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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Belvidere, IL

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Belvidere. Average rating: 4.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Belvidere, Illinois at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.54/5
Parent reviews
62
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Belvidere has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 62 parent reviews averaging 4.54/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 61008 zip code, averaging 4.54 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Belvidere

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Ecole 360 Child Development Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    2229 Anderson Dr, Belvidere, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

    Parents consistently praise ECOLE 360 for exceptional care, attentive staff, and a nurturing learning environment. Children show significant developmental growth and feel safe, loved, and excited to attend. The center is noted for organic meals, strong parent communication, and staff who go above and beyond to support individual child needs and smooth transitions.

    Highly trained and caring staffstrong parent-child relationships with teachersorganic and healthy mealsstructured curriculum with regular learning activities
  2. 2
    The First Step Day Care Center
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    1300 Pearl St, Belvidere, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Parents consistently praise The First Step Day Care Center for its caring and kind staff who genuinely engage with children. Reviews highlight strong communication with parents, a safe environment, and well-rounded activities including learning, play, arts and crafts. Multiple parents report their children have attended for years and love going.

    Kind and caring staffstrong parent communication via Remind appsafe environmentchildren feel acknowledged and heard
  3. 3
    The First Step Day Care Center
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    620 Logan Ave Side Unit, Belvidere, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 142 children

    The First Step Day Care Center in Belvidere, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the kind and engaging staff, safe environment, structured activities, and strong parent communication as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have stayed enrolled for 2-3 years.

    Kind and caring staffsafe environmentengaging teachersstructured activities (arts and crafts
  4. 4
    Got Kidz? Child Care
    3.28 score
    3(13)

    531 S Main St, Belvidere, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children

    GOT KIDZ? CHILD CARE receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise engaged staff, safety focus, and child development, while negative reviews cite staff rudeness, safety concerns including alleged physical handling of children, and management issues.

    Engaged and attentive staffchild safety prioritizededucational activitiestransparent incident reporting

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Belvidere

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Belvidere, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.54avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Belvidere zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
610086
4.54
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Belvidere (10–142 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Belvidere based on parent reviews

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

4.7(20)

2229 Anderson Dr, Belvidere, IL

Parents consistently praise ECOLE 360 for exceptional care, attentive staff, and a nurturing learning environment. Children show significant developmental growth and feel safe, loved, and excited to attend. The center is noted for organic meals, strong parent communication, and staff who go above and beyond to support individual child needs and smooth transitions.

Highly trained and caring staffstrong parent-child relationships with teachersorganic and healthy meals

The First Step Day Care Center

5(6)

1300 Pearl St, Belvidere, IL

Parents consistently praise The First Step Day Care Center for its caring and kind staff who genuinely engage with children. Reviews highlight strong communication with parents, a safe environment, and well-rounded activities including learning, play, arts and crafts. Multiple parents report their children have attended for years and love going.

Kind and caring staffstrong parent communication via Remind appsafe environment

The First Step Day Care Center

5(6)

620 Logan Ave Side Unit, Belvidere, IL

The First Step Day Care Center in Belvidere, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the kind and engaging staff, safe environment, structured activities, and strong parent communication as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have stayed enrolled for 2-3 years.

Kind and caring staffsafe environmentengaging teachers

Miss Maris Preschool

5(2)

204 E Menomonie St, Belvidere, IL

Reviewers highlight Miss Mari's engaging teaching style and dedication to creating a fun learning environment. Parents appreciate the small class sizes, noting that these conditions allow their children to learn effectively while feeling cared for.

engaging teaching stylesmall class sizesfun learning environment

Got Kidz? Child Care

3(13)

531 S Main St, Belvidere, IL

GOT KIDZ? CHILD CARE receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise engaged staff, safety focus, and child development, while negative reviews cite staff rudeness, safety concerns including alleged physical handling of children, and management issues.

Engaged and attentive staffchild safety prioritizededucational activities

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Daycare types in Belvidere

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Belvidere, Illinois

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Belvidere, Illinois, making up 83% of the 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Belvidere have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.54 stars. Our analysis covers 62 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Belvidere, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Belvidere

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Miss Maris Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers highlight Miss Mari's engaging teaching style and dedication to creating a fun learning environment. Parents appreciate the small class sizes, noting that these conditions allow their children to learn effectively while feeling cared for.

engaging teaching stylesmall class sizesfun learning environment
Address
204 E Menomonie St, Belvidere, IL
Phone
(815) 544-3867
The First Step Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise The First Step Day Care Center for its caring and kind staff who genuinely engage with children. Reviews highlight strong communication with parents, a safe environment, and well-rounded activities including learning, play, arts and crafts. Multiple parents report their children have attended for years and love going.

Kind and caring staffstrong parent communication via Remind appsafe environment
Address
1300 Pearl St, Belvidere, IL
Phone
(815) 544-6560
The First Step Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The First Step Day Care Center in Belvidere, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the kind and engaging staff, safe environment, structured activities, and strong parent communication as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have stayed enrolled for 2-3 years.

Kind and caring staffsafe environmentengaging teachers
Address
620 Logan Ave Side Unit, Belvidere, IL
Phone
(815) 544-0404
Ecole 360 Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise ECOLE 360 for exceptional care, attentive staff, and a nurturing learning environment. Children show significant developmental growth and feel safe, loved, and excited to attend. The center is noted for organic meals, strong parent communication, and staff who go above and beyond to support individual child needs and smooth transitions.

Highly trained and caring staffstrong parent-child relationships with teachersorganic and healthy meals
Address
2229 Anderson Dr, Belvidere, IL
Phone
(815) 547-5543
Got Kidz? Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

GOT KIDZ? CHILD CARE receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise engaged staff, safety focus, and child development, while negative reviews cite staff rudeness, safety concerns including alleged physical handling of children, and management issues.

Engaged and attentive staffchild safety prioritizededucational activities
Address
531 S Main St, Belvidere, IL
Phone
(855) 329-4136

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Belvidere, Illinois, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Belvidere have an average Google rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Belvidere, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Illinois's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Illinois)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Belvidere offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Illinois typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Belvidere for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Belvidere must be licensed by Illinois's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.