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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mount Vernon, IL

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Mount Vernon. Average rating: 4.14/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mount Vernon, Illinois at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.14/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Mount Vernon offers 6 licensed child daycare & preschools, 5 of which have public ratings averaging 4.14/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mount Vernon

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
    Antioch Kidz Kingdom Learning Center
    4.32 score
    4.5(9)

    500 Harrison St, Mount Vernon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

    Parents consistently praise Antioch Kidz Kingdom Learning Center for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere and caring staff. Multiple reviews highlight strong educational outcomes, engaging learning activities, and children's enthusiasm for attending. All reviewers recommend the center highly.

    Loving and caring staffwarm family atmosphereengaging learning activitiesstrong academic results
  2. 2
    Bumble Bee Child Care Center And Pre-K
    4 score
    4(7)

    2917 Veterans Memorial Dr, Mount Vernon, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Bumble Bee Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, educational activities, and family-like care. However, two negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including lost children, failure to communicate security threats, and pickup errors.

    Staff professionalism and personal relationshipseducational and fun activitieslong-term reliabilitysupportive environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Mount Vernon

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mount Vernon zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
628646
4.14
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mount Vernon (20–122 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mount Vernon based on parent reviews

Antioch Kidz Kingdom Learning Center

4.5(9)

500 Harrison St, Mount Vernon, IL

Parents consistently praise Antioch Kidz Kingdom Learning Center for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere and caring staff. Multiple reviews highlight strong educational outcomes, engaging learning activities, and children's enthusiasm for attending. All reviewers recommend the center highly.

Loving and caring staffwarm family atmosphereengaging learning activities

Future Kids Development

5(1)

510 N 8th St, Mount Vernon, IL

One parent highlights the school's positive environment, noting that staff members Paige and Ryann are well-trained and demonstrate genuine care for the children. The reviewer reports having no negative observations regarding their son's experience.

well-trained staffcaring teacherspositive atmosphere

Bright Start Child & Family Education Ct

4.2(2)

104 S 32nd St, Mount Vernon, IL

Bumble Bee Child Care Center And Pre-K

4(7)

2917 Veterans Memorial Dr, Mount Vernon, IL

Bumble Bee Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, educational activities, and family-like care. However, two negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including lost children, failure to communicate security threats, and pickup errors.

Staff professionalism and personal relationshipseducational and fun activitieslong-term reliability

Apple Tree Child Care Center

3

18840 E Il Highway 15, Mount Vernon, IL

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Mount Vernon, Illinois

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon have an average rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.14 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon

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Future Kids Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the school's positive environment, noting that staff members Paige and Ryann are well-trained and demonstrate genuine care for the children. The reviewer reports having no negative observations regarding their son's experience.

well-trained staffcaring teacherspositive atmosphere
Address
510 N 8th St, Mount Vernon, IL
Phone
(618) 242-0505
Antioch Kidz Kingdom Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Antioch Kidz Kingdom Learning Center for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere and caring staff. Multiple reviews highlight strong educational outcomes, engaging learning activities, and children's enthusiasm for attending. All reviewers recommend the center highly.

Loving and caring staffwarm family atmosphereengaging learning activities
Address
500 Harrison St, Mount Vernon, IL
Phone
(618) 509-1288
Bright Start Child & Family Education Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
104 S 32nd St, Mount Vernon, IL
Phone
(618) 244-2462
Bumble Bee Child Care Center And Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Bumble Bee Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, educational activities, and family-like care. However, two negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including lost children, failure to communicate security threats, and pickup errors.

Staff professionalism and personal relationshipseducational and fun activitieslong-term reliability
Address
2917 Veterans Memorial Dr, Mount Vernon, IL
Phone
(618) 242-4916
Apple Tree Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
18840 E Il Highway 15, Mount Vernon, IL
Phone
(618) 242-3977
Original Kids Development & Pre-K Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1116 S 15th St, Mount Vernon, IL
Phone
(618) 242-4077

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mount Vernon have an average Google rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mount Vernon 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.