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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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Bjbe Early Childhd Prog At The Chava Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews appear to be for a synagogue/religious congregation rather than a daycare center. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, engaging clergy, and beautiful facilities. The congregation offers various opportunities for involvement and creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere.

welcoming communityengaging Rabbibeautiful facility
Address
1201 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL
Phone
(847) 940-7575
My-Gina'S Christian Cc & Comm Scvs INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise this daycare for its professional, caring staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children are reported to be excited about attending, with daily activity updates and a strong educational curriculum. Leadership, particularly Mrs. Ro and Mr. Will/Wilk, receives special recognition for their dedication and parent communication.

Professional and caring staffstrong leadershipwelcoming atmosphere
Address
19131 Burnham Ave, Lansing, IL
Phone
(708) 895-6899
North Lawndale Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
3449 W Arthington St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 638-0773
Messiah Lutheran "In Christ'S Care"
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
951 6th St, Carlyle, IL
Phone
(618) 594-8991
Wonderland Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
6319 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 889-6666
Riverside Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews appear to be for Riverside Presbyterian Church rather than the preschool program. Reviewers praise the church building, atmosphere, and annual Handel's Messiah production. No actual daycare or preschool experiences are mentioned.

Beautiful historic buildingfriendly welcoming communitypipe organ and acoustics
Address
116 Barrypoint Road, Riverside, IL
Phone
(708) 447-1520
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center in Schaumburg receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, quality educational activities, and strong communication through daily updates and classroom cameras. Families report their children feel safe, happy, and are learning well in a welcoming environment.

Caring and dedicated stafffriendly and welcoming atmospherequality educational activities and crafts
Address
1725 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Phone
(847) 310-3149
Kidz Creative Concepts Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise KIDZ Creative Concepts for its exceptional staff, strong academic curriculum, and child development outcomes. Multiple reviewers report their children have achieved significant growth, advanced learning, and readiness for kindergarten and competitive programs. The center is commended for safety, cleanliness, engaging activities including Spanish and music instruction, and strong communication with families.

Experienced and caring staffhands-on teaching approachstrong curriculum with academic focus
Address
719 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 752-5439
Just For Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Just for Kids LLC is highly rated by parents for its organized, caring staff and welcoming environment. The facility offers Montessori preschool, summer camp, and before/after school care with activities, field trips, and nutritional meals. Parents consistently praise the reliability, affordability, and trustworthiness of the center for working families.

patient and caring stafforganized operationssafe and clean environment
Address
11024 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 779-9070
Better Boys Foundation Kidlab
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Better Boys Foundation KidLab is highly regarded as a valuable community resource with a long history in Chicago. Parents and mentors praise its youth programs, after-school activities, and family services for keeping kids engaged and off the streets. The organization is recognized for its professional staff, community involvement, and welcoming, family-like atmosphere.

Strong community programsAfter-school activities (FashionWerksAfterschool Matters)
Address
1512 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 542-7300
Edison Park Lutheran Church Pre-School
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviews focus on the church facility and worship experience rather than daycare services. The majority of reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, beautiful building, and active church community. One reviewer expressed concern about theological direction.

welcoming environmentbeautiful architecture with stained glass and mosaicsfriendly people
Address
6626 North Oliphant Avenue, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 631-9131
Bright Beginnings Child Care & Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
124 East Plummer Blvd, Chatham, IL
Phone
(217) 483-6833
Everyday Discoveries Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Everyday Discoveries for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. All reviews highlight visible child development, cleanliness, educational activities, and strong communication with families. The facility is frequently described as feeling like a second home where children thrive both socially and academically.

Caring and professional staffclean and well-maintained facilityeducational and varied activities
Address
8823 N Industrial Rd, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 692-1571
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Northminster Presbyterian Church's Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the Christ-focused environment, caring staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained and offers quality preschool programs. However, the program has significant capacity limitations with a lengthy waiting list for the 2-year-old program.

Christ-centered curriculumcaring and accessible teachers and staffwelcoming family atmosphere
Address
10720 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 691-6322
O'Fallon Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
111 W 4th St, O Fallon, IL
Phone
(618) 632-9403
Fun & Games Playschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
9629 Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, IL
Phone
(847) 678-6363
Longfellow Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews do not pertain to Longfellow Center daycare. All reviews describe Longfellow Park in Oak Park, focusing on playground facilities, recreational amenities, and park maintenance rather than daycare services, staff, or child care quality.

