34 Child Daycare & Preschools in Evanston, Illinois
Browse all 34 child daycare & preschools in Evanston, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Evanston
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.
- 1The Total Child Center4.8 score5(20)
516 Church St, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
The Total Child Center in Evanston receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight strong curriculum implementation, excellent parent communication, and notable developmental gains in their children's social-emotional learning and overall growth.
Warm and professional staffstrong social-emotional learning focusexcellent parent communicationclean and well-organized facilities - 2Northminster Nursery School4.77 score5(17)
2515 Central Park, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Northminster Nursery School in Evanston receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, play-based curriculum, strong community atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities as standout features. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental growth in confidence, creativity, and social skills.
Warm and welcoming staff who genuinely care about childrenexperienced teachers with high tenureplay-based and developmentally appropriate curriculumnewly renovated outdoor playground - 3Covenant Nursery School INC.4.76 score5(16)
3637 Golf Rd, Evanston, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 51 children
Covenant Nursery School is a highly-rated nature-focused preschool in Evanston where parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing teaching staff and developmentally-attuned approach to learning. The facility features excellent outdoor and indoor play spaces, offers enrichment classes, and fosters a strong supportive community among families. Parents report their children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically in preparation for kindergarten.
nurturing and caring teachersplay-based learning approachnature-focused curriculumoutdoor playscape - 4Toddler Town4.72 score4.9(20)
1501 Howard St, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Toddler Town in Evanston receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication through daily updates, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple reviewers report their children thrived academically and developmentally while feeling loved and secure.
Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication and daily updatesstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean and safe environment - 5School For Little Children Of Evanston4.64 score5(9)
1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
School for Little Children of Evanston receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and caring staff. Parents report significant positive transformations in their children's development, confidence, and social-emotional growth. The school is described as a warm, close-knit community with strong teacher-child relationships.
Nurturing and loving atmospherecaring and attentive teachersplay-based learning approachsocial-emotional support - 6Warren W. Cherry Preschool4.64 score5(9)
1418 Lake Street, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 116 children
Warren W. Cherry Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight individualized attention to children's needs, creative curriculum, and successful kindergarten transitions. The school offers flexible programming options and maintains an inclusive environment that welcomes children with diverse learning styles and needs.
Warm and caring staffindividualized ch - 7Unity Nursery School4.6 score4.8(15)
827 Foster St, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Parents consistently praise Unity Nursery School as a warm, inclusive, and community-focused preschool with exceptional staff and strong developmental outcomes for children. Multiple reviewers highlight the school's play-based approach, outdoor time, excellent communication, and the meaningful friendships families develop with other parents. Children show notable growth in language, social-emotional skills, and independence.
Dedicated and communicative staffinclusive communityplay-based learningoutdoor activities - 8Creative Play Evan. Rec. Robert Crown4.4 score4.5(20)
1701 Main St, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
This facility receives universal praise for its extensive amenities and cleanliness. Parents highlight the new building as a significant upgrade with excellent recreational facilities, friendly and professional staff, and well-maintained spaces.
Two ice rinksmultiple basketball courtssoccer fieldsindoor walking track - 9Chiaravalle Montessori School4.37 score4.6(8)
425 Dempster, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Chiaravalle Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the responsive, individualized approach to education and strong sense of community. Teachers are described as caring and engaged, and families report positive social and academic development. One review gave a 1/5 rating with no explanation.
Responsive to individual child needsstrong diverse communitycaring and engaged teacherspositive social development - 10Child Care Center INC.4.22 score4.3(15)
1840 Asbury Avenue, Evanston, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Parents consistently praise Child Care Center Inc. for its child-centric, nurturing approach and caring staff who know each child individually. The center is noted for its dynamic curriculum, developmental expertise, inclusive community, and responsive administration. Multiple parents report significant positive behavioral and emotional changes in their children.
nurturing and caring teacherschild-centered approachknowledgeable about child developmentwarm and engaging staff
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Evanston based on parent reviews
The Total Child Center
516 Church St, Evanston, IL
The Total Child Center in Evanston receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight strong curriculum implementation, excellent parent communication, and notable developmental gains in their children's social-emotional learning and overall growth.
Northminster Nursery School
2515 Central Park, Evanston, IL
Northminster Nursery School in Evanston receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, play-based curriculum, strong community atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities as standout features. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental growth in confidence, creativity, and social skills.
Toddler Town
1501 Howard St, Evanston, IL
Toddler Town in Evanston receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication through daily updates, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple reviewers report their children thrived academically and developmentally while feeling loved and secure.
School For Little Children Of Evanston
1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
School for Little Children of Evanston receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and caring staff. Parents report significant positive transformations in their children's development, confidence, and social-emotional growth. The school is described as a warm, close-knit community with strong teacher-child relationships.
Warren W. Cherry Preschool
1418 Lake Street, Evanston, IL
Warren W. Cherry Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight individualized attention to children's needs, creative curriculum, and successful kindergarten transitions. The school offers flexible programming options and maintains an inclusive environment that welcomes children with diverse learning styles and needs.
Unity Nursery School
827 Foster St, Evanston, IL
Parents consistently praise Unity Nursery School as a warm, inclusive, and community-focused preschool with exceptional staff and strong developmental outcomes for children. Multiple reviewers highlight the school's play-based approach, outdoor time, excellent communication, and the meaningful friendships families develop with other parents. Children show notable growth in language, social-emotional skills, and independence.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Evanston, Illinois
There are 34 child daycare & preschools in Evanston, Illinois, making up 94% of the 36 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.
When choosing a daycare in Evanston, 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 Evanston
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The Total Child Center in Evanston receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight strong curriculum implementation, excellent parent communication, and notable developmental gains in their children's social-emotional learning and overall growth.
- Address
- 516 Church St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 864-7100
School for Little Children of Evanston receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and caring staff. Parents report significant positive transformations in their children's development, confidence, and social-emotional growth. The school is described as a warm, close-knit community with strong teacher-child relationships.
- Address
- 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 864-3889
- Address
- 740 Custer Avenue, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 475-6480
- Address
- 1224 Dempster St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 869-4230
Warren W. Cherry Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight individualized attention to children's needs, creative curriculum, and successful kindergarten transitions. The school offers flexible programming options and maintains an inclusive environment that welcomes children with diverse learning styles and needs.
- Address
- 1418 Lake Street, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 492-1213
- Address
- 3333 Culver St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 864-3215
Northminster Nursery School in Evanston receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, play-based curriculum, strong community atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities as standout features. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental growth in confidence, creativity, and social skills.
- Address
- 2515 Central Park, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 869-9210
- Address
- 933 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 328-1491
Toddler Town in Evanston receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication through daily updates, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple reviewers report their children thrived academically and developmentally while feeling loved and secure.
- Address
- 1501 Howard St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 475-1660
- Address
- 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 328-7678
Parents consistently praise Unity Nursery School as a warm, inclusive, and community-focused preschool with exceptional staff and strong developmental outcomes for children. Multiple reviewers highlight the school's play-based approach, outdoor time, excellent communication, and the meaningful friendships families develop with other parents. Children show notable growth in language, social-emotional skills, and independence.
- Address
- 827 Foster St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 869-7170
Chiaravalle Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the responsive, individualized approach to education and strong sense of community. Teachers are described as caring and engaged, and families report positive social and academic development. One review gave a 1/5 rating with no explanation.
- Address
- 425 Dempster, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 864-2190
This facility receives universal praise for its extensive amenities and cleanliness. Parents highlight the new building as a significant upgrade with excellent recreational facilities, friendly and professional staff, and well-maintained spaces.
- Address
- 1701 Main St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 448-8258
Parents consistently praise Child Care Center Inc. for its child-centric, nurturing approach and caring staff who know each child individually. The center is noted for its dynamic curriculum, developmental expertise, inclusive community, and responsive administration. Multiple parents report significant positive behavioral and emotional changes in their children.
- Address
- 1840 Asbury Avenue, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 869-2680
- Address
- 2200 Main St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 491-9650
Parents generally praise the school's learning environment, teachers, and programs, with most giving perfect ratings. However, there is one serious concern about administrative handling of bullying and safety issues, and another complaint about food quality.
- Address
- 2424 Lake St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 859-8300
A Step by Step Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and nurturing environment, skilled staff, responsive director Joy, individualized attention to children's needs, and strong educational outcomes. One negative review cited rude employees and unfair pricing, contrasting sharply with the majority experience.
- Address
- 1909 Howard St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 733-7837
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- 2814 Central St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (312) 492-9876
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- 2010 Dewey Avenue, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 864-6945
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Evanston for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Director Ms. Nikki (also referred to as Nicole Burgest) is frequently highlighted as transformative leadership that significantly improved the center. Children show strong developmental, social, and academic growth, with parents feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this facility's care.
- Address
- 2014 Dempster St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 869-3456
Parents consistently praise Childtime of Evanston as an excellent daycare with caring, attentive staff and a nurturing learning environment. Children show improved social skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for its quality meal program, strong communication, and safe atmosphere.
- Address
- 355 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 492-2166
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- 914 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 859-8326
- Address
- 436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 859-8306
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- 1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 859-8118
McGaw YMCA Child Care Center in Evanston receives mostly positive reviews (5 five-star ratings, 1 four-star, 1 three-star, 1 one-star). Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, diverse community, and unique programming including swim lessons and gym class. Some concerns were raised about building condition, staff qualifications, and occasional unprofessionalism.
- Address
- 1420 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 475-8580
- Address
- 2300 Green Bay Road, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 859-8306
- Address
- 2600 Colfax St, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 859-8306
- Address
- 2700 Hurd Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 859-8306
- Address
- 2636 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 859-8780
- Address
- 1000 Central Street, Evanston, IL
- Phone
- (847) 570-1490
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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