Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Kankakee, IL
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Kankakee. Average rating: 4.15/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Kankakee, Illinois at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.15/5
- Parent reviews
- 36
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Kankakee has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 36 parent reviews averaging 4.15/5.The largest concentration is in 60901 with 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kankakee
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.
- 1Lasting Impressions Day Care4.45 score4.7(9)
5061 W Route 17, Kankakee, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Lasting Impressions Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and supportive learning environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with many excited to attend daily. One parent reported a negative experience involving a child being dismissed after one day due to developmental concerns.
Caring and qualified staffstrong parent-teacher communicationsupportive e - 2Lasting Impressions Station4.45 score4.7(9)
1237 W Station St, Kankakee, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
LASTING IMPRESSIONS STATION receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff being praised for exceptional care, communication, and creating an engaging learning environment where children thrive. One negative review describes an abrupt dismissal of a child after one day due to developmental concerns. The center serves infants through pre-K and maintains multiple locations.
Caring and qualified staffstrong parent communicationchildren excited to attendsupport for developmental delays and early intervention - 3Ywca Child Care Center4.33 score4.6(6)
1086 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children
Parents praise YWCA Child Care Center for being a trusted facility with a clean environment and reliable care. The center is popular with a waiting list, serving children from infancy through preschool age with hours from 6am-5pm.
Trusted and reliable careclean facilitygood environmentserves infants through preschool
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Kankakee
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Kankakee zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60901 | 8 | 4.15 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Kankakee (24–145 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Kankakee based on parent reviews
Lasting Impressions Day Care
5061 W Route 17, Kankakee, IL
Lasting Impressions Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and supportive learning environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with many excited to attend daily. One parent reported a negative experience involving a child being dismissed after one day due to developmental concerns.
Lasting Impressions Station
1237 W Station St, Kankakee, IL
LASTING IMPRESSIONS STATION receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff being praised for exceptional care, communication, and creating an engaging learning environment where children thrive. One negative review describes an abrupt dismissal of a child after one day due to developmental concerns. The center serves infants through pre-K and maintains multiple locations.
Ywca Child Care Center
1086 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL
Parents praise YWCA Child Care Center for being a trusted facility with a clean environment and reliable care. The center is popular with a waiting list, serving children from infancy through preschool age with hours from 6am-5pm.
Presence Fortin Villa Learning Center
1025 N Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness to students and families, noting that they should dress more professionally. Another reviewer appreciates the convenient operating hours from 6am to 6pm for working families.
Mbs Childcare Center
525 E Fair St, Kankakee, IL
Little Light Of Mine Child Care Center
238 S Gordon Ave, Kankakee, IL
One parent reports that the owner admitted to hitting their child and that staff cursed at older children, while another describes being dropped from enrollment without notification despite prior communication. A separate review cites an unsafe location near a trucking company, and another mentions challenges with attendance communication and capacity management.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Kankakee, Illinois
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Kankakee, Illinois. 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 Kankakee have an average rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.15 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee
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Lasting Impressions Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and supportive learning environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with many excited to attend daily. One parent reported a negative experience involving a child being dismissed after one day due to developmental concerns.
- Address
- 5061 W Route 17, Kankakee, IL
- Phone
- (815) 932-5781
LASTING IMPRESSIONS STATION receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff being praised for exceptional care, communication, and creating an engaging learning environment where children thrive. One negative review describes an abrupt dismissal of a child after one day due to developmental concerns. The center serves infants through pre-K and maintains multiple locations.
- Address
- 1237 W Station St, Kankakee, IL
- Phone
- (815) 937-2690
Parents praise YWCA Child Care Center for being a trusted facility with a clean environment and reliable care. The center is popular with a waiting list, serving children from infancy through preschool age with hours from 6am-5pm.
- Address
- 1086 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL
- Phone
- (815) 933-4516
One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness to students and families, noting that they should dress more professionally. Another reviewer appreciates the convenient operating hours from 6am to 6pm for working families.
- Address
- 1025 N Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
- Phone
- (815) 932-8411
- Address
- 525 E Fair St, Kankakee, IL
- Phone
- (815) 802-0553
One parent reports that the owner admitted to hitting their child and that staff cursed at older children, while another describes being dropped from enrollment without notification despite prior communication. A separate review cites an unsafe location near a trucking company, and another mentions challenges with attendance communication and capacity management.
- Address
- 238 S Gordon Ave, Kankakee, IL
- Phone
- (815) 936-8119
Parents highlight the staff's professionalism and the facility's cleanliness, with one family noting specific support during a personal crisis. However, a separate review describes an incident where staff judged and called police on a parent, and another parent reports being terminated due to unaddressed behavioral issues.
- Address
- 201 N Wall, Kankakee, IL
- Phone
- (815) 939-0101
One parent gives a 5-star rating, describing the staff and daycare as great. No other feedback is currently available.
- Address
- 381 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
- Phone
- (815) 401-5671
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Frequently asked questions
- 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