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.
| 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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Hometown Child Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring teachers and good communication, while negative reviews from community observers raise serious concerns about inadequate supervision, children left unattended in swings, unsupervised playground time, and unprofessional staff behavior. One former employee reported poor treatment of workers and harsh discipline of children.
- Address
- 1679 Town Center St, Aurora, IL
- Phone
- (630) 898-4663
Two Rivers Head Start Program in Elgin receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and comprehensive early childhood development services. Parents consistently report that their children developed socially and academically, were well-prepared for kindergarten, and benefited from supportive family resources. The program is noted as affordable and accessible for low-income families.
- Address
- 735 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL
- Phone
- (847) 742-4922
Parents consistently praise KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS 301769 in St. Charles for its caring, experienced staff and strong leadership under director Krystal. The center is noted for stable staffing, NAEYC accreditation, flexible hours suitable for working parents, good communication through their app, and effective developmental programming without heavy technology use.
- Address
- 40w170 Lafox Rd, St Charles, IL
- Phone
- (630) 587-9150
Parents consistently praise KinderCare St. Charles for its caring, experienced staff led by director Krystal, strong developmental focus, and family-like atmosphere. The center maintains excellent staff retention, offers flexible hours suitable for working parents, provides regular communication via app and photos, and holds NAEYC accreditation. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5 stars.
- Address
- 1875 Prairie St, Saint Charles, IL
- Phone
- (630) 584-2333
Parents consistently praise KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTERS in Elgin for exceptional staff care, educational programming, and strong communication. Children show significant developmental progress, and families report feeling confident their children are safe, loved, and learning. The center is noted for supporting families through major transitions and maintaining caring relationships with both children and parents.
- Address
- 2485 South St, Elgin, IL
- Phone
- (847) 888-4288
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Huntley for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and educational quality. Multiple long-term families (4-6+ years) highlight the supportive atmosphere, responsive directors, and daily communication through the app. Families appreciate the before/after care and transportation services.
- Address
- 12581 Princeton Dr, Huntley, IL
- Phone
- (847) 515-3765
Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy of Batavia for exceptional care, engaged and loving teachers, and strong educational programming across all age groups. Directors Teri and Lindsay are frequently highlighted for their attentiveness and genuine concern for children and families. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents reporting high comfort levels, significant child development, and strong family satisfaction.
- Address
- 2201 Main St, Batavia, IL
- Phone
- (630) 761-4500
KinderCare Learning Centers in Elgin receives mostly positive reviews praising caring and professional staff, daily communication with parents, and children's enjoyment. However, some parents report significant concerns about staff turnover, management changes, incident reporting delays, and inadequate care for children with special needs.
- Address
- 1520 Main Ln, Elgin, IL
- Phone
- (847) 697-0555
- Address
- 2323 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL
- Phone
- (630) 232-2323
Parents consistently praise Children of America St. Charles for its caring, professional staff and engaging learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, individualized attention, and smooth transitions for children of all ages. The facility earns consistent 5-star ratings with parents expressing high confidence and long-term loyalty.
- Address
- 155 Tyler Rd, Saint Charles, IL
- Phone
- (630) 444-1443
- Address
- 60 S Lincoln Ave, Ste 1, Aurora, IL
- Phone
- (630) 898-4663
The Goddard School in St. Charles receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and invested staff, structured STEAM-based curriculum, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and safe, clean environment where children thrive academically and socially.
- Address
- 200 N Tyler Rd, St Charles, IL
- Phone
- (630) 513-0100
- Address
- 2850 Ginger Woods Parkway, Aurora, IL
- Phone
- (630) 631-0180
- Address
- 220 Keyes Ave, Hampshire, IL
- Phone
- (847) 683-7780
La Petite Academy in Aurora receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, strong teacher-child relationships, clean and welcoming environment, and excellent communication through daily updates and camera access. Children show notable developmental progress across social, emotional, and academic areas.
- Address
- 2441 W Sullivan Rd, Aurora, IL
- Phone
- (630) 907-1442
- Address
- 200 E Issacher St, Camargo, IL
- Phone
- (217) 923-5141
- Address
- 401 N Church St, Gibson City, IL
- Phone
- (217) 443-2705
- Address
- 129 N 8th St, Vandalia, IL
- Phone
- (618) 283-9342
- Address
- 1902 Progress West Dr, Vandalia, IL
- Phone
- (217) 994-3701
- Address
- 15501 E Avenue L, Lewistown, IL
- Phone
- (309) 267-2422
- Address
- 13192 N Us 24 Hwy, Lewistown, IL
- Phone
- (309) 547-3549
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center 301501 for its caring staff, strong communication, and welcoming environment. Children reportedly transition well, feel comfortable, and show developmental progress. All reviewers report positive experiences with no significant concerns.
- Address
- 80 S Constitution Dr, Aurora, IL
- Phone
- (630) 906-6582
- Address
- 1310 W Washington, Box 222, Pittsfield, IL
- Phone
- (217) 285-2234
- Address
- 201 N Mississippi St, Pittsfield, IL
- Phone
- (217) 285-4129
- Address
- 104 W Carter, Cerro Gordo, IL
- Phone
- (217) 763-6647
- Address
- 317 South Macarthur Highway, Peoria, IL
- Phone
- (309) 673-7474
- Address
- 205 North Peru, Byron, IL
- Phone
- (815) 234-2669
- Address
- 702 E Dixon St, Polo, IL
- Phone
- (815) 946-3215
- Address
- 2219 South Idaho, Peoria, IL
- Phone
- (309) 671-3958
- Address
- 210 Spalding Aveune, Peoria, IL
- Phone
- (309) 655-7283
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