The Nook Daycare Leavitt LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Nook Daycare receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising the caring, attentive staff, strong sense of community, and developmentally enriching curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and thrive in the nurturing environment. Leadership under Jasmin is credited with building an exceptional team and maintaining low staff turnover.

Exceptional and caring staffsmooth transitions for childrenstrong sense of community
Address
1943 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 661-9045
Smart Choice Daycare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Smart Choice Daycare Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, enthusiastic staff and smooth transition experience for children of all ages. Parents consistently highlight the center's educational activities, communication through the HiMama app, and family-like atmosphere that makes them confident in their children's wellbeing.

Caring and patient staffsmooth transitions for new childreneducational activities
Address
708 E 100th Pl, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 614-8231
The Learning Tree INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Learning Tree Inc in Elgin, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring, experienced teaching staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong communication with families as key strengths. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with families expressing deep gratitude and willingness to recommend the center.

Warm and nurturing teachersexperienced and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
2325 Royal Blvd, Elgin, IL
Phone
(847) 888-4220
Trinity Lutheran Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Trinity Lutheran Pre-School is highly rated with consistent 5-star reviews praising the facility as a welcoming community institution. Parents highlight the friendly staff, diverse worship services, and comprehensive youth and family programs. The center appears to serve as more than just a preschool, functioning as a community hub with activities spanning multiple age groups.

Friendly and caring staffwelcoming community atmospherediverse worship service options
Address
9701 Brandt Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Phone
(708) 422-0193
Etc Preschool - Wauconda
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
924 Grand Blvd, Wauconda, IL
Phone
(847) 487-8960

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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.