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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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Chateau Elite
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Chateau Elite for its caring teachers, clean facilities, and homemade meals prepared on-site. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily, with strong emphasis on individualized attention and multilingual support. The center offers enriching activities, holiday performances, and outdoor play.

Caring and professional teachersclean and spacious facilitieshomemade/fresh meals prepared daily
Address
800 S Il Route 83, Mundelein, IL
Phone
(224) 201-5980
Sterling Rock Falls Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1840 W Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL
Phone
(815) 626-7397
Presence Resurrection Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 792-5253
South East Asia Center Pre School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

SOUTHEAST ASIA CENTER PRESCHOOL receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews highlight affectionate teachers, multilingual staff, diversity, reasonable pricing, and good organization, while negative reviews cite concerns about inadequate meals, insufficient supervision, staff conduct issues, poor facility conditions, and classroom management problems.

Affectionate and caring teachersmultilingual staffdiverse and multicultural environment
Address
1124 W Ainslie, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 989-7433
Shining Star Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Shining Star Early Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the warm, family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff, and enriching activities. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, failure to accommodate allergies with proper incident documentation, staff inattentiveness, and insufficient educational structure.

Friendly and caring stafffamily-oriented environmentengaging activities and events (carnival
Address
338 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 995-7827
The Baby Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Baby Academy receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the facility's cleanliness, educated staff, and caring environment. However, a few parents report concerns about sick child policies, staff favoritism, and responsiveness to issues. The center is NAEYC accredited and offers Early Head Start programming.

Clean facilitynurturing and educated staffNAEYC accredited
Address
8607 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 994-4400
The Giving Tree Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Giving Tree Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from a small number of parents. Most positive reviewers highlight caring staff, developmental support, enrichment activities, and responsive leadership under Director Ms. Hazel, while negative reviewers report health issues, lack of outdoor time, poor communication, and difficulty reaching ownership.

Caring and dedicated staffresponsive Director Ms. Hazelspeech and developmental support
Address
7510 W Randolph, Forest Park, IL
Phone
(708) 209-1555
Building Blocks Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Building Blocks Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents praise the owner Michelle Redd, educational quality, and caring staff, with many reporting long-term enrollment and strong child development outcomes. However, recent reviews cite inconsistent staff quality, communication issues, unprofessional behavior, and concerns about management and operational standards.

Owner Michelle Redd's dedicationeducational outcomes (early readingbilingual instruction)
Address
1112 To 1124 West 69th Street, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 488-2222
Diversey Day Care Center & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Diversey Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise staff friendliness, professionalism, and children's happiness, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about communication, health/safety protocols, staff competence, and management accountability.

Staff friendliness and professionalismchildren enjoy attendingwell-organized events and activities
Address
3155 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 342-7777
Champions Early Lng Ctr At Woodland
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

Champions Early Learning Center at Woodland receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who appreciate the welcoming staff, child development, and daily photo updates, but serious concerns from others regarding limited parent communication, restricted classroom access, poor facility maintenance, and unprofessional director interactions.

welcoming and friendly atmospheresupportive staffchild development and growth
Address
17368 W Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL
Phone
(847) 549-1393
Building Blocks Learning Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Building Blocks Learning Academy II receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. While many parents praise the owner Michelle Redd, staff warmth, educational quality, and long-term care, others report serious concerns about staff inconsistency, unprofessional behavior, poor communication, and management issues.

Educational quality and curriculumowner Michelle Redd's dedicationwarm and family-like environment
Address
7522 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 846-7408
Little Leaders Of Tomorrow Before & Afte
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Leaders of Tomorrow receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication. However, serious safety concerns have been raised including children being dropped off at wrong locations and lack of supervision.

caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilitygood communication with parents
Address
5819 W Corcoran Pl, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 593-6601
It Takes A Village At River City LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

It Takes A Village at River City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, educational quality, and developmental progress of their children. Parents highlight the advanced curriculum, unique enrichment activities, and early morning hours as major benefits, though some note concerns about occasional accidents and staff turnover.

Caring and engaged staffadvanced academic curriculumproject-based learning and arts/scienc
Address
800 S Wells St, Ste 90,180,200, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 675-0053
Little Leaders Of Tomorrow Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Leaders of Tomorrow receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the staff's attentiveness, care quality, cleanliness, and child development focus. However, three one-star reviews raise serious safety concerns including children being dropped off at wrong locations and lack of supervision.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitygood communication with parents
Address
301 N Mayfield Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 378-8302
Let'S Play Sma INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Let's Play SMA Inc receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong educational programs, and welcoming environment that has helped their children thrive developmentally.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and nurturing environmentdaily communication with parents
Address
7804 W 26th St, N Riverside, IL
Phone
(708) 442-6537
Next Generation Early Learning INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1201 W Windsor, Champaign, IL
Phone
(217) 356-6398
Faith Lutheran Community Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Faith Lutheran Community Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, Christian environment, and facilities including a gymnasium and playground. However, some parents report serious concerns about management, child care practices, and accommodation policies.

Caring and dedicated teachersChristian-based curriculumexcellent facilities with full gymnasium and playground
Address
650 School St, Washington, IL
Phone
(309) 745-9308
Alphabet Soup Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2107 Fox Creek Rd, Bloomington, IL
Phone
(309) 808-0701
Troy Early Childhood Center Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
803 Americana Ct, Troy, IL
Phone
(618) 667-9350
Bloomington Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
309 E Wood St, Bloomington, IL
Phone
(309) 829-1541
Carefree East Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2-4 South Addison Street, Bensenville, IL
Phone
(630) 766-9252
Little Green Tree House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2814 Central St, Evanston, IL
Phone
(312) 492-9876
Rogy'S New Generation INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

ROGY'S NEW GENERATION INC. receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff and children's enjoyment. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inappropriate behavior from a bus driver.

Great staffchildren love attendingeffective teaching
Address
1010 W Johnson St, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 674-7340
Rogy'S Learning Place - Normal
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Most parents praise Rogy's Learning Place, with multiple reviews highlighting that children enjoy attending and teachers are great. However, one parent reported a serious concern involving inappropriate conduct from a bus driver.

Teachers and staff are greatchildren love attendinggood learning environment
Address
1106 S Main St, Normal, IL
Phone
(309) 452-9611
Little Scholars Child Care Dev Ct INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Scholars Child Care Development Center in Glenwood receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, quality curriculum, and engaging activities. Several parents noted initial hesitation due to previous negative reviews but were pleasantly surprised after visiting and enrolling their children. The center appears to have made significant improvements after staff changes.

caring and friendly staffstrong curriculum and
Address
297 E Lansing Road, Glenwood, IL
Phone
(708) 300-6622
Love N Learn Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Love N Learn Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the curriculum, daily communication app, loving staff, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including neglect, poor hygiene practices, unprofessional staff behavior, and inadequate supervision.

Structured curriculumdaily activity updates via appstaff friendliness
Address
723 E 75th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 723-0338
Creative Kids Connection INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Creative Kids Connection is highly rated by parents for its caring, attentive staff and engaging educational activities including sensory learning and daily art. Parents consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, spacious layout, staff stability, and affordable pricing, with many noting their children form lasting friendships and show enthusiasm about attending.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverconsistent staff-child relationships
Address
530 Charter St, Dekalb, IL
Phone
(815) 901-0376
Roselawn Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
302 W Roselawn St, Danville, IL
Phone
(217) 554-9145
Ymca Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2918 Glenwood Ave, Rockford, IL
Phone
(815) 971-4176
Rochelle Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1010 N 15th St, Rochelle, IL
Phone
(815) 562-5920

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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.