728 Child Daycare & Preschools in Chicago, Illinois
Browse all 728 child daycare & preschools in Chicago, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chicago
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.
- 1Caterpillar Care Corporation4.8 score5(20)
1001 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste C100, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 17 children
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.
Attentive and compassionate stafffrequent photo and text updates via Brightwheel appengaging curriculum with sensory activities and arts and craftsoutdoor play time - 2Park West Cooperative Nursery School4.8 score5(20)
2335 North Orchard, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Park West Cooperative Nursery School is a highly regarded play-based preschool in Chicago's Lincoln Park area with a strong cooperative community model where parents are actively involved. Parents consistently praise the experienced, compassionate teachers who prioritize individualized child development, meaningful relationships, and social-emotional learning. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten.
Warmnurturing environmentexperienced and knowledgeable teachersplay-based curriculum - 3The Little Scholars Club Co.4.8 score5(20)
5752 S Pulaski Rd, # 54, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
The Little Scholars Club receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the nurturing environment, dedicated staff (particularly the three Herrera sisters), and significant child development across academic, social, and emotional areas. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication via daily app updates, a warm family-like atmosphere, and teachers who go above and beyond. Multiple long-term families credit the center with providing strong foundational s
- 4Promiseland Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
6203 W Montrose Ave, # 05, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Promiseland Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the center for strong academic instruction, emotional development support, clean facilities, and dedicated staff led by director Astrid. Children show significant growth in academics, social skills, and language development.
Strong academic curriculum with structured learningskilled instruction in letters/numbers/writingemotional support for separation anxietysocialization and friendship building - 5Concordia Day4.8 score5(20)
4809 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Concordia Day in Chicago receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and developmental support across all age groups from infants through preschool. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, individualized attention to children, and the school's mission-driven approach to early childhood education.
Knowledgeable and kind staff who know all childrenexcellent communication with parentscommunity-building eventsflexible scheduling and sliding scale tuition - 6Caterpillar Care Corporation4.8 score5(20)
1701 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 13 children
Caterpillar Care Corporation receives consistently excellent reviews from parents across its Chicago locations. Parents praise the nurturing environment, strong communication, quality staff, and age-appropriate curriculum that supports children's development and excitement about attending.
Excellent staff and teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily updates and photoschildren eager to attend - 7Luna Park Nursery School & Kindergarten4.8 score5(20)
3250 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Luna Park Nursery School & Kindergarten in Chicago receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and play-based, low-tech curriculum. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, responsive communication, affordability, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate developmental progress across all age groups from infants to preschool.
Caring and invested staffstrong teacher-child bondsplay-based curriculumno screens - 8North Park Church Preschool4.8 score5(20)
5250 North Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
Parents consistently praise North Park Church Preschool for its warm, play-based learning environment and exceptionally caring teachers, particularly Ms. Lyndsey and Ms. Jen. Children reportedly thrive socially, emotionally, and academically while enjoying creative activities, outdoor play, and a welcoming community. The facility offers affordable part-time programming in a bright, well-equipped classroom space within a church building.
Attentive and nurturing teachersplay-based curriculumcreative opportunities (artsensory activities) - 9Green Beginnings LLC4.8 score5(20)
1436 W Randolph St, Ste 100, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
Green Beginnings LLC is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Chicago's West Loop with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, inviting environment, caring and attentive teachers, and engaged owners (Katie and Krissy) who are actively involved in daily operations. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents noting significant developmental growth and strong emotional connections to the facility.
Warm and cozy environmentcaring and attentive teachershighly engaged and present ownerschildren's emotional development and happiness - 10Kidz Creative Corner4.8 score5(20)
3811 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Kidz Creative Corner receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend, with strong communication from teachers about development and progress. The center is noted for providing quality early education with age-appropriate activities across infant through pre-K classrooms.
Kind and patient teacherschild enthusiasm at drop-off and pickupstrong communication with parentssafe environment
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Highest rated daycares in Chicago based on parent reviews
Caterpillar Care Corporation
1001 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste C100, Chicago, IL
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.
Park West Cooperative Nursery School
2335 North Orchard, Chicago, IL
Park West Cooperative Nursery School is a highly regarded play-based preschool in Chicago's Lincoln Park area with a strong cooperative community model where parents are actively involved. Parents consistently praise the experienced, compassionate teachers who prioritize individualized child development, meaningful relationships, and social-emotional learning. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten.
The Little Scholars Club Co.
5752 S Pulaski Rd, # 54, Chicago, IL
The Little Scholars Club receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the nurturing environment, dedicated staff (particularly the three Herrera sisters), and significant child development across academic, social, and emotional areas. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication via daily app updates, a warm family-like atmosphere, and teachers who go above and beyond. Multiple long-term families credit the center with providing strong foundational s
Promiseland Learning Center
6203 W Montrose Ave, # 05, Chicago, IL
Promiseland Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the center for strong academic instruction, emotional development support, clean facilities, and dedicated staff led by director Astrid. Children show significant growth in academics, social skills, and language development.
Concordia Day
4809 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Concordia Day in Chicago receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and developmental support across all age groups from infants through preschool. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, individualized attention to children, and the school's mission-driven approach to early childhood education.
