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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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Village Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Village Children's Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong communication, engaging activities, and smooth transitions for children of all ages. Multiple families report their children thriving developmentally and feeling comfortable in the facility.

Caring and patient staffclean and bright facilitystrong communication with parents throughout the day
Address
901 N Elm St, Hinsdale, IL
Phone
(630) 325-9252
Little Sunshines Playhouse And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sunshines Playhouse and Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent teacher care, strong child development outcomes, engaging curriculum, and a warm family environment. The facility is noted for responsive administration, regular communication with parents, and well-organized classroom transitions.

caring and attentive teachersstrong curriculum with regular learning outcomeschild development across language and social skills
Address
6258 Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL
Phone
(630) 272-0996
Kindercare Learning Center 301618
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Willowbrook receives consistently excellent reviews from parents across multiple age groups. Parents praise the safe, nurturing environment, attentive staff, regular communication, and strong educational programming. Children are reported to be happy attending daily.

Caring and professional staffstrong safety practicesregular photo and progress updates
Address
700 Plainfield Rd, Willowbrook, IL
Phone
(630) 321-1427
Montessori For Modern Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16w331 63rd St, Willowbrook, IL
Phone
(630) 697-6225
Head Start Mfs Dupage
Headstart Programs
Address
16w631 91st St, Burr Ridge, IL
Phone
(630) 325-4836
Kindi Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5801 Westview Ln, Lisle, IL
Phone
(630) 560-4900
Head Start Of Mfs Dupage
Headstart Programs
Address
2s700 Continental Dr, Warrenville, IL
Phone
(630) 393-1787
The Gardner School Of Warrenville
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Gardner School of Warrenville (note: reviews reference Naperville location) with all 5-star ratings, highlighting exceptional, caring staff who know children by name, strong curriculum with enrichment activities, and a clean, welcoming facility. Parents report children thriving academically and socially, with excellent parent communication and safe, nurturing environments. Multiple reviewers note this was among the best decisions they made for their children's development.

Caring and exceptional teachers and staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong curriculum across all age levels
Address
28w611 Ferry Rd, Warrenville, IL
Phone
(630) 657-5029
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Darien receives universally positive feedback from parents of children ranging from infants to preschoolers. Parents consistently praise the responsive and caring staff, clean and well-organized facility, educational programming, and strong parent communication through daily updates and photos. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and showing developmental progress.

Responsive and organized staffwarm and caring teachersclean facility
Address
8350 Lemont Rd, Darien, IL
Phone
(630) 985-7117
Kiddie Academy Of Darien
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Darien receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication through apps and daily updates, and individualized attention to children's needs. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, feel loved and safe, and eagerly attend each day. The center is noted for its clean, interactive environment and willingness to accommodate families even during challenging circumstances.

caring and attentive staffresponsive director and leadershipdaily communication via app and photos
Address
1502 75th St, Darien, IL
Phone
(708) 638-1745
Bright Horizons Naperville
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons Naperville receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Families consistently praise the warm, professional staff, developmental growth of their children, clean facilities, and effective communication tools. The center is noted for thoughtful child care practices and engaging activities across all age groups.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and socializationclean and well-maintained facility
Address
550 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 955-5930
Kiddie Academy Of Naperville
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Naperville receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning consistently. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, reliability, responsiveness, and willingness to accommodate family needs.

Warm and genuine staffcaring teachersclean facility
Address
2828 Patriot, Naperville, IL
Phone
(847) 899-3555
Kinder Care Learning Centers 000881
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Woodridge North KinderCare for its exceptional staff, clean facilities, and strong leadership under Director Kim. Multiple families have enrolled for years and report significant child development, excellent communication, and a caring environment where children are happy to attend.

Warm and professional staffconsistent teacher retentionclean and organized classrooms
Address
7040 Woodward Ave, Woodridge, IL
Phone
(630) 852-2611
Kinder Care Learning Centers 000896
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Centers in Woodridge consistently receives 5/5 stars from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress, with many noting they initially had concerns about daycare but were pleasantly surprised. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, educational activities, and strong communication with parents.

Caring and patient staffexperienced director (Litzaida) who is approachable and responsivechildren excited to attend daily
Address
7450 Woodward Ave, Woodridge, IL
Phone
(630) 852-4485
Montessori Pebbles INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7516 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL
Phone
(630) 963-2294
Medallions @ Williams F Murphy Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7700 Larchwood Ln, Woodridge, IL
Phone
(630) 985-3797
Abingdon Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
202 W Snyder St, Abingdon, IL
Phone
(309) 734-3151
La Salle-Peru Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
931 Third St, Lasalle, IL
Phone
(815) 223-5733
Foundations Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
726 Rogers St, Waterloo, IL
Phone
(618) 939-3800
Ottawa Fd/Fy Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1903 Pratt Ln, Ottawa, IL
Phone
(815) 433-9750
Ottawa Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
627 Gentleman Rd, Ottawa, IL
Phone
(815) 625-7830
S7hd/Headstart-Tamms
Headstart Programs
Address
20023 Diswood Rd, Tamms, IL
Phone
(618) 776-5756
Polo Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
22027 Polo Rd, Sterling, IL
Phone
(815) 625-7830
Springfield Urban League Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1024 N Milton Ave, Springfield, IL
Phone
(217) 789-0830
Family And Community Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 N Kimball St, Danville, IL
Phone
(217) 442-2705
Two Rivers Head Start Program
Headstart Programs

Two Rivers Head Start Program in Morris, Illinois receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the staff's dedication, quality early education, and supportive environment. Parents report noticeable developmental progress in their children and appreciate the program's emphasis on family involvement.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsclean and well-maintained facility
Address
1715 Division Street, Morris, IL
Phone
(815) 942-6572
Jacob'S Ladder Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
210 N Callender St, Eureka, IL
Phone
(309) 467-5506
Step By Step Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Step by Step Child Care Center in Shorewood receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent staff, particularly director Christine, strong communication, structured activities, and caring teachers. Parents report their children are happy, learning developmental skills, and treated like family.

Excellent director Christine and responsive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclear communication and daily up
Address
861 Center Ct, Unit A, # D, Shorewood, IL
Phone
(815) 714-2920
Y.R.H.S. Paxton Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
Address
1195 E Pells St, Paxton, IL
Phone
(217) 443-2705
Base - Sauk
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4435 S Churchill Dr, Richton Park, IL
Phone
(708) 606-7083

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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.