
Browse 3,069 daycare centers across Illinois. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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 Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 2,690 |
| Headstart Programs | 192 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 128 |
| Before or After School | 59 |
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Busy Bee Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and safe environment. The center has built strong family loyalty, with some families returning across generations. However, one parent reported serious concerns about special needs accommodation and child care practices.
Kiddie Kottage receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and responsive staff, engaging activities, and clean facility. However, one review expressed serious concerns about cleanliness and sanitation conditions. The center appears well-regarded for developmental support, parent communication, and reasonable pricing.
KIDSUCCESS is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and individual attention given to each child's development. Recent leadership changes under Director Carrie have been noted positively, with parents crediting improved staff quality and program growth. Parents consistently highlight the teachers' dedication, cleanliness, security, communication through the Brightwheel app, and the center's flexibility and support.
Serendipity Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, educational programming, and home-like environment. One parent had a negative experience citing poor customer service during a tour, a strict teacher, and inadequate bathroom facilities.
Reviews praise the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of this church-based nursery school. Parents highlight the food pantry services and the supportive church community. The facility offers religious education including Sunday school, Bible study, and music programs.
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.
Children First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and engaging, hands-on learning activities. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, regular photo updates, outdoor play opportunities, and their children's academic and social progress. One parent left a negative review with no explanation.
Discovery Academy 2 receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, including academic and social progress, along with effective communication through tools like Class Dojo. The center is noted for its diverse learning methods, safety protocols, financial flexibility, and family-oriented approach.
Academy of Creative Thinking Inc receives consistently high praise from parents for their caring, family-oriented approach to childcare. Parents highlight the qualified and nurturing staff, engaging programs including field trips and outdoor activities, and effective parent communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.
Parents consistently praise Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare for exceptional, compassionate staff who provide individualized care in a culturally rich, inclusive environment. Children are described as happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. The facility is noted for cleanliness, good communication with parents, and special programming including language immersion, music, and soccer classes.
Bright Start Learning Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong leadership under director Nikki. Parents highlight exceptional communication, developmental support across all age groups, and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple families report significant positive growth in their children and express gratitude for the peace of mind the center provides.
Kiddie Steps 4 You receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the clean, secure facility, professional and caring staff, attentive director, and developmental programs including potty training and field trips. Parents report feeling comfortable and confident in the center's care.
Smart From the Start Armitage receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight warm, caring, and patient teachers who provide excellent communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photos and videos. The center is noted for its bilingual instruction, enrichment activities, strong community atmosphere, and individualized attention to child development.
Ladybug & Friends receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, child development, and caring atmosphere. However, one recent review from December 2024 alleges inappropriate disciplinary action toward a two-year-old by the director, which was reported to DCFS.
Seeds of Joy Daycare receives mostly glowing reviews praising the quality of care, teacher dedication, and child preparation for kindergarten. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about understaffing, hygiene issues, and unprofessional handling of complaints.
Peachtree Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, particularly Ms. Norma. The facility is described as clean, organized, and bilingual (English/Spanish), with children showing enthusiasm for attending. One 1-star review alleges rough handling of infants during arrival, contradicting the positive accounts.
Diana's Daycare Center is highly regarded by parents for its clean, organized environment and experienced, caring staff led by Diana who has over 30 years in child care. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling confident their children are in a safe, nurturing, and educational setting. One parent reported difficulty reaching the center by phone for enrollment inquiries.
Parents consistently praise Kids R Our Stars Inc for its caring, professional staff and educational approach. The facility maintains strong safety standards, communicates regularly with parents, and creates a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially.
Liceo Infantil Americano receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, bilingual education, and safe environment. One parent reported poor communication and cancellation of an appointment without follow-up.
Discovery Academy is highly praised by parents for its professional, nurturing staff and strong focus on child development and learning. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere, effective communication with families, and comprehensive curriculum that prepares children academically and socially. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction with the center's care and educational approach.
Parents consistently praise Angels R Us Kidz Academy for exceptional staff care, educational development, and smooth transitions for children of various ages. Multiple reviewers highlight significant academic progress, strong teacher-child relationships, and a welcoming environment that eases parental concerns about childcare quality.
CCC Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the experienced staff, quality education, and developmental progress of their children. Parents highlight the center's affordability, friendly atmosphere, and success in preparing children for kindergarten and developing social skills.
The Ivy Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent staff care, strong child development outcomes, and a welcoming family-like environment. Parents highlight the dedication of individual teachers and note their children's happiness, learning progress, and reluctance to leave. Multiple families have used the center for several years and siblings, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.
Alpha Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 out of 9 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and family-like environment. Children are reported to excel academically and transition well to elementary school.
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club is highly praised as a community resource offering daycare, after-school programs, and summer camps. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, diverse activities, and supportive environment for children's development.
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, clean facility, educational activities, and balanced curriculum. One 1-star review cited a negative phone interaction with staff. Overall, parents report children are engaged, learning, and developing well.
Literki Learning Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, professional facility with dedicated staff. Parents highlight excellent educational programming, strong emphasis on Polish culture and language, abundant outdoor activities, and quality food. Children are consistently reported to be happy, well-prepared for school transitions, and eager to attend.
Little Learners Academy receives mostly positive reviews from parents who praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and educational development of their children. However, one parent reported serious concerns about unreported injuries. The facility appears to have strong teacher retention and creates a family-like environment.
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