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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Edwardsville, IL

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Edwardsville. Average rating: 4.62/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Edwardsville, Illinois at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.62/5
Parent reviews
44
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Edwardsville has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 44 parent reviews averaging 4.62/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 62025 zip code, averaging 4.62 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Edwardsville

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
    Le Claire Christian Church Dcc
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    1914 Esic Dr, Edwardsville, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 52 children

    Le Claire Christian Church DCC receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming community, quality biblical teaching, engaging worship music, and strong kids' ministry programs. The church is described as a supportive family environment where both children and adults feel valued and experience spiritual growth.

    Welcoming communitybiblical teachingengaging sermons with historical contextexcellent worship team
  2. 2
    Early Explorations-University
    4.13 score
    4.2(9)

    47 N Research Dr, Edwardsville, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 136 children

    Early Explorations-University receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising knowledgeable and caring staff, clean facilities, and developmentally appropriate programming. However, two negative reviews cite administrative issues with refunds and concerns about a teacher's behavior toward young children.

    Caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilitydevelopmental progressionresponsive administrators

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Edwardsville

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Edwardsville, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.73avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.2avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Edwardsville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
620257
4.62
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Edwardsville (20–136 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Edwardsville based on parent reviews

Siue Early Childhood Center

5(3)

795 Nw University Dr, Edwardsville, IL

Reviewers highlight the center's excellent programs, staff, and teaching philosophy, which encourages environmental interaction and exploration. While the cost is noted as high, parents describe the curriculum, facilities, and overall experience as top-notch and the best they have encountered.

Excellent programsknowledgeable staffencouraging teaching philosophy

Kids Club Child Development Center

5(2)

5 157 Ctr, Edwardsville, IL

Early Explorations-University

4.2(9)

47 N Research Dr, Edwardsville, IL

Early Explorations-University receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising knowledgeable and caring staff, clean facilities, and developmentally appropriate programming. However, two negative reviews cite administrative issues with refunds and concerns about a teacher's behavior toward young children.

Caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilitydevelopmental progression

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Daycare types in Edwardsville

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Edwardsville, Illinois

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Edwardsville, Illinois, making up 71% of the 7 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 Edwardsville have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.73 stars. Our analysis covers 44 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville

Showing 5 results

Kids Club Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5 157 Ctr, Edwardsville, IL
Phone
(618) 656-1600
Siue Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers highlight the center's excellent programs, staff, and teaching philosophy, which encourages environmental interaction and exploration. While the cost is noted as high, parents describe the curriculum, facilities, and overall experience as top-notch and the best they have encountered.

Excellent programsknowledgeable staffencouraging teaching philosophy
Address
795 Nw University Dr, Edwardsville, IL
Phone
(618) 650-2556
Early Explorations-University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Early Explorations-University receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising knowledgeable and caring staff, clean facilities, and developmentally appropriate programming. However, two negative reviews cite administrative issues with refunds and concerns about a teacher's behavior toward young children.

Caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilitydevelopmental progression
Address
47 N Research Dr, Edwardsville, IL
Phone
(618) 659-1438
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Edwardsville receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic and developmental programs, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive emotionally and academically, with successful transitions to kindergarten and strong preparation for elementary school.

Caring and nurturing teachersstrong academic curriculumemotional development support
Address
801 S Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL
Phone
(618) 692-9464
Kindercare Learning Center #300389
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents highlight exceptional, caring staff who provide stimulating education rather than mere babysitting, resulting in children who are happy and well-prepared for kindergarten. While one reviewer notes the tuition is pricey, they emphasize that the quality of care and reduced medical costs justify the expense compared to cheaper alternatives.

Exceptional and loving staffhigh-quality educational stimulationchild happiness
Address
500 Goshen Rd, Edwardsville, IL
Phone
(618) 656-0268

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Edwardsville, Illinois, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Edwardsville have an average Google rating of 4.62 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Edwardsville, 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
Edwardsville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Edwardsville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Edwardsville 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.