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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Buffalo Grove, IL

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Buffalo Grove. Average rating: 4.73/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Buffalo Grove, Illinois at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.73/5
Parent reviews
72
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Buffalo Grove has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 72 parent reviews averaging 4.73/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 60089 zip code, averaging 4.73 stars across 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Buffalo Grove

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
    Little University INC
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    1250 Radcliffe Road, Buffalo Grove, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    Parents consistently praise this daycare for creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and loved. Teachers are described as caring, professional, and dedicated, with children showing quick adjustment and daily learning. The facility is noted for its rich curriculum, healthy homemade food, cleanliness, and positive atmosphere.

    Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentquick child adjustmentrich curriculum with diverse activities (language
  2. 2
    Yachad Kids Academy Incorporated
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    701 W Aptakisic Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children

    Yachad Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff and engaging developmental activities. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving socially, emotionally, and academically. Parents appreciate the responsive communication, flexible hours, bilingual curriculum, and welcoming family-like environment.

    Caring and professional teacherscreative and developmental activitieschild enthusiasm and happinesssafe and welcoming environment
  3. 3
    Magic Island INC.
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1141 N Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

    Magic Island Inc. is a highly-rated Russian-speaking daycare in Buffalo Grove where all 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, healthy homemade meals, well-organized educational activities, and clean facilities. The bilingual/trilingual learning environment and extracurricular programs are particularly valued.

    Caring and qualified staffhomemade healthy mealsbilingual/trilingual education (Russian and English)well-organized facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Buffalo Grove

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Buffalo Grove zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
600898
4.73
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Buffalo Grove (15–246 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Buffalo Grove based on parent reviews

Little University INC

5(11)

1250 Radcliffe Road, Buffalo Grove, IL

Parents consistently praise this daycare for creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and loved. Teachers are described as caring, professional, and dedicated, with children showing quick adjustment and daily learning. The facility is noted for its rich curriculum, healthy homemade food, cleanliness, and positive atmosphere.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentquick child adjustment

Yachad Kids Academy Incorporated

4.8(20)

701 W Aptakisic Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

Yachad Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff and engaging developmental activities. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving socially, emotionally, and academically. Parents appreciate the responsive communication, flexible hours, bilingual curriculum, and welcoming family-like environment.

Caring and professional teacherscreative and developmental activitieschild enthusiasm and happiness

Magic Island INC.

4.4(20)

1141 N Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

Magic Island Inc. is a highly-rated Russian-speaking daycare in Buffalo Grove where all 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, healthy homemade meals, well-organized educational activities, and clean facilities. The bilingual/trilingual learning environment and extracurricular programs are particularly valued.

Caring and qualified staffhomemade healthy mealsbilingual/trilingual education (Russian and English)

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. 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 Buffalo Grove have an average rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.73 stars. Our analysis covers 72 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove

Showing 8 results

Little University INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise this daycare for creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and loved. Teachers are described as caring, professional, and dedicated, with children showing quick adjustment and daily learning. The facility is noted for its rich curriculum, healthy homemade food, cleanliness, and positive atmosphere.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentquick child adjustment
Address
1250 Radcliffe Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 577-7557
Yachad Kids Academy Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Yachad Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff and engaging developmental activities. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving socially, emotionally, and academically. Parents appreciate the responsive communication, flexible hours, bilingual curriculum, and welcoming family-like environment.

Caring and professional teacherscreative and developmental activitieschild enthusiasm and happiness
Address
701 W Aptakisic Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 634-5600
Magic Island INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Magic Island Inc. is a highly-rated Russian-speaking daycare in Buffalo Grove where all 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, healthy homemade meals, well-organized educational activities, and clean facilities. The bilingual/trilingual learning environment and extracurricular programs are particularly valued.

Caring and qualified staffhomemade healthy mealsbilingual/trilingual education (Russian and English)
Address
1141 N Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 947-7554
Buffalo Grove Montessori School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
950 Ellen Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 541-8111
Kindercare Learning Center 000084
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Buffalo Grove receives unanimously positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight significant improvements under new management, with particular praise for director Ms. Davis and the overall staff. Parents consistently report clean facilities, strong communication, caring teachers, and children who are happy and excited to attend.

Clean and well-maintained facilityWelcoming environmentResponsive leadership and director
Address
651 West Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 459-6995
Jcys Northwest Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent describes a highly positive experience with welcoming staff, clean facilities, and excellent communication, while another reports severe dissatisfaction regarding strict late policies, poor hygiene, and unhealthy food practices.

welcoming and professional staffclean and organized facilitiesengaging and educational activities
Address
1700 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 279-0900
Montessori World Of Discovery
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1395 N Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 415-2021
Little Bison Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1100 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 718-4190

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Buffalo Grove have an average Google rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Buffalo Grove, 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
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 Buffalo Grove for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Buffalo Grove 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.