Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Elmwood Park, IL
Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Elmwood Park. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Elmwood Park, Illinois at a glance
- Programs
- 4
- Avg rating
- 4.3/5
- Parent reviews
- 49
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 0
Elmwood Park has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 49 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elmwood Park
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.
- 1Picket Fence Day Care & Learning Center4.27 score4.4(10)
36 W Conti Pkwy, Elmwood Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children
Picket Fence receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff described as caring, attentive, and passionate about child development. The center offers diverse activities, strong communication, and a family-like environment. However, two parents reported serious safety concerns involving physical marks on their children and alleged missing video footage during DCFS investigations.
Patient and attentive staffwelcoming environmentstrong daily - 2Little Magnolias Childcare Center INC4.21 score4.3(12)
7316 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise Little Magnolias for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show strong developmental growth and enjoy attending, with parents noting the facility is clean, well-organized, and offers engaging activities. The director and teachers are recognized by name and commended for going beyond basic childcare requirements.
Caring and friendly staffattentive directordevelopmental growthclean facilities - 3A-Karrasel Infant & Toddlr INC4.12 score4.2(7)
7801 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
A-Karrasel has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, friendly staff and report positive developmental outcomes for their children. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor communication during enrollment, hygiene neglect, and staff unprofessionalism.
Warm and welcoming staffpatient teachers who help children develop manners and social skillseducational instruction in letters/numbers/colors/shapesassistance with potty training
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Elmwood Park
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Elmwood Park (45–72 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Elmwood Park based on parent reviews
Picket Fence Day Care & Learning Center
36 W Conti Pkwy, Elmwood Park, IL
Picket Fence receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff described as caring, attentive, and passionate about child development. The center offers diverse activities, strong communication, and a family-like environment. However, two parents reported serious safety concerns involving physical marks on their children and alleged missing video footage during DCFS investigations.
Little Magnolias Childcare Center INC
7316 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL
Parents consistently praise Little Magnolias for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show strong developmental growth and enjoy attending, with parents noting the facility is clean, well-organized, and offers engaging activities. The director and teachers are recognized by name and commended for going beyond basic childcare requirements.
A-Karrasel Infant & Toddlr INC
7801 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park, IL
A-Karrasel has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, friendly staff and report positive developmental outcomes for their children. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor communication during enrollment, hygiene neglect, and staff unprofessionalism.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Elmwood Park, Illinois
There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 49 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park
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Picket Fence receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff described as caring, attentive, and passionate about child development. The center offers diverse activities, strong communication, and a family-like environment. However, two parents reported serious safety concerns involving physical marks on their children and alleged missing video footage during DCFS investigations.
- Address
- 36 W Conti Pkwy, Elmwood Park, IL
- Phone
- (708) 452-4544
Parents consistently praise Little Magnolias for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show strong developmental growth and enjoy attending, with parents noting the facility is clean, well-organized, and offers engaging activities. The director and teachers are recognized by name and commended for going beyond basic childcare requirements.
- Address
- 7316 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL
- Phone
- (708) 395-5939
A-Karrasel has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, friendly staff and report positive developmental outcomes for their children. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor communication during enrollment, hygiene neglect, and staff unprofessionalism.
- Address
- 7801 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park, IL
- Phone
- (708) 452-7666
Little Newtons is a center-based daycare in Elmwood Park, Illinois that has received significant praise from parents, particularly following new leadership under Director Mrs. Shavonna and Jazine. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, strong curriculum, and noticeable child development across speech, social skills, and academic learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel their kids are in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Address
- 1850 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL
- Phone
- (763) 269-2796
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Frequently asked questions
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