Well-maintained parksplash padsandbox
Address
610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 383-6909
Bright Smiles Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Bright Smiles Daycare in Chicago receives consistent praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facility, and comprehensive educational programs. The owner Ms. Rami and teachers like Ms. Alexis, Ms. Mariah, and Ms. Ken are frequently highlighted for their attentiveness, patience, and genuine investment in children's growth. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with strong bonds formed between staff and students.

Experienced ownershi
Address
1703 E 87th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 221-1075
Montessori Children'S Community INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's Community for its nurturing Montessori-based learning environment, strong academic outcomes, and genuine sense of community. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with staff providing attentive, caring support across all developmental areas. Families describe the center as more than a school, forming lasting friendships and partnerships with staff.

Montessori teaching methodstrong academic preparationnurturing environment
Address
3424 Maple Ave, Brookfield, IL
Phone
(708) 485-9542
Angels Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Angels Day Care Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, nurturing environment, and particularly highlight the leadership and dedication of Ms. Sonia. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, speech, social skills, and emotional well-being.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staff led by Ms. Soniastrong educational focus
Address
5117 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 769-8839
Oak Park And River Forest Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery for its caring, professional staff who provide individualized attention and go above and beyond expectations. The center offers a well-rounded, play-based curriculum with community involvement, field trips, and strong communication with families. Multiple parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with lasting positive memories.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsplay-based curriculum
Address
1139 Randolph Street, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 383-8211
Little Folks Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Little Folks Day Care for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment that emphasizes early learning and child development. Multiple reviewers highlight significant developmental progress in their children and note that staff genuinely invest in each child's well-being. The facility has strong multi-generational loyalty, with families returning across generations.

Caring and attentive staffone-on-one time with teachersearly learning focus
Address
2527 E 73rd St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 221-0300
Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School receives universal praise from parents for its child-centered, play-based approach and strong community involvement. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional, highly-educated teaching staff, supportive environment for both children and families, and the meaningful relationships and friendships formed within the school community.

Exceptional and patient teacherschild-led gentle separation approachparent involvement and
Address
1753 North Fern Court, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 944-5469
Red Wagon Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
2201 7th Avenue, Moline, IL
Phone
(309) 797-2298
St. Joseph'S Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

St. Joseph's Pre-School is highly regarded by parents as part of a welcoming Catholic parish community. Parents praise the preschool program, particularly teacher Mrs. Conlin, and appreciate the enriching religious environment combined with engaging activities for children.

welcoming communitykind and friendly staffexcellent teacher (Mrs. Conlin)
Address
700 East Spruce, Chatham, IL
Phone
(217) 483-3772
The Joyful Noise Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Joyful Noise Christian Preschool in McHenry receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, attentive staff, individualized attention to children, and strong kindergarten readiness. Multiple families report multi-generational attendance and credit the school with helping shy or anxious children build confidence. One critical review urges families to avoid the school, though no specific concerns are detailed.

warm and professional staff
Address
2107 West Lincoln Road, Mc Henry, IL
Phone
(815) 344-5888
Scribbles Center For Learning INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Scribbles Center for Learning receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring, communicative staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment that keeps children excited to attend. The center successfully serves infants through school-age children with specialized support for diverse needs.

Compassionate and communicative staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsplay-based and academic curriculum
Address
1415 Woodbine Road, Bloomington, IL
Phone
(309) 665-0000
The Goddard School Vernon Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Goddard School Vernon Hills receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the teachers, curriculum, facilities, and care quality. One detailed negative review cited concerns about inconsistent teacher quality, limited indoor play space, overly structured activities, and communication issues.

Experienced and caring teacherseffective curriculumsecure facilities
Address
461 Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL
Phone
(847) 680-1886
Rogy'S Learning Place Montgomery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise ROGY'S LEARNING PLACE MONTGOMERY for providing exceptional care in a warm, family-like environment. Staff members are described as caring, passionate, and communicative, with strong leadership from management. Children show enthusiasm for learning and development across all age groups.

Family-oriented atmospherecaring and passionate staffstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
2031 Mayfield Dr, Montgomery, IL
Phone
(630) 264-2031
Shepherd Of Valley Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
2715 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL
Phone
(815) 397-5880

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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.