Caterpillar Care Corporation
1701 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Caterpillar Care Corporation receives consistently excellent reviews from parents across its Chicago locations. Parents praise the nurturing environment, strong communication, quality staff, and age-appropriate curriculum that supports children's development and excitement about attending.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Chicago, Illinois
There are 728 child daycare & preschools in Chicago, Illinois, making up 95% of the 766 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 Chicago, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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- Address
- 3053 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (312) 842-5566
Little Kids Village Too receives mostly positive reviews praising responsive staff, engaging activities, and professional teachers, though recent negative reviews report staff changes, unprofessional behavior, and communication issues with payment processing. Parents appreciate the photo-sharing app and clean facilities, but some express concerns about staff attentiveness and attitude changes.
- Address
- 3732 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 306-2979
Kiddieland has received mixed reviews. Three parents praised the facility highly, citing caring teachers, good learning activities, quality facilities, and strong communication. However, two parents reported serious concerns including alleged staff behavioral issues, inappropriate use of screen time, and claims of illegal dismissal of a child with special needs.
- Address
- 3809 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 202-1199
- Address
- 2328 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 949-4546
L & L LP Infant Corp receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, structured learning activities, and frequent outdoor/indoor outings. Children reportedly thrive and enjoy attending. One parent raised serious concerns about teachers posting children on personal social media without permission.
- Address
- 2346 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 883-2044
Dorseys Developmental Institute (operating as Raindrop Early Learning Center) receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the educational quality, staff professionalism, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children's academics, social skills, and confidence. One 1-star review indicates a negative experience, though no specific details were provided.
- Address
- 2050 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 375-4300
New Beginning Day Care receives predominantly positive reviews praising the owner Ms. Dorothy, caring staff, educational foundation, and structured environment. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, yelling at children, disorganization in the toddler room, and a safety incident involving school pickup.
- Address
- 5445 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 385-5365
- Address
- 1300 E 75th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 493-0000
- Address
- 6535 S Kedzie Ave, # 41, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 778-0017
- Address
- 1919 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (312) 413-5328
Parents consistently praise King's Kiddie Kingdom for providing a safe, clean, and educational environment with caring, professional staff. Multiple reviewers report their children were well-prepared academically for elementary school and that the center feels like a trusted extension of family.
- Address
- 815 W 74th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 488-6016
Parents consistently praise King's Kiddie Kingdom II for providing safe, educational care with professional and caring staff. Children are reported to develop strong academic foundations and social skills, with many progressing successfully to elementary school. Families highlight the center's cleanliness, curriculum quality, and supportive teacher-parent relationships.
- Address
- 7400 S Green St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 994-3637
Roseland Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Some parents report excellent educational outcomes and caring staff who treat families like family, while others describe serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, staff rudeness, injuries without proper notification, and unprofessional administrative communication.
- Address
- 10520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 881-1212
- Address
- 3232 W Division St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 489-3157
- Address
- 6236 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 737-6700
Fresh Start Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, diverse environment, and educational activities, while a smaller number report serious concerns about cleanliness, staff attentiveness, and educational quality. The center appears to have undergone leadership changes that may have affected operations. Parent experiences vary significantly, suggesting inconsistency in service delivery.
- Address
- 6924 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 479-2870
- Address
- 11640 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 821-1808
- Address
- 3401 W 55th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 498-9745
La Escuelita Numero Uno receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication, professionalism, and caring approach to childcare. Parents report their children have made significant developmental progress, including speech improvements, academic skills, and social-emotional growth. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with strong parent communication.
- Address
- 5400 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 887-3072
Children's City Childcare receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff professionalism, cleanliness, educational activities, and caring environment. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns including lack of communication, inadequate care, and payment enforcement issues.
- Address
- 4920 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 622-8020
CHILDREN'S WORLD INC receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring teachers, happy children, and affordable pricing, but two reviews describe serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff misconduct, and unprofessional behavior. The facility appears to work well for many families but has experienced significant issues according to some accounts.
- Address
- 5911 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 857-3644
H.O.M.E Child Care LLC receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff (particularly Gloria, Crystal, and GG) for treating children with love and care like family, while negative reviews describe the facility as unprofessional and neglectful.
- Address
- 7331 S Cottage Grove Ave, # 35, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 675-5247
Little Angels Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, particularly owner Ms. Lula, and report children are happy and engaged. However, a minority of parents report concerning incidents involving rough handling of children and unresponsiveness to parent inquiries.
- Address
- 6407 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 338-9770
- Address
- 8515 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 221-2121
- Address
- 2150 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (312) 942-6501
- Address
- 5153 W. Lake, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 378-8302
Little Scholars Journey receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents highlighting caring, friendly staff and quality curriculum, but serious concerns raised by others about staff behavior and unfair treatment. The facility is noted as small and affordable by satisfied families.
- Address
- 3310 S Archer Ave, Unit E, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 780-5329
- Address
- 1933 E 87th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 359-2100
- Address
- 7428 N Rogers Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 761-2305
Weathersby Wonder World receives polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's care, safe environment, on-site meals, flexible hours (6am-6pm), and family-like atmosphere. Negative reviews allege fraudulent paperwork practices, unsanitary conditions including pest infestations, staff unprofessionalism, and favoritism.
- Address
- 461 E 111th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 840-3662
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