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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Morton Grove, IL

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Morton Grove. Average rating: 4.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Morton Grove, Illinois at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.95/5
Parent reviews
61
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Morton Grove has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 61 parent reviews averaging 4.95/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Morton Grove

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
    Poko Loko School INC
    4.79 score
    5(19)

    5645 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children

    Poko Loko School Inc receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, nurturing staff, clean and well-maintained facility, engaging activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Families report their children are happy, well-cared for, and experience meaningful learning and development.

    Warm and welcoming staffexperienced and compassionate teachersclean and well-maintained facilityengaging and enriching activities
  2. 2
    Kids Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Academy for its caring, patient teachers and strong academic curriculum. Children show notable improvements in confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, clean facility, reasonable pricing, and welcoming community atmosphere.

    Patient and supportive teachersstrong curriculumregular parent communication via appclean facility
  3. 3
    Children'S Bright Beginnings
    4.7 score
    4.9(18)

    8944 Austin, Morton Grove, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Children's Bright Beginnings receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and consistently happy children. Parents highlight the quality educational activities, healthy meals, and strong communication with staff as key strengths. The daycare appears to provide a nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

    Caring and attentive staffchildren excited to attendeducational activitieshealt

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Morton Grove

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Morton Grove (43–104 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Morton Grove based on parent reviews

Poko Loko School INC

5(19)

5645 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL

Poko Loko School Inc receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, nurturing staff, clean and well-maintained facility, engaging activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Families report their children are happy, well-cared for, and experience meaningful learning and development.

Warm and welcoming staffexperienced and compassionate teachersclean and well-maintained facility

Kids Academy

4.9(20)

9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL

Parents consistently praise Kids Academy for its caring, patient teachers and strong academic curriculum. Children show notable improvements in confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, clean facility, reasonable pricing, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Patient and supportive teachersstrong curriculumregular parent communication via app

Children'S Bright Beginnings

4.9(18)

8944 Austin, Morton Grove, IL

Children's Bright Beginnings receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and consistently happy children. Parents highlight the quality educational activities, healthy meals, and strong communication with staff as key strengths. The daycare appears to provide a nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

Caring and attentive staffchildren excited to attendeducational activities

Montessori Academy Of Morton Grove

5(4)

9320 Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove, IL

Parents highlight the school's small class sizes and experienced staff, noting that children thrive in a nurturing, family-oriented environment. Reviewers appreciate the use of Montessori methods to build independence, along with enriching activities like dance and music. Communication via the Brightwheel app is cited as a key strength for keeping families informed.

small class sizecaring and patient teachersMontessori-based independence

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Morton Grove, Illinois

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove have an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.95 stars. Our analysis covers 61 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove

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Montessori Academy Of Morton Grove
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the school's small class sizes and experienced staff, noting that children thrive in a nurturing, family-oriented environment. Reviewers appreciate the use of Montessori methods to build independence, along with enriching activities like dance and music. Communication via the Brightwheel app is cited as a key strength for keeping families informed.

small class sizecaring and patient teachersMontessori-based independence
Address
9320 Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 682-5856
Poko Loko School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Poko Loko School Inc receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, nurturing staff, clean and well-maintained facility, engaging activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Families report their children are happy, well-cared for, and experience meaningful learning and development.

Warm and welcoming staffexperienced and compassionate teachersclean and well-maintained facility
Address
5645 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 966-8132
Children'S Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Children's Bright Beginnings receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and consistently happy children. Parents highlight the quality educational activities, healthy meals, and strong communication with staff as key strengths. The daycare appears to provide a nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

Caring and attentive staffchildren excited to attendeducational activities
Address
8944 Austin, Morton Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 965-1003
Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Kids Academy for its caring, patient teachers and strong academic curriculum. Children show notable improvements in confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, clean facility, reasonable pricing, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Patient and supportive teachersstrong curriculumregular parent communication via app
Address
9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
Phone
(847) 966-9007

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Morton Grove, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Morton Grove have an average Google rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Morton Grove 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.