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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Gurnee, IL

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Gurnee. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Gurnee, Illinois at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
83
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Gurnee has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 83 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gurnee

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
    Bethel Lutheran Church Preschool
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    5110 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

    Parents describe Bethel Lutheran Church Preschool as a welcoming and family-oriented religious community. Reviews consistently praise the loving atmosphere, Christian teachings, and pastoral leadership. Parents express strong satisfaction with their experience at the facility.

    welcoming environmentfamily-orientedChristian values and Jesus teachings emphasizedpastoral support

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Gurnee

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
5 daycares

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Gurnee zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
600316
4.3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Gurnee (30–151 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Gurnee

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Gurnee, Illinois

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Gurnee, Illinois, making up 83% of the 6 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 Gurnee have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 83 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee

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The Learning Experience Of Gurnee
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience of Gurnee receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, robust curriculum, strong communication, and secure facilities. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with some families returning for multiple children over 7+ years.

Dedicated and caring staffrobust curriculumdaily communication via app and at pickup
Address
465 N Riverside Dr, Gurnee, IL
Phone
(224) 656-5309
Kiddie Academy Of Gurnee
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Gurnee receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, safe facility. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and showing developmental progress through a well-designed curriculum that balances education with play-based activities.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitystrong curriculum with educational purpose
Address
1555 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL
Phone
(847) 596-3052
Kindercare Learning Centers 301326
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Centers in Gurnee receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5 out of 5 stars, praising the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and supportive management. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and making significant developmental progress.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong educational curriculum (colorsshapes
Address
4574 Brookhaven, Gurnee, IL
Phone
(847) 360-1122
Country Meadows Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6151 Washington St, Gurnee, IL
Phone
(847) 244-9352
Kindercare Learning Ctr 301438
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center 301438 in Gurnee for its caring, attentive staff and structured educational approach. All reviewed children have shown strong development, engagement, and happiness attending the center. Parents appreciate the communication, flexibility, and genuine relationship-building between staff and families.

Caring and attentive staffstructured lesson plans with themeseducational advancement documented by school teachers
Address
6480 Gurnee Mills Blvd, Gurnee, IL
Phone
(847) 360-1135

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Gurnee, Illinois, out of 6 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 Gurnee have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Gurnee, 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
Gurnee offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Gurnee for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gurnee 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.