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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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Jellybean Learning Center #5
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1455 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 321-5096
Once Upon A Time Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1778 W State St, Ste C, Sycamore, IL
Phone
(815) 899-2676
Blessing Lauretta M. Eno Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
615 N 10th St, Quincy, IL
Phone
(217) 223-8400
Uis Cox Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1 University Plz, # Ccc1, Springfield, IL
Phone
(217) 206-6610
Children Learn & Play Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise Children Learn & Play Daycare II for its caring and loving environment, quality teaching, and cleanliness. Most reviewers highlight the dedicated staff and owner Ms. Hairston's commitment to the children's development. One parent raised a serious concern about billing practices.

caring and loving environmentquality education and learningcleanliness
Address
6512 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 966-7162
Montessori & Music Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Montessori & Music Day Care Center for its Montessori approach, passionate staff, and well-rounded programming. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending, with parents noting significant progress in learning and development. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, extensive facilities (gym, music room, playground), and strong parent-teacher communication.

Montessori educational approachenthusiastic and caring teachersexcellent communication with parents
Address
1200 S Lake St, Mundelein, IL
Phone
(847) 566-7778
Tots Express Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise the family-owned operation, caring staff, educational focus, and home-cooked meals. However, negative reviewers report serious safety and hygiene concerns including unsupervised children, inadequate staffing, and poor health protocols.

Family-owned and operatedcaring and sweet staffchildren excited to attend
Address
9031 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 721-8687
Old Stone Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
550 South Blackhawk Boulevard, Rockton, IL
Phone
(815) 624-7872
Orton Keyes Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
653 Ranger St, Rockford, IL
Phone
(815) 969-6565
Stateline Family Ymca-Roscoe/Rockton Br.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

This YMCA facility receives consistently positive reviews from members who appreciate the clean, well-maintained space and friendly staff. While compact in size, members report having sufficient equipment for effective workouts and value the strong community atmosphere. The facility is noted for excellent staff, particularly in childcare and front desk services.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean and well-maintained facilitygood workout equipment variety
Address
9901 Main St, Roscoe, IL
Phone
(815) 623-5858
The Early Years INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Early Years Inc. receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily updates and photos, structured curriculum with focus on developmental skills, and their children's rapid adjustment and growth.

Attentive and nurturing staffexcellent daily communication and photo updatessafe and clean facilities
Address
750 Fountains Pkwy, Fairview Hts, IL
Phone
(618) 624-5624
E.L.I.T.E. Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
701 N Main St, St Joseph, IL
Phone
(217) 469-7115
Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1144 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 851-7772
Trinitys Little Hands Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2505 Boomer Ln, Yorkville, IL
Phone
(630) 882-9677
Loren Children Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2106 E 79th St, # 10, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 356-9400
Lawndale Comm. Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1800 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 257-0497
Skip-A-Long Child Dev Serv-Moline Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4800 60th Street, Moline, IL
Phone
(309) 764-8110
Pumpkin Place Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Pumpkin Place Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers and learning environment. However, one parent had a negative experience with the enrollment process, reporting that a reserved spot was given away without clear communication about deposit requirements.

Caring and wonderful teachersfun learning environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
1800 S Main St, Morton, IL
Phone
(309) 263-8222
Step By Step
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Step by Step in Alton receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff being highlighted as caring, communicative, and effective at child development. The center is particularly noted for its pre-K program that prepares children well for kindergarten. One reviewer mentioned limited positive feedback beyond location and hours convenience.

Excellent and friendly staffstrong communicationeffective pre-K program
Address
2400 Locust Street, Alton, IL
Phone
(618) 463-0640
Stone Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4
Address
10737 Orland Pkwy, Orland Park, IL
Phone
(708) 385-2049
Sonshine Kids Day Care And Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1200 S Liberty St, Jerseyville, IL
Phone
(618) 498-5033
Pals Preschool & Kindergarten INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

PALS Preschool & Kindergarten receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the facility's high health and safety standards, experienced educators, play-based curriculum, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children learn significantly and feel welcomed and valued. One negative review criticized the director's professionalism without providing details.

High health and safety standardsexperienced and educated teachersplay-based learning approach
Address
700 N.E. Greenleaf, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 674-2938
Peter Rabbit Daycare Of Kickapoo INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Peter Rabbit Daycare receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, good communication, and family-like atmosphere. However, a minority of parents report poor communication, unprofessional conduct, defensive responses to concerns about injuries, and rudeness toward parents.

caring and trustworthy teachersgood staff-to-child ratiosstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
9618 W. Rt 150, Edwards, IL
Phone
(309) 691-1977
Palatine Park Dist. Preschool-Maple Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
316 North Winston Drive, Palatine, IL
Phone
(847) 496-6239
Palatine Pk Dist Preschool-Eagle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1425 N Oak St, Palatine, IL
Phone
(847) 496-6239
Serendipity Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Serendipity Child Care receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the owner Ms. Sarah and staff for caring, dedicated instruction that produces strong academic outcomes and long-term success in students. However, two negative reviews cite communication issues, alleged parental rights violations, and poor customer service.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academics and enrichment opportunitieslong-term student success in top schools
Address
1300 W 99th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 238-5800
St Blase Early Childhood Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
7438 W 61st Pl, Summit, IL
Phone
(708) 496-1193
St Joseph School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1740 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL
Phone
(847) 256-7870
Shining Star Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4201 Main St, # 07, Skokie, IL
Phone
(847) 933-1288
Florence G. Heller Jewish Comm. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
524 Melrose, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 871-6780

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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.