How do I choose the right daycare in Crete?

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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Crete, Illinois (2 Results)

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 Crete for current pricing.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 Child Daycare & Preschools in Crete, Illinois

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Crete

Top Rated

Cherie'S Garden Day Care INC

Little People'S Preschool - Crete

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