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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Godfrey, IL

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Godfrey. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Godfrey, Illinois at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.23/5
Parent reviews
36
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Godfrey has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 36 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Godfrey

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
    Little Knights INC
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1100 Airport Rd, Godfrey, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Little Knights Inc receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, involved ownership, positive learning environment, and the Brightwheel communication app that provides daily updates and photos. Children reportedly thrive, enjoy attending, and show significant developmental progress.

    Caring and patient staffinvolved ownerchild development and learningchildren excited to attend
  2. 2
    Faith Lutheran Preschool/Extended Care
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    6809 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

    Faith Lutheran Preschool in Godfrey receives consistently positive feedback from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its caring staff, quality preschool program, welcoming community atmosphere, and affordable pricing. Parents describe it as a warm, family-oriented environment with strong Christian values and excellent teaching.

    caring staffquality preschool programaffordable pricingwarm and welcoming community

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Godfrey

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.95avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Godfrey zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
620355
4.23
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Godfrey (30–52 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Godfrey based on parent reviews

Little Knights INC

4.9(20)

1100 Airport Rd, Godfrey, IL

Little Knights Inc receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, involved ownership, positive learning environment, and the Brightwheel communication app that provides daily updates and photos. Children reportedly thrive, enjoy attending, and show significant developmental progress.

Caring and patient staffinvolved ownerchild development and learning

Bright Tomorrows Learning Center INC

3(3)

5518 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL

One parent reports that a teacher in the two-year-old room physically and verbally abused their child, alleging that management covered up the incident and allowed the staff member to remain employed. Another review describes the owner as intrusive and unprofessional, citing favoritism, bullying of disliked children, and inappropriate sharing of negative comments about other students with parents.

Friendly staffEffective learning in other classroomsPositive experiences with most teachers

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Daycare types in Godfrey

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Godfrey, Illinois

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Godfrey, Illinois, making up 60% of the 5 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 Godfrey have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Godfrey, 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 Godfrey

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Little Knights INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Knights Inc receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, involved ownership, positive learning environment, and the Brightwheel communication app that provides daily updates and photos. Children reportedly thrive, enjoy attending, and show significant developmental progress.

Caring and patient staffinvolved ownerchild development and learning
Address
1100 Airport Rd, Godfrey, IL
Phone
(618) 208-0426
Bright Tomorrows Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports that a teacher in the two-year-old room physically and verbally abused their child, alleging that management covered up the incident and allowed the staff member to remain employed. Another review describes the owner as intrusive and unprofessional, citing favoritism, bullying of disliked children, and inappropriate sharing of negative comments about other students with parents.

Friendly staffEffective learning in other classroomsPositive experiences with most teachers
Address
5518 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL
Phone
(618) 466-2100
Montessori Children'S House Of Godfrey
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL
Phone
(618) 468-3154

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Godfrey, Illinois, out of 5 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 Godfrey have an average Google rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Godfrey, 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
Godfrey offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Godfrey for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Godfrey 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.