How do I choose the right daycare in Blue Island?

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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Blue Island, Illinois (3 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Blue Island?

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.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Illinois?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 Child Daycare & Preschools in Blue Island, Illinois

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Blue Island

Top Rated

T.L.C. Learning Center

Jada'S Cuddly Care

Small Fry Day & Kindergarten INC.

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Daycare types in Blue Island