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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville, IL

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Jacksonville. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Jacksonville, Illinois at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
8
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Jacksonville offers 6 licensed child daycare & preschools, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.8/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 62650 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jacksonville

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
    Our Redeemer Day Care Center INC.
    4.12 score
    4.2(7)

    405 Massey Ln, Jacksonville, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children

    Our Redeemer Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and responsible staff, director Ashley's responsiveness to issues, and quality care for children across age groups. One negative review cited communication issues regarding available openings and perceived rudeness during a phone call. Overall, parents report strong satisfaction with their multi-year experiences at the center.

    Caring and attentive staffdirector responsiveness and problem-solvingaccommodating to waitlist needsinformative communication with parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Jacksonville

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.73avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Jacksonville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
626508
4.8
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Jacksonville (58–128 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Jacksonville based on parent reviews

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center INC

5(1)

397 Minor Dr, Jacksonville, IL

One parent notes that their children attended this long-established facility in the 1990s and had a positive experience, though they have no recent direct experience with the center.

long operational historypositive past experience

Our Redeemer Day Care Center INC.

4.2(7)

405 Massey Ln, Jacksonville, IL

Our Redeemer Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and responsible staff, director Ashley's responsiveness to issues, and quality care for children across age groups. One negative review cited communication issues regarding available openings and perceived rudeness during a phone call. Overall, parents report strong satisfaction with their multi-year experiences at the center.

Caring and attentive staffdirector responsiveness and problem-solvingaccommodating to waitlist needs

Educational Day Care Center

5

330 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, IL

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Daycare types in Jacksonville

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville, Illinois

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Jacksonville, Illinois, making up 75% of the 8 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 Jacksonville have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 8 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville

Showing 6 results

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent notes that their children attended this long-established facility in the 1990s and had a positive experience, though they have no recent direct experience with the center.

long operational historypositive past experience
Address
397 Minor Dr, Jacksonville, IL
Phone
(217) 243-3300
Educational Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
330 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, IL
Phone
(217) 253-5720
Our Redeemer Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Our Redeemer Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and responsible staff, director Ashley's responsiveness to issues, and quality care for children across age groups. One negative review cited communication issues regarding available openings and perceived rudeness during a phone call. Overall, parents report strong satisfaction with their multi-year experiences at the center.

Caring and attentive staffdirector responsiveness and problem-solvingaccommodating to waitlist needs
Address
405 Massey Ln, Jacksonville, IL
Phone
(217) 245-0474
The Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
125 Webster, Jacksonville, IL
Phone
(217) 243-5712
On The Right Track Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
630 E State St, Jacksonville, IL
Phone
(217) 370-1311
Just For Kids Early Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 W State St, Jacksonville, IL
Phone
(217) 479-8272

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Jacksonville, Illinois, out of 8 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 Jacksonville have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, 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
Jacksonville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Jacksonville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Jacksonville 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.