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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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Playmates Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2000 East College, Normal, IL
Phone
(309) 862-3216
Step By Step INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Step by Step Inc. in Brighton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and accommodating staff, particularly for school-age before and after care programs. Children reportedly love attending and form strong bonds with teachers. One parent expressed dissatisfaction, claiming the center does not work well with single parents.

caring and attentive staffaccommodates special needs and behavioral issuesstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
402 N Maple St, Brighton, IL
Phone
(618) 372-4328
Prairie Flower Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3130 Turpin Rd, Decatur, IL
Phone
(217) 423-5200
Parent And Child Together (Pact)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
712 Center St, Carthage, IL
Phone
(217) 357-6764
Riverwoods Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3140 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL
Phone
(847) 945-7582
Spencer Loomis
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Hubbard Ln, Hawthorn Wds, IL
Phone
(847) 438-5300
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Hawthorn Woods receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, developmental support, clean facilities, and a balance of structured learning with fun activities. Leadership is noted as responsive and engaged with families.

Kind and attentive teachersresponsive director and leadershipmilestone tracking and developmental support
Address
50 Landover Pkwy, Hawthorn Wds, IL
Phone
(847) 438-8866
Sarah Adams
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
555 Old Mill Grove Rd, Lake Zurich, IL
Phone
(847) 438-5300
The Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
223 W Golf Rd, Libertyville, IL
Phone
(847) 816-3590
The Goddard School In Round Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Round Lake receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and strong academic curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, feel safe and loved, and show measurable academic progress. The facility is well-maintained with engaging daily activities and good parent communication through their app.

Compassionate and dedicated teachersstrong academic curriculumchildren advance ahead in elementary scho
Address
1155 S Amarias Dr, Round Lake, IL
Phone
(847) 201-1880
Joyful Start Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1220 Oak St, Carmi, IL
Phone
(618) 382-7604
Rogy'S Learning Place Romeoville
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy in Romeoville for its warm, family-oriented environment, caring staff, and engaging curriculum. Directors and teachers are noted as responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. One parent mentioned recent staff turnover and a shift toward a more corporate feeling compared to previous years.

Friendly and enthusiastic staffresponsive and accessible directorsquality education and curriculum
Address
30 N Old Budler Rd, Romeoville, IL
Phone
(815) 407-1511
The Compass School Of Naperville South
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Gardner School of Naperville South for its caring, professional staff and warm, nurturing environment. Children show strong social and emotional growth, and parents report high satisfaction with communication and classroom cleanliness. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting teachers' patience, dedication, and genuine investment in child development.

Caring and patient teacherssafe and clean environmentstrong child development and growth
Address
3040 Reflection Dr, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 848-1122
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Naperville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong curriculum (Wonder of Learning)clean facilities
Address
1032 104th St, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 355-5665
Original Kids Development & Pre-K Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1116 S 15th St, Mount Vernon, IL
Phone
(618) 242-4077
S7hd / Head Start Vienna
Headstart Programs
Address
513 E Vine St, Vienna, IL
Phone
(618) 658-9229
S7hd/Head Start-Goreville
Headstart Programs
Address
201 S Ferne Cliff Rd, Goreville, IL
Phone
(618) 525-4737
See Saw Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
275 South Street, Burlington, IL
Phone
(847) 683-8687
Sonshine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18n377 Galligan Road, West Dundee, IL
Phone
(847) 551-9935
St. Mark'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
101 South 6th Avenue, St. Charles, IL
Phone
(630) 584-4850
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of North Aurora receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and owners for creating a nurturing, safe environment. Parents highlight strong academic preparation, attentive teachers, open communication, and meaningful child development across social, emotional, and academic areas. Families report high satisfaction with their experience and recommend the school to others.

Warm and welcoming teachersstrong academic curriculum (mathreading preparation for kindergarten)
Address
301 Miller Rd, North Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 907-9177
Pinckneyville Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
903 S Main St, Pinckneyville, IL
Phone
(618) 357-8083
Rochelle Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
14206 E Flagg Rd, Rochelle, IL
Phone
(815) 625-7830
Rogy'S Learning Place-Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools

Rogy's Learning Place-Lake receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, compassionate staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight the center's educational focus, transparent communication through apps and daily updates, and ability to help children with behavioral challenges thrive. Children are reported to be happy, confident, and excited to attend.

Caring and compassionate staffstrong teacher-child relationshipstransparent communication via Kid Report App
Address
702 E Lake Ave, Peoria Hts, IL
Phone
(309) 271-7243
Sunny Days Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1900 W Main St, Vandalia, IL
Phone
(618) 283-9733
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Aurora receives unanimously positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and high-quality curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, well-prepared for kindergarten, and develop academically and socially. Multiple families extended their enrollment for several years and expressed sadness upon leaving.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong academic curriculum including Spanish and sign language instructionclean facilities
Address
949 Waterford Dr, Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 898-8411
Ymca Orr Family Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the YMCA ORR Family Development Center for its diverse programming, clean facilities, and friendly staff. The center offers after-school programs, youth cooking classes, fitness classes (line dancing, stepping, yoga), summer camps, and community resources. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed satisfaction with their experiences.

Excellent staffMrs. Williams's cooking programafter-school programs
Address
730 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 565-0130
The Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7411 N University St, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 689-1126
Rogy'S Learning Place-Elwood
Child Daycare & Preschools

ROGY'S LEARNING PLACE-ELWOOD receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teaching quality and staff. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inappropriate behavior from a bus driver.

Great staffchildren enjoy attendingquality instruction
Address
4607 W Elwood Dr, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 676-3638
One Hope United
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3013 Illinois Rd, Wilmette, IL
Phone
(847) 256-6600

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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.