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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Blue Island, IL

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Blue Island. Average rating: 3.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Blue Island, Illinois at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
3.7/5
Parent reviews
40
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Blue Island has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 40 parent reviews averaging 3.7/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Blue Island

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
    T.L.C. Learning Center
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    2844 W. 127th St., Blue Island, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 171 children

    T.L.C. Learning Center in Blue Island receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, clean facility, strong communication, and positive developmental outcomes for children of various ages. The center fosters a family-like atmosphere with excellent leadership and long-term staff retention.

    Caring and attentive staffexperienced teachers with credentialsclean facilitystrong parent communicatio
  2. 2
    Jada'S Cuddly Care
    3.73 score
    3.6(10)

    12126 S Vincennes, Blue Island, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    Jada's Cuddly Care receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the warm, welcoming staff, clean and safe environment, hands-on activities, and affordability. Negative reviews cite unprofessional and rude staff behavior, poor communication, discriminatory treatment, and inadequate nutrition.

    Loving and welcoming staffclean and safe environmenthands-on activitiesaffordable pricing
  3. 3
    Small Fry Day & Kindergarten INC.
    2.71 score
    2(9)

    2000 N. York Street, Blue Island, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

    Small Fry Day & Kindergarten Inc. receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers and children's happiness, while negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged mistreatment of children, unprofessional staff behavior, poor facility conditions, and unresponsive management.

    Children enjoy attendingteachers are loved by some familiesstaff praised by satisfied parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Blue Island

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Blue Island, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.27avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Blue Island (56–171 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Blue Island based on parent reviews

T.L.C. Learning Center

4.2(20)

2844 W. 127th St., Blue Island, IL

T.L.C. Learning Center in Blue Island receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, clean facility, strong communication, and positive developmental outcomes for children of various ages. The center fosters a family-like atmosphere with excellent leadership and long-term staff retention.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced teachers with credentialsclean facility

Jada'S Cuddly Care

3.6(10)

12126 S Vincennes, Blue Island, IL

Jada's Cuddly Care receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the warm, welcoming staff, clean and safe environment, hands-on activities, and affordability. Negative reviews cite unprofessional and rude staff behavior, poor communication, discriminatory treatment, and inadequate nutrition.

Loving and welcoming staffclean and safe environmenthands-on activities

Small Fry Day & Kindergarten INC.

2(9)

2000 N. York Street, Blue Island, IL

Small Fry Day & Kindergarten Inc. receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers and children's happiness, while negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged mistreatment of children, unprofessional staff behavior, poor facility conditions, and unresponsive management.

Children enjoy attendingteachers are loved by some familiesstaff praised by satisfied parents

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Daycare types in Blue Island

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Blue Island, Illinois

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Blue Island, Illinois, making up 75% of the 4 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 Blue Island have an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 40 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Blue Island, 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 Blue Island

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T.L.C. Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

T.L.C. Learning Center in Blue Island receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, clean facility, strong communication, and positive developmental outcomes for children of various ages. The center fosters a family-like atmosphere with excellent leadership and long-term staff retention.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced teachers with credentialsclean facility
Address
2844 W. 127th St., Blue Island, IL
Phone
(708) 388-4220
Jada'S Cuddly Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Jada's Cuddly Care receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the warm, welcoming staff, clean and safe environment, hands-on activities, and affordability. Negative reviews cite unprofessional and rude staff behavior, poor communication, discriminatory treatment, and inadequate nutrition.

Loving and welcoming staffclean and safe environmenthands-on activities
Address
12126 S Vincennes, Blue Island, IL
Phone
(708) 388-6585
Small Fry Day & Kindergarten INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Small Fry Day & Kindergarten Inc. receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers and children's happiness, while negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged mistreatment of children, unprofessional staff behavior, poor facility conditions, and unresponsive management.

Children enjoy attendingteachers are loved by some familiesstaff praised by satisfied parents
Address
2000 N. York Street, Blue Island, IL
Phone
(708) 388-3103

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Blue Island, Illinois, out of 4 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 Blue Island have an average Google rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Blue Island, 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
Blue Island offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Blue Island for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Blue Island 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.