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7 Child Daycare & Preschools in Dixon, Illinois

Browse all 7 child daycare & preschools in Dixon, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dixon

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

    110 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Lovett Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, and supportive learning environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safe conditions, and their children's enjoyment of attending the center.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityProfessional and caring staffStrong communication with parentsSafe environment
  2. 2

    1101 Middle Rd, Dixon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 216 children

    Open Sesame Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured learning environment, and children's happiness and readiness for school. One parent reported a negative enrollment experience with unexplained delays. The center is noted for organization, communication, and zero state violations.

    caring and experienced staffstructured learning environmentchildren come home happygood preparation for kindergarten
  3. 3

    1033 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

    Bright Beginnings Christian Day Care receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise the teachers and structure, multiple parents report serious issues including unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate supervision, poor management, and unfair waitlist practices.

    Structured environmentcaring teachersflexible scheduling
  4. 4

    1013 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Bright Beginnings Christian Daycare receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staff conduct. While some parents praise structured programming and caring teachers, multiple parents report problematic staff behavior, inadequate supervision, poor communication from management, and organizational issues with the waitlist.

    Structured environmentcaring teachersworks with parents on scheduling
  5. 5

    1033 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

    Bright Beginnings Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the structured environment and caring teachers, while others report serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, poor management, inadequate supervision, and disorganized waitlist practices.

    Structured environmentcaring and awesome teachersaccommodating with parent scheduling

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Dixon based on parent reviews

Lovett Child Development Center

4.9(11)

110 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL

Lovett Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, and supportive learning environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safe conditions, and their children's enjoyment of attending the center.

Clean and well-maintained facilityProfessional and caring staffStrong communication with parents

Open Sesame Child Care Center INC.

4.3(12)

1101 Middle Rd, Dixon, IL

Open Sesame Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured learning environment, and children's happiness and readiness for school. One parent reported a negative enrollment experience with unexplained delays. The center is noted for organization, communication, and zero state violations.

caring and experienced staffstructured learning environmentchildren come home happy

Especially For Kids Club - Lincoln

4(2)

400 Lincoln Avenue, Dixon, IL

Bright Beginnings Christian Day Care

2.7(6)

1033 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL

Bright Beginnings Christian Day Care receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise the teachers and structure, multiple parents report serious issues including unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate supervision, poor management, and unfair waitlist practices.

Structured environmentcaring teachersflexible scheduling

Bright Beginnings Christian Daycare And

2.7(6)

1013 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL

Bright Beginnings Christian Daycare receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staff conduct. While some parents praise structured programming and caring teachers, multiple parents report problematic staff behavior, inadequate supervision, poor communication from management, and organizational issues with the waitlist.

Structured environmentcaring teachersworks with parents on scheduling

Bright Beginnings Day Care

2.7(6)

1033 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL

Bright Beginnings Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the structured environment and caring teachers, while others report serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, poor management, inadequate supervision, and disorganized waitlist practices.

Structured environmentcaring and awesome teachersaccommodating with parent scheduling

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Dixon, Illinois

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Dixon, 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 Dixon, 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 Dixon

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Lovett Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Lovett Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, and supportive learning environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safe conditions, and their children's enjoyment of attending the center.

Clean and well-maintained facilityProfessional and caring staffStrong communication with parents
Address
110 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 288-1124
Open Sesame Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Open Sesame Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured learning environment, and children's happiness and readiness for school. One parent reported a negative enrollment experience with unexplained delays. The center is noted for organization, communication, and zero state violations.

caring and experienced staffstructured learning environmentchildren come home happy
Address
1101 Middle Rd, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 288-5905
Especially For Kids Club - Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
400 Lincoln Avenue, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 440-0594
Bright Beginnings Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Bright Beginnings Christian Day Care receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise the teachers and structure, multiple parents report serious issues including unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate supervision, poor management, and unfair waitlist practices.

Structured environmentcaring teachersflexible scheduling
Address
1033 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 285-1033
Bright Beginnings Christian Daycare And
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Bright Beginnings Christian Daycare receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staff conduct. While some parents praise structured programming and caring teachers, multiple parents report problematic staff behavior, inadequate supervision, poor communication from management, and organizational issues with the waitlist.

Structured environmentcaring teachersworks with parents on scheduling
Address
1013 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 285-1033
Bright Beginnings Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Bright Beginnings Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the structured environment and caring teachers, while others report serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, poor management, inadequate supervision, and disorganized waitlist practices.

Structured environmentcaring and awesome teachersaccommodating with parent scheduling
Address
1033 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 285-1033
A R K Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
202 S Peoria Ave, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 284-8580

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Dixon, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Dixon, 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 Dixon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dixon 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.