
Browse all 728 child daycare & preschools in Chicago, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highest rated daycares in Chicago based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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SERVING ALL FAMILIES EVERYWHERE 2 receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and comprehensive programming. However, one parent expressed serious concerns about the owner's professionalism and educational quality.
CHILDREN'S WORLD INC #2 receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, happy children, and affordable rates, but two parents reported serious concerns including poor child care practices, staff unprofessionalism, and inappropriate behavior in front of children.
Little Kiddies Day Care Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and achieving significant developmental milestones including language development, social skills, potty training, and academic readiness. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and offering strong parent communication.
The Learning Tree Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families but serious concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight friendly staff, educational programs including Spanish instruction, and good child development, while negative reviews cite poor communication, health/hygiene issues, and billing problems.
Laughs and Giggles receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, educational environment, and cleanliness, with parents reporting comfort leaving their children there. Negative reviews cite unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate hygiene, frequent illness among children, understaffing, and billing practices.
KCS Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and their children's happiness, particularly in the infant/toddler rooms. However, serious concerns include management issues, classroom conditions, and a critical safety incident involving a child left unsupervised outside the facility.
High Ridge YMCA Small World is highly regarded by members for its friendly staff, quality facilities, and diverse programs including swimming and after-school activities. Most reviews praise the welcoming community atmosphere and reasonable value for the services offered. However, a few members mention occasional issues with certain staff members being rude or difficult in their interactions.
Kiddie Korral Academy receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the center's teaching quality, staff care, and communication about children's health and development. However, several parents report significant operational issues, particularly regarding director availability and handling of administrative paperwork.
Kids Corner Academy receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring owner Lisa, attentive staff, warm atmosphere, cleanliness, and reasonable pricing. However, some parents report serious concerns including inadequate curriculum, lack of supervision, unprofessional staff conduct, and poor communication from management regarding child safety issues.
Busy Bumble Bee Academy has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, learning activities, cleanliness, and safety, with children attending for multiple years. However, four parents report serious concerns including staff unprofessionalism, inadequate supervision, food quality issues, physical incidents with children, and alleged retaliation against a former employee.
Teddy Bear Nursery Schools Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff, nurturing environment, and strong sense of community. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic and social growth. One parent reported a negative experience citing poor teacher behavior, but this represents a single dissenting review among nine positive ones.
Little Marvels receives polarized reviews. Five parents praise the family-run environment, caring teachers, developmental activities, and child happiness over 2-3 year periods. Two parents cite serious concerns: one regarding tuition increases without promised programs and staff turnover, another reporting a critical child safety incident where a child was left behind at a park.
It Takes a Village Services Inc receives mixed reviews, with strong praise from satisfied parents about caring staff, daily communication, and child development, but serious concerns from others regarding unprofessional conduct, poor facilities, inadequate care, and alleged mistreatment of children.
Liz-Ney Land Learning Center II receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development outcomes. Parents report feeling secure leaving their children in the center's care and note high levels of communication and engagement. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and recommend the facility highly.
SOUTHEAST ASIA CENTER PRESCHOOL receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews highlight affectionate teachers, multilingual staff, diversity, reasonable pricing, and good organization, while negative reviews cite concerns about inadequate meals, insufficient supervision, staff conduct issues, poor facility conditions, and classroom management problems.
Shining Star Early Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the warm, family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff, and enriching activities. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, failure to accommodate allergies with proper incident documentation, staff inattentiveness, and insufficient educational structure.
The Baby Academy receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the facility's cleanliness, educated staff, and caring environment. However, a few parents report concerns about sick child policies, staff favoritism, and responsiveness to issues. The center is NAEYC accredited and offers Early Head Start programming.
Building Blocks Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents praise the owner Michelle Redd, educational quality, and caring staff, with many reporting long-term enrollment and strong child development outcomes. However, recent reviews cite inconsistent staff quality, communication issues, unprofessional behavior, and concerns about management and operational standards.
Diversey Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise staff friendliness, professionalism, and children's happiness, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about communication, health/safety protocols, staff competence, and management accountability.
Building Blocks Learning Academy II receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. While many parents praise the owner Michelle Redd, staff warmth, educational quality, and long-term care, others report serious concerns about staff inconsistency, unprofessional behavior, poor communication, and management issues.
Little Leaders of Tomorrow receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication. However, serious safety concerns have been raised including children being dropped off at wrong locations and lack of supervision.
It Takes A Village at River City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, educational quality, and developmental progress of their children. Parents highlight the advanced curriculum, unique enrichment activities, and early morning hours as major benefits, though some note concerns about occasional accidents and staff turnover.
Little Leaders of Tomorrow receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the staff's attentiveness, care quality, cleanliness, and child development focus. However, three one-star reviews raise serious safety concerns including children being dropped off at wrong locations and lack of supervision.
Love N Learn Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the curriculum, daily communication app, loving staff, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including neglect, poor hygiene practices, unprofessional staff behavior, and inadequate supervision.
Parents consistently praise Casa Central CSC Child Development Center as an excellent, caring organization that has served the Chicago community for 70 years. One parent highlighted Casa Infantil (their smaller 4-classroom center) as a hidden gem in Logan Square offering bilingual education, technology integration, and personalized attention to children ages 2-5. The organization is recognized for its community impact and comprehensive family services.
Parents consistently praise Casa Central School Age Program and its affiliated centers as a caring, community-focused organization that has served the Chicago area for 70 years. Reviews highlight professional staff, engaging educational programs including bilingual instruction, and strong leadership. The organization is recognized for its holistic family services and commitment to meeting community needs.
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