2,690 Child Daycare & Preschools in Illinois
Browse 2,690 child daycare & preschools 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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- Address
- 159 E 144th St, Riverdale, IL
- Phone
- (708) 849-8875
The Total Child Center in Evanston receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight strong curriculum implementation, excellent parent communication, and notable developmental gains in their children's social-emotional learning and overall growth.
- Address
- 516 Church St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 864-7100
- Address
- 2219 E 79th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 978-1938
- Address
- 303 E 3rd St, Pana, IL
- Phone
- (217) 562-5347
- Address
- 2112 W White Oak St, Arlington Hts, IL
- Phone
- (847) 439-0202
- Address
- 3601 1/2 Marshall Ave, Mattoon, IL
- Phone
- (217) 234-8889
- Address
- 902 Cleveland Ave, Charleston, IL
- Phone
- (217) 345-3042
Smart Love Preschool receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the school's child-led, play-based learning philosophy grounded in emotional development and early childhood psychology. Parents consistently report their children love attending school, show increased confidence and curiosity, and develop strong bonds with caring, engaged teachers. The school is praised for its supportive administration, strong teacher-to-student ratios, and intentional community that values both children and families.
- Address
- 2222 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 665-8052
Nature's Scholars Enrichment Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, enriching nature-based curriculum, and welcoming environment. The center is described as highly recommended within the community with a waiting list due to its popularity.
- Address
- 4400 Beck Ln, Ringwood, IL
- Phone
- (815) 653-0240
- Address
- 849 S Henderson St, Galesburg, IL
- Phone
- (309) 343-3014
- Address
- 300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL
- Phone
- (847) 235-9670
- Address
- 116 South B Street, Monmouth, IL
- Phone
- (309) 734-5350
Salem Methodist Preschool in Barrington receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the school's flexible scheduling, individualized attention to each child, and balanced curriculum that combines academics with play-based learning.
- Address
- 115 W Lincoln Ave, Barrington, IL
- Phone
- (847) 381-0536
- Address
- 1190 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL
- Phone
- (847) 367-0926
- Address
- 800 West Oakton Street, Arlington Heights, IL
- Phone
- (847) 368-7391
- Address
- 684 Oak St, Winnetka, IL
- Phone
- (847) 441-6393
- Address
- 8800 W 119th St, Palos Park, IL
- Phone
- (708) 361-0904
- Address
- 1155 Oak St, Winnetka, IL
- Phone
- (847) 446-5153
School for Little Children of Evanston receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and caring staff. Parents report significant positive transformations in their children's development, confidence, and social-emotional growth. The school is described as a warm, close-knit community with strong teacher-child relationships.
- Address
- 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 864-3889
- Address
- 901 West Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL
- Phone
- (217) 342-4334
- Address
- 5303 W Main St, Belleville, IL
- Phone
- (618) 234-6061
- Address
- 7 North Belleville Street, Freeburg, IL
- Phone
- (618) 539-3962
- Address
- 824 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 336-4794
- Address
- 1401 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL
- Phone
- (847) 566-0650
- Address
- 4141 Atlantic Ave, Schiller Park, IL
- Phone
- (773) 301-4742
- Address
- 1122 W Rand Rd, Arlington Hts, IL
- Phone
- (847) 398-7255
- Address
- 1310 Shepherd Dr, Naperville, IL
- Phone
- (630) 961-9055
- Address
- 7538 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 488-9443
- Address
- 5910 W Montrose Ave, # 12, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 205-6960
Caterpillar Care Corporation receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the attentive, compassionate staff and engaging curriculum. Parents consistently highlight excellent daily communication through the Brightwheel app with frequent photo updates, and note their children showed enthusiasm for attending and made strong developmental progress. Families express deep gratitude for the quality care and peace of mind the center provided.
- Address
- 1001 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste C100, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (312) 600-0002
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- Staff-to-child ratios (Illinois sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
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