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9 Child Daycare & Preschools in Mt Prospect, Illinois

Browse all 9 child daycare & preschools in Mt Prospect, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mt Prospect

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

    501 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Busy Bees Montessori School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, patient, and loving teachers, the authentic Montessori approach that fosters independence and critical thinking, and the strong developmental progress their children achieve from infancy through age 4.

    Dedicated and caring teachersauthentic Montessori curriculumchild development and milestones supportindependence and confidence building
  2. 2

    200 S Wille St, Mt Prospect, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    St. Mark Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated teaching staff. The center is recognized for its play-based learning approach combined with strong STEAM curriculum, hands-on activities, and smooth kindergarten transition preparation. Parents highlight the strong sense of community, special events, and children's enthusiasm for attending.

    Experienced and caring teachersplay-based learningSTEAM curriculumhands-on activities and projects
  3. 3
    St Dominick Day Care
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    2020 E Camp Mcdonald Rd, Mt Prospect, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    St. Dominick Day Care in Mt. Prospect receives consistently high praise from parents who have sent their children there for years. Parents highlight the safe, welcoming environment, dedicated and caring staff, fresh home-cooked meals, and comprehensive educational program that prepares children for kindergarten while fostering social and creative development.

    Safety and secure environmentfresh daily home-cooked mealsdedicated and compassionate teachersindividua
  4. 4

    253 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Parents consistently praise ABCD Academy for its caring, attentive staff and home-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and offers engaging educational activities and family events.

    Loving and attentive teachersseamless transitions for infantsdetailed daily communication via app with photosindividualized routines
  5. 5

    406 E Northwest Hwy, # 408, Mt Prospect, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Mount Prospect Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, developmental curriculum, and director Michael's knowledge of early childhood practices. One parent raised significant safety concerns about gate security, facility cleanliness, and lack of age-appropriate separation.

    caring and knowledgeable staffplay-based developmentally appropriate curriculumstrong focus on social-emotional and academic
  6. 6
    Safari Childcare INC
    3.15 score
    2.8(12)

    1738 E Kensington Rd, Mt Prospect, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 184 children

    Safari Childcare in Mt. Prospect receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise caring staff, good teacher-student relationships, and child development, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including high teacher turnover, inadequate supervision, safety incidents (injuries from other children), poor hygiene standards, and abrupt child dismissals without proper notice.

    Caring and friendly staffchild development and le

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mt Prospect based on parent reviews

Busy Bees Montessori School

4.8(14)

501 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL

Busy Bees Montessori School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, patient, and loving teachers, the authentic Montessori approach that fosters independence and critical thinking, and the strong developmental progress their children achieve from infancy through age 4.

Dedicated and caring teachersauthentic Montessori curriculumchild development and milestones support

St Mark Preschool And Enrichment Center

4.8(11)

200 S Wille St, Mt Prospect, IL

St. Mark Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated teaching staff. The center is recognized for its play-based learning approach combined with strong STEAM curriculum, hands-on activities, and smooth kindergarten transition preparation. Parents highlight the strong sense of community, special events, and children's enthusiasm for attending.

Experienced and caring teachersplay-based learningSTEAM curriculum

St Dominick Day Care

4.6(20)

2020 E Camp Mcdonald Rd, Mt Prospect, IL

St. Dominick Day Care in Mt. Prospect receives consistently high praise from parents who have sent their children there for years. Parents highlight the safe, welcoming environment, dedicated and caring staff, fresh home-cooked meals, and comprehensive educational program that prepares children for kindergarten while fostering social and creative development.

Safety and secure environmentfresh daily home-cooked mealsdedicated and compassionate teachers

Abcd Academy For Children II

4.5(20)

253 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL

Parents consistently praise ABCD Academy for its caring, attentive staff and home-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and offers engaging educational activities and family events.

