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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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Tc Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3633 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 423-5055
Pathways To Learning Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3450 W 79th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 436-9244
A Village Green Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
125 W Church St, Libertyville, IL
Phone
(847) 281-9911
Kcyia Early Head Start Program
Headstart Programs
Address
4120 S Wheeler Rd, Hopkins Park, IL
Phone
(815) 507-5141
Kiddie Academy Of Mount Prospect
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Mount Prospect receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, and excellent daily communication through photos and detailed reports. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning while developing strong bonds with teachers. The facility is noted for being responsive to special needs including allergies and speech therapy accommodations.

Kind and patient staffdetai
Address
920 Mount Perimeter Drive, Mount Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 232-8200
Everbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Everbrook Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, strong communication through a parent app with live streaming, clean facilities with excellent security, and children's academic and social-emotional readiness for kindergarten.

Low staff turnoverresponsive leadershipparent app with daily updates and live streaming
Address
3090 W Main Street, St Charles, IL
Phone
(630) 549-2627
Love 2 Care Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
610 E North Ave, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 346-7403
The Learning Experience - Lake Zurich
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience in Lake Zurich receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean facility, strong leadership, and engaging educational curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show developmental progress in a safe, supportive environment.

Caring and attentive teachersresponsive administrative staffclean and well-maintained facility
Address
1065 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL
Phone
(224) 662-4879
Mosaic Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7970 Lake St, River Forest, IL
Phone
(708) 834-3099
Sonshine Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
304 W Palatine Rd, Prospect Hts, IL
Phone
(847) 520-1116
Albany Park Community Center
Headstart Programs

Albany Park Community Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and professional staff, a nurturing learning environment, and a strong sense of community. The facility offers multiple programs beyond childcare, including free ESL classes, GED preparation, tutoring, and computer access.

caring and professional staffsafe and loving environmentlearning through play
Address
5101 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 509-5657
Tenderheart Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1412 Washington Rd, Washington, IL
Phone
(309) 444-8366
Hillsboro Community Child Development Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1220 E Tremont St, Hillsboro, IL
Phone
(217) 532-4327
Angel Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3131 181st St, Lansing, IL
Phone
(708) 895-6671
First Beginnings #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1711 Dekalb Ave, Ste 1, Sycamore, IL
Phone
(815) 991-9963
Kindercare Learning Ctr 300978
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in DeKalb for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational programming. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with teachers forming meaningful bonds with students. One parent noted difficulty getting off the waitlist.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong educational outcomesindividual attention to each child
Address
207 E Hillcrest Dr, Dekalb, IL
Phone
(815) 758-1541
Mary Crane Morse Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1545 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 262-1390
Mcgaw Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

McGaw YMCA Child Care Center in Evanston receives mostly positive reviews (5 five-star ratings, 1 four-star, 1 three-star, 1 one-star). Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, diverse community, and unique programming including swim lessons and gym class. Some concerns were raised about building condition, staff qualifications, and occasional unprofessionalism.

Excellent teacher-to-student ratiospacious roomswarm and welcoming staff
Address
1420 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL
Phone
(847) 475-8580
Mary Sear'S Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Mary Sears Children's Academy in Orland Park receives consistently high praise from parents. They highlight exceptional staff care, strong academic programming, and a nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. The center is noted for its flexibility, diverse activities, and sense of community.

caring and attentive staffpatient with adjustment periodsstrong academic program
Address
16807 108th Ave, Orland Park, IL
Phone
(708) 460-4414
Loyola University Chicago Preschool/Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1052 W Loyola Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 508-3444
Dupage Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1111 E Warrenville Rd, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 369-6899
Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chesterbrook Academy in Bartlett receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten and excellent communication through photo updates. The facility is described as clean with engaging activities that support children's social, emotional, and academic growth.

Kind and patient teacherssafe environmentacademic preparation for kind
Address
1450 Quincy Bridge Ct, Bartlett, IL
Phone
(630) 213-7200
Bright Horizons Child Care And Early
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons Oak Brook has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the teachers, staff, and curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the quality of care, communication through the app, and engaging activities including STEM and art. However, one severe incident of alleged physical discipline was reported.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong curriculum with STEM and art focusregular photo/activity updates via app
Address
1520 Kensington Rd, Ste 103, Oak Brook, IL
Phone
(630) 216-4828
Irving Park Y.M.C.A.
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews are not for the daycare program at Irving Park Y.M.C.A., but rather for the overall YMCA facility. The facility receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars) for its gym amenities, fitness classes, pool, and childcare services. Parents and members praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and good equipment selection.

All-purpose facility with multiple amenitieswell-maintained equipmentfriendly and accommodating staff
Address
4251 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 777-7500
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School Naperville for exceptional staff care, responsive communication, and strong curriculum. Children show developmental progress and smooth transitions, with staff members known by name throughout the facility. All reviewers report high satisfaction with the center's attentive, nurturing environment.

Caring and attentive staffregular updates and photos via appresponsive communication
Address
1928 Springbrook Square Dr, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 355-7199
Montessori Children'S House Of Godfrey
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL
Phone
(618) 468-3154
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience in South Elgin receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and engaged staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and educational curriculum. Children reportedly feel happy, safe, and excited to attend.

Caring and passionate teachersresponsive management and directorsdaily updates and photos via app
Address
171 S Mclean Blvd, South Elgin, IL
Phone
(224) 535-9208
The Learning Experience Bolingbrook
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience Bolingbrook receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facility, educational environment, and strong leadership. The center is noted for going above and beyond in supporting children through difficult times and transitions.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilitystrong leadership (Directors Lacey and Tawania)
Address
1281 W 115th St, Bolingbrook, IL
Phone
(630) 835-0537
The Learning Experience Of Gurnee
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience of Gurnee receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, robust curriculum, strong communication, and secure facilities. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with some families returning for multiple children over 7+ years.

Dedicated and caring staffrobust curriculumdaily communication via app and at pickup
Address
465 N Riverside Dr, Gurnee, IL
Phone
(224) 656-5309
Kiddie Academy Of Gurnee
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Gurnee receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, safe facility. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and showing developmental progress through a well-designed curriculum that balances education with play-based activities.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitystrong curriculum with educational purpose
Address
1555 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL
Phone
(847) 596-3052

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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.