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3 Child Daycare & Preschools in Manhattan, Illinois

Browse all 3 child daycare & preschools in Manhattan, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Manhattan

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
    Kid Country Childcare
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    14935 W Bruns Rd, Manhattan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children

    Kid Country Childcare in Manhattan, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight exceptional, caring teachers who go above and beyond, create a nurturing family-like environment, and prepare children well for kindergarten. Families report their children are happy, engaged, learning significantly, and developing strong relationships with staff.

    caring and dedicated teachersfamily-like atmospherestrong communication between parents and classroomchildren well-prepared for kindergarten
  2. 2
    Living Waters Children'S Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    22811 S Cedar Rd, Manhattan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Living Waters Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children love attending and thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and the center's faith-based curriculum as key strengths. Families describe feeling confident in their children's safety and development while appreciating the welcoming, family-like environment.

    caring and lovi
  3. 3
    First School
    4.55 score
    4.7(18)

    25610 S Gougar Rd, Manhattan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children

    First School receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and director Sarah for their dedication to child development and well-being. Parents highlight significant developmental progress, a clean and safe facility, and teachers who genuinely invest in each child's individual growth. A speech-language pathologist also commends their collaborative approach and healthy nutrition practices.

    Caring and dedicated staffstrong child development and milestone achievementclean and well-organized facilitysafe and secure environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Manhattan based on parent reviews

Kid Country Childcare

5(20)

14935 W Bruns Rd, Manhattan, IL

Kid Country Childcare in Manhattan, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight exceptional, caring teachers who go above and beyond, create a nurturing family-like environment, and prepare children well for kindergarten. Families report their children are happy, engaged, learning significantly, and developing strong relationships with staff.

caring and dedicated teachersfamily-like atmospherestrong communication between parents and classroom

Living Waters Children'S Center

4.8(20)

22811 S Cedar Rd, Manhattan, IL

Living Waters Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children love attending and thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and the center's faith-based curriculum as key strengths. Families describe feeling confident in their children's safety and development while appreciating the welcoming, family-like environment.

caring and lovi

First School

4.7(18)

25610 S Gougar Rd, Manhattan, IL

First School receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and director Sarah for their dedication to child development and well-being. Parents highlight significant developmental progress, a clean and safe facility, and teachers who genuinely invest in each child's individual growth. A speech-language pathologist also commends their collaborative approach and healthy nutrition practices.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong child development and milestone achievementclean and well-organized facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Manhattan, Illinois

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, 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 Manhattan

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Kid Country Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Kid Country Childcare in Manhattan, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight exceptional, caring teachers who go above and beyond, create a nurturing family-like environment, and prepare children well for kindergarten. Families report their children are happy, engaged, learning significantly, and developing strong relationships with staff.

caring and dedicated teachersfamily-like atmospherestrong communication between parents and classroom
Address
14935 W Bruns Rd, Manhattan, IL
Phone
(815) 478-7886
Living Waters Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Living Waters Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children love attending and thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and the center's faith-based curriculum as key strengths. Families describe feeling confident in their children's safety and development while appreciating the welcoming, family-like environment.

caring and lovi
Address
22811 S Cedar Rd, Manhattan, IL
Phone
(815) 485-2059
First School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

First School receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and director Sarah for their dedication to child development and well-being. Parents highlight significant developmental progress, a clean and safe facility, and teachers who genuinely invest in each child's individual growth. A speech-language pathologist also commends their collaborative approach and healthy nutrition practices.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong child development and milestone achievementclean and well-organized facility
Address
25610 S Gougar Rd, Manhattan, IL
Phone
(815) 478-6001

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Manhattan, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Manhattan 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.