Loving and attentive teachersseamless transitions for infantsdetailed daily communication via app with photos

Mount Prospect Child Care Center

4(12)

406 E Northwest Hwy, # 408, Mt Prospect, IL

Mount Prospect Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, developmental curriculum, and director Michael's knowledge of early childhood practices. One parent raised significant safety concerns about gate security, facility cleanliness, and lack of age-appropriate separation.

caring and knowledgeable staffplay-based developmentally appropriate curriculumstrong focus on social-emotional and academic

Safari Childcare INC

2.8(12)

1738 E Kensington Rd, Mt Prospect, IL

Safari Childcare in Mt. Prospect receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise caring staff, good teacher-student relationships, and child development, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including high teacher turnover, inadequate supervision, safety incidents (injuries from other children), poor hygiene standards, and abrupt child dismissals without proper notice.

Caring and friendly staffchild development and le

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Mt Prospect, Illinois

There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Mt Prospect, 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 Mt Prospect, 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 Mt Prospect

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Busy Bees Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Busy Bees Montessori School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, patient, and loving teachers, the authentic Montessori approach that fosters independence and critical thinking, and the strong developmental progress their children achieve from infancy through age 4.

Dedicated and caring teachersauthentic Montessori curriculumchild development and milestones support
Address
501 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 392-2233
St Mark Preschool And Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

St. Mark Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated teaching staff. The center is recognized for its play-based learning approach combined with strong STEAM curriculum, hands-on activities, and smooth kindergarten transition preparation. Parents highlight the strong sense of community, special events, and children's enthusiasm for attending.

Experienced and caring teachersplay-based learningSTEAM curriculum
Address
200 S Wille St, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 253-0631
St Dominick Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

St. Dominick Day Care in Mt. Prospect receives consistently high praise from parents who have sent their children there for years. Parents highlight the safe, welcoming environment, dedicated and caring staff, fresh home-cooked meals, and comprehensive educational program that prepares children for kindergarten while fostering social and creative development.

Safety and secure environmentfresh daily home-cooked mealsdedicated and compassionate teachers
Address
2020 E Camp Mcdonald Rd, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 627-5527
Abcd Academy For Children II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise ABCD Academy for its caring, attentive staff and home-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and offers engaging educational activities and family events.

Loving and attentive teachersseamless transitions for infantsdetailed daily communication via app with photos
Address
253 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 255-6666
Mount Prospect Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Mount Prospect Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, developmental curriculum, and director Michael's knowledge of early childhood practices. One parent raised significant safety concerns about gate security, facility cleanliness, and lack of age-appropriate separation.

caring and knowledgeable staffplay-based developmentally appropriate curriculumstrong focus on social-emotional and academic
Address
406 E Northwest Hwy, # 408, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 253-5877
Safari Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Safari Childcare in Mt. Prospect receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise caring staff, good teacher-student relationships, and child development, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including high teacher turnover, inadequate supervision, safety incidents (injuries from other children), poor hygiene standards, and abrupt child dismissals without proper notice.

Caring and friendly staffchild development and le
Address
1738 E Kensington Rd, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 375-0354
Safari Childcare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Safari Childcare Inc. in Mt. Prospect receives overwhelmingly negative reviews (7 reviews, all 1-2 stars). While parents consistently praise individual teachers, the facility is heavily criticized for poor administrative management, lack of engagement with children, inadequate staffing, and unprofessional leadership. Multiple parents report concerning practices and express strong recommendations against enrollment.

Individual teachers described as caring and passionateDirector occasionally described as best teacher (Mr. Kyle)
Address
1630 W Algonquin Rd, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 981-0730
Kindercare Learning Ctr 301275
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Mount Prospect has received consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the warm, professional staff, safe environment, educational curriculum, and strong communication through daily updates. Children show notable developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence.

warm and caring staffprofessional managementsafe and clean facility
Address
300 W Kensington Rd, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 255-1585
Bright Horizons @ Mount Prospect
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons @ Mount Prospect receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff dedication, strong curriculum, and excellent communication. The center is particularly noted for specialized care including allergy management and support for developmental delays.

Attentive and caring staffstrong educational curriculumexcellent allergy safety protocols
Address
1020 S Hunt Club Dr, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 754-4895

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mt Prospect, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Mt Prospect, 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 Mt Prospect for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mt Prospect 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.