Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Oak Lawn, IL
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Oak Lawn. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Oak Lawn, Illinois at a glance
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.38/5
- Parent reviews
- 70
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Oak Lawn has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 70 parent reviews averaging 4.38/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oak Lawn
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.
- 1Trinity Lutheran Pre-School4.65 score4.9(13)
9701 Brandt Ave, Oak Lawn, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Trinity Lutheran Pre-School is highly rated with consistent 5-star reviews praising the facility as a welcoming community institution. Parents highlight the friendly staff, diverse worship services, and comprehensive youth and family programs. The center appears to serve as more than just a preschool, functioning as a community hub with activities spanning multiple age groups.
Friendly and caring staffwelcoming community atmospherediverse worship service options - 2Papoose Children'S Center4.31 score4.5(8)
5354 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Papoose Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the teachers and staff for their dedication, engaging activities, and supportive approach to child development. However, one parent reported concerns about staff focus, understaffing, lack of camera monitoring, and communication issues regarding a child's injury.
Great teachers and staffengaging activities and art projectssummer activities and field tripscompetitive pricing - 3Noah'S Ark Preschool4.29 score4.5(7)
9230 S Pulaski Rd, Oak Lawn, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Noah's Ark Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, structured curriculum, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The facility is described as a learning-focused school rather than daycare, with individualized attention to each child's needs. One parent reported a negative experience from 2016 involving an unhelpful teacher.
caring and understanding teachersstrong curriculum and learning outcomesindividualized attention to children's needspositive environment that encourages learning and socialization - 4Oak Lawn Day Nursery3.77 score3.7(16)
6343 W 90th Pl, Oak Lawn, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
Oak Lawn Day Nursery receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, well-educated staff and strong academic preparation. Parents praise the nurturing environment, faith-based community, and excellent results in early literacy and kindergarten readiness. One parent with a child on the autism spectrum reported inadequate accommodations and frequent pickup requests.
Caring and compassionate staffstrong academic fundamentals and early literacy skillssafe pickup proceduresclean facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Oak Lawn
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Oak Lawn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60453 | 7 | 4.38 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Oak Lawn (20–201 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Oak Lawn based on parent reviews
Trinity Lutheran Pre-School
9701 Brandt Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Trinity Lutheran Pre-School is highly rated with consistent 5-star reviews praising the facility as a welcoming community institution. Parents highlight the friendly staff, diverse worship services, and comprehensive youth and family programs. The center appears to serve as more than just a preschool, functioning as a community hub with activities spanning multiple age groups.
Papoose Children'S Center
5354 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL
Papoose Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the teachers and staff for their dedication, engaging activities, and supportive approach to child development. However, one parent reported concerns about staff focus, understaffing, lack of camera monitoring, and communication issues regarding a child's injury.
Noah'S Ark Preschool
9230 S Pulaski Rd, Oak Lawn, IL
Noah's Ark Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, structured curriculum, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The facility is described as a learning-focused school rather than daycare, with individualized attention to each child's needs. One parent reported a negative experience from 2016 involving an unhelpful teacher.
Peter Pan Preschool
10301 S Kolmar Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Several parents highlight the center's strong kindergarten preparation and caring staff, particularly noting the positive impact of the current ownership. However, one reviewer contrasts this with a negative experience under previous management, citing unqualified staff and a lack of patience.
Oak Lawn Day Nursery
6343 W 90th Pl, Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Day Nursery receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, well-educated staff and strong academic preparation. Parents praise the nurturing environment, faith-based community, and excellent results in early literacy and kindergarten readiness. One parent with a child on the autism spectrum reported inadequate accommodations and frequent pickup requests.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Oak Lawn, Illinois
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.38 stars. Our analysis covers 70 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn
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Trinity Lutheran Pre-School is highly rated with consistent 5-star reviews praising the facility as a welcoming community institution. Parents highlight the friendly staff, diverse worship services, and comprehensive youth and family programs. The center appears to serve as more than just a preschool, functioning as a community hub with activities spanning multiple age groups.
- Address
- 9701 Brandt Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
- Phone
- (708) 422-0193
Papoose Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the teachers and staff for their dedication, engaging activities, and supportive approach to child development. However, one parent reported concerns about staff focus, understaffing, lack of camera monitoring, and communication issues regarding a child's injury.
- Address
- 5354 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL
- Phone
- (708) 422-1112
Noah's Ark Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, structured curriculum, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The facility is described as a learning-focused school rather than daycare, with individualized attention to each child's needs. One parent reported a negative experience from 2016 involving an unhelpful teacher.
- Address
- 9230 S Pulaski Rd, Oak Lawn, IL
- Phone
- (708) 422-5111
Several parents highlight the center's strong kindergarten preparation and caring staff, particularly noting the positive impact of the current ownership. However, one reviewer contrasts this with a negative experience under previous management, citing unqualified staff and a lack of patience.
- Address
- 10301 S Kolmar Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
- Phone
- (708) 423-4334
Oak Lawn Day Nursery receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, well-educated staff and strong academic preparation. Parents praise the nurturing environment, faith-based community, and excellent results in early literacy and kindergarten readiness. One parent with a child on the autism spectrum reported inadequate accommodations and frequent pickup requests.
- Address
- 6343 W 90th Pl, Oak Lawn, IL
- Phone
- (708) 599-3315
Penny Lane School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring and patient staff, strong curriculum, and safe environment. One parent reported a serious incident involving a child injury, inadequate incident reporting, and insufficient classroom supervision and behavior management.
- Address
- 4527 W 107th St, Oak Lawn, IL
- Phone
- (708) 424-1335
Penny Lane School in Oak Lawn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and patient staff, quality curriculum, and safe environment. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inadequate supervision, delayed incident reporting, and insufficient response to aggressive behavior by another child.
- Address
- 4527 Southwest Hwy, Oak Lawn, IL
- Phone
- (708) 424-1335
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