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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Crete, IL

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Crete. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Crete, Illinois at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.25/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Crete has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 26 parent reviews averaging 4.25/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Crete

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
    Cherie'S Garden Day Care INC
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    3425 Donovan Drive, Crete, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

    Cherie's Garden Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, smooth transitions for new students, and strong developmental support. One negative review cited poor interactions with the director/owner during enrollment inquiry. The majority of reviews highlight happy children and a family-like atmosphere.

    Compassionate and caring staffhelps with transitions and anxietyfamily-like environmenteffective with developmental milestones (ABC's
  2. 2
    Little People'S Preschool - Crete
    4 score
    4(20)

    1274 Main St, Crete, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

    Little People's Preschool in Crete receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the educational curriculum including sign language and Spanish instruction, individualized child development, and excellent communication through daily updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress.

    Warm and professional staffclean facilityeducational curriculum with sign language and Spanishindividualized attention

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Crete

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

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Crete (92–97 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Crete based on parent reviews

Cherie'S Garden Day Care INC

4.5(6)

3425 Donovan Drive, Crete, IL

Cherie's Garden Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, smooth transitions for new students, and strong developmental support. One negative review cited poor interactions with the director/owner during enrollment inquiry. The majority of reviews highlight happy children and a family-like atmosphere.

Compassionate and caring staffhelps with transitions and anxietyfamily-like environment

Little People'S Preschool - Crete

4(20)

1274 Main St, Crete, IL

Little People's Preschool in Crete receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the educational curriculum including sign language and Spanish instruction, individualized child development, and excellent communication through daily updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress.

Warm and professional staffclean facilityeducational curriculum with sign language and Spanish

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Crete, Illinois

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Crete, 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 Crete have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.25 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Crete, 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 Crete

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Cherie'S Garden Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Cherie's Garden Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, smooth transitions for new students, and strong developmental support. One negative review cited poor interactions with the director/owner during enrollment inquiry. The majority of reviews highlight happy children and a family-like atmosphere.

Compassionate and caring staffhelps with transitions and anxietyfamily-like environment
Address
3425 Donovan Drive, Crete, IL
Phone
(708) 672-8100
Little People'S Preschool - Crete
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little People's Preschool in Crete receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the educational curriculum including sign language and Spanish instruction, individualized child development, and excellent communication through daily updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress.

Warm and professional staffclean facilityeducational curriculum with sign language and Spanish
Address
1274 Main St, Crete, IL
Phone
(708) 672-9100

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Crete, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Crete have an average Google rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Crete, 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 Crete for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Crete 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.