Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Dolton, IL
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Dolton. Average rating: 3.79/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Dolton, Illinois at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 3.79/5
- Parent reviews
- 34
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Dolton has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 34 parent reviews averaging 3.79/5.The largest concentration is in 60419 with 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dolton
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.
- 1Discovery Child Care INC4.59 score4.8(14)
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children
Parents consistently praise Discovery Child Care Inc (also referred to as Fundamentals of Learning) for its nurturing environment, engaged staff, and educational programs. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents appreciate the cleanliness, nutritious meals, and caring approach to child development. The director, Mrs. Lisa, receives particular recognition for her professionalism and flexibility.
Warm and inviting atmosphereengaging educational activitiesprofessional and caring staffclean facility - 2Saved By Grace Childcare Learning Center3.95 score3.9(6)
14226 Grant St, Dolton, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 36 children
Saved by Grace Childcare has mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication, and long-term employee retention. However, some parents report organizational issues, unclear enrollment policies, and concerns about favoritism toward staff children.
Excellent communication through multiple channelscaring and friendly staffhigh staff retentionsafety-focused environment - 3Bottles2books Quality Childcare Acad INC3.89 score3.8(6)
695 E Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Bottles2Books has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the educational approach, child development, and staff care. Negative reviewers report serious operational issues including staffing shortages, poor communication, missing items, injuries, and allegations of physical discipline.
Educational curriculumchild development and learning outcomeswilling attendanceclean facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Dolton
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 34 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Dolton, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Dolton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60419 | 10 | 3.79 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Dolton (27–148 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Dolton based on parent reviews
Discovery Child Care INC
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
Parents consistently praise Discovery Child Care Inc (also referred to as Fundamentals of Learning) for its nurturing environment, engaged staff, and educational programs. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents appreciate the cleanliness, nutritious meals, and caring approach to child development. The director, Mrs. Lisa, receives particular recognition for her professionalism and flexibility.
Steps To The Future Day Care Center
346 W Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL
Parents highlight a clean, organized environment where staff are described as sweet, dedicated, and effective at teaching rather than just supervising. However, one reviewer reports a negative experience involving rigid drop-off procedures, lack of teacher interaction, and a conflict over potty training fees and accidents.
Born To Explore Developmental Ctr Corp
1021 E Sibley Blvd, Ste 1, Dolton, IL
Feedback for BORN TO EXPLORE DEVELOPMENTAL CTR CORP is mixed, with one parent highlighting a clean environment and attentive, one-on-one student care. Conversely, another reviewer reported a rude and abrupt experience when contacting the center by phone.
Childrens Journey INC
1235 E Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL
Bottles2books Quality Childcare Acad INC
695 E Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL
Bottles2Books has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the educational approach, child development, and staff care. Negative reviewers report serious operational issues including staffing shortages, poor communication, missing items, injuries, and allegations of physical discipline.
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Daycare types in Dolton
Child Daycare & Preschools in Dolton, Illinois
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Dolton, Illinois, making up 80% of the 10 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Dolton have an average rating of 3.79 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 29% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 34 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Dolton, 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 Dolton
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Parents consistently praise Discovery Child Care Inc (also referred to as Fundamentals of Learning) for its nurturing environment, engaged staff, and educational programs. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents appreciate the cleanliness, nutritious meals, and caring approach to child development. The director, Mrs. Lisa, receives particular recognition for her professionalism and flexibility.
- Address
- 1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
- Phone
- (708) 849-1779
Parents highlight a clean, organized environment where staff are described as sweet, dedicated, and effective at teaching rather than just supervising. However, one reviewer reports a negative experience involving rigid drop-off procedures, lack of teacher interaction, and a conflict over potty training fees and accidents.
- Address
- 346 W Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL
- Phone
- (708) 896-6849
Feedback for BORN TO EXPLORE DEVELOPMENTAL CTR CORP is mixed, with one parent highlighting a clean environment and attentive, one-on-one student care. Conversely, another reviewer reported a rude and abrupt experience when contacting the center by phone.
- Address
- 1021 E Sibley Blvd, Ste 1, Dolton, IL
- Phone
- (708) 894-1268
Bottles2Books has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the educational approach, child development, and staff care. Negative reviewers report serious operational issues including staffing shortages, poor communication, missing items, injuries, and allegations of physical discipline.
- Address
- 695 E Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL
- Phone
- (708) 841-5880
- Address
- 1235 E Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL
- Phone
- (708) 655-9299
- Address
- 785 E 142nd St, Ste 1, Dolton, IL
- Phone
- (708) 540-6133
Parents have shared contrasting experiences at this center, with one highlighting a safe and well-organized environment featuring amazing teachers, while another criticizes the agency's accountability regarding a specific incident involving a child named Darmonie Williams.
- Address
- 729 Engle St, Dolton, IL
- Phone
- (708) 356-1501
- Address
- 14401 Chicago Rd, Dolton, IL
- Phone
- (708) 849-3603
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 — 8 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities