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6 Child Daycare & Preschools in Glen Carbon, Illinois

Browse all 6 child daycare & preschools in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Glen Carbon

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.

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    Great Beginnings INC
    3.07 score
    2.8(17)

    4263 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 116 children

    Great Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise professional staff, strong communication, safety measures, and child development, with many describing long-term satisfaction. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff training, inappropriate child handling, inadequate outdoor time, and facility security.

    Professional and communicative staffstrong safety measuresage-appropriate educational activitieschild

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Glen Carbon based on parent reviews

Together We Learn INC

5(1)

23 Kettle River Dr, Ste D, Glen Carbon, IL

Edwardsville Ymca Early Childhood Dev.Ct

4(4)

190 Cottonwood Rd, Glen Carbon, IL

Great Beginnings INC

2.8(17)

4263 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL

Great Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise professional staff, strong communication, safety measures, and child development, with many describing long-term satisfaction. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff training, inappropriate child handling, inadequate outdoor time, and facility security.

Professional and communicative staffstrong safety measuresage-appropriate educational activities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Glen Carbon, Illinois

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon

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Together We Learn INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
23 Kettle River Dr, Ste D, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 659-9540
Edwardsville Ymca Early Childhood Dev.Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
190 Cottonwood Rd, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-3232
Great Beginnings INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Great Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise professional staff, strong communication, safety measures, and child development, with many describing long-term satisfaction. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff training, inappropriate child handling, inadequate outdoor time, and facility security.

Professional and communicative staffstrong safety measuresage-appropriate educational activities
Address
4263 S State Route 159, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-4950
Early Explorations Too INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3011 Old Troy Rd, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-9595
Lapetite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Glen Carbon receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming environment, caring and dedicated staff, child learning and development, and technology features that allow them to monitor their children throughout the day.

Warm and welcoming environmentdedicated and loving staff with low turnoverchild enthusiasm and comfort
Address
2 Auerbach Pl, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-3486
St Thomas Episcopal Childcare & Preschoo
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
186 Summit Ave, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-5697

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Glen Carbon 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.