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31 Child Daycare & Preschools in Oak Park, Illinois

Browse all 31 child daycare & preschools in Oak Park, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oak Park

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
    Abc Toon Town II
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    411 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

    ABC Toon Town II receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility for exceptional, loving care of infants and toddlers. Parents highlight responsive staff, excellent daily communication, and a welcoming environment where children are happy, well-fed, and developmentally supported. The center is consistently described as an integral part of the community with staff that parents trust completely.

    Warm and welcoming staffexcellent communication via Brightwheel appresponsive administrationreliable caregivers
  2. 2
    Learning Oak
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    6429 North Avenue, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

    Learning Oak is a highly-regarded bilingual daycare center in Oak Park with consistent staff and strong educational programming. Parents praise the caring teachers, organized curriculum with themed learning, and visible developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for its attentive allergy management and daily communication with families.

    zero teacher turnoverbilingual curriculumthemed learning activities every two weeksdaily picture and update communication
  3. 3

    409 Greenfield St, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Reviews for Prairie Home Kids After School do not contain relevant daycare feedback. Instead, reviews describe the facility as a church meeting space, with visitors praising it as a place of worship with services on Sunday mornings.

    Beautiful buildingBible-based Christian communitywelcoming atmosphere
  4. 4
    Longfellow Center
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    These reviews do not pertain to Longfellow Center daycare. All reviews describe Longfellow Park in Oak Park, focusing on playground facilities, recreational amenities, and park maintenance rather than daycare services, staff, or child care quality.

    Well-maintained parksplash padsandboxplayground equipment (climbing/sliding)
  5. 5
    Andersen Center
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    824 Hayes Ave, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    The reviews provided appear to be for Andersen Park rather than Andersen Center daycare. Parents praise the park's cleanliness, amenities, and family-friendly features, particularly the splash pad and playground equipment suitable for various age groups.

    Well-maintained facilitiessplash padspacious grassy areasplayground equipment for multiple age groups
  6. 6
    Longfellow Center
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    610 N Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for Longfellow Park in Oak Park, not the Longfellow Center daycare. The reviews discuss park amenities and maintenance rather than daycare services. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

    Well-maintained park facilitiessplash padplayground equipmentsandbox
  7. 7

    1139 Randolph Street, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

    Parents consistently praise Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery for its caring, professional staff who provide individualized attention and go above and beyond expectations. The center offers a well-rounded, play-based curriculum with community involvement, field trips, and strong communication with families. Multiple parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with lasting positive memories.

    Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsplay-based curriculumage-appropriate learning activities
  8. 8

    847 Madison St, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

    Parents consistently praise King's Kidz Academy for its strong academic curriculum, experienced and caring staff, and nurturing environment that supports children's development. Families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, visible growth in their children's learning and social skills, and feeling confident leaving their children in their care. The daycare is described as family-oriented with long-lasting positive impacts on children.

    Experienced staff
  9. 9
    Carroll Center
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1125 South Kenilworth, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Carroll Center is a well-maintained playground in Oak Park that offers diverse play equipment suitable for multiple age groups. Parents consistently praise the safe, relaxing environment with good spacing for running and active play. The facility features various structures including swings, climbing equipment, and shaded areas with cushioned ground.

    well-kept groundsvariety of equipment for all agessafe play environmentgood space to run and play tag
  10. 10
    Barrie Center
    4.31 score
    4.4(18)

    1011 S Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

    Parents praise Barrie Center's playground facilities and staff, noting it's a good facility for children of various ages. The center appears to offer preschool services with friendly, supportive staff. However, reviews appear mixed in relevance to the actual daycare operations.

    Friendly staffgood preschool programrecently remodeled playgroundsuitable for small and older children

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Oak Park based on parent reviews

Abc Toon Town II

5(6)

411 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL

ABC Toon Town II receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility for exceptional, loving care of infants and toddlers. Parents highlight responsive staff, excellent daily communication, and a welcoming environment where children are happy, well-fed, and developmentally supported. The center is consistently described as an integral part of the community with staff that parents trust completely.

Warm and welcoming staffexcellent communication via Brightwheel appresponsive administration

Learning Oak

5(6)

6429 North Avenue, Oak Park, IL

Learning Oak is a highly-regarded bilingual daycare center in Oak Park with consistent staff and strong educational programming. Parents praise the caring teachers, organized curriculum with themed learning, and visible developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for its attentive allergy management and daily communication with families.

zero teacher turnoverbilingual curriculumthemed learning activities every two weeks

Prairie Home Kids After School

4.7(14)

409 Greenfield St, Oak Park, IL

Reviews for Prairie Home Kids After School do not contain relevant daycare feedback. Instead, reviews describe the facility as a church meeting space, with visitors praising it as a place of worship with services on Sunday mornings.

Beautiful buildingBible-based Christian communitywelcoming atmosphere

Longfellow Center

4.6(20)

610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL

These reviews do not pertain to Longfellow Center daycare. All reviews describe Longfellow Park in Oak Park, focusing on playground facilities, recreational amenities, and park maintenance rather than daycare services, staff, or child care quality.

Well-maintained parksplash padsandbox

Andersen Center

4.6(20)

824 Hayes Ave, Oak Park, IL

The reviews provided appear to be for Andersen Park rather than Andersen Center daycare. Parents praise the park's cleanliness, amenities, and family-friendly features, particularly the splash pad and playground equipment suitable for various age groups.

Well-maintained facilitiessplash padspacious grassy areas

Longfellow Center

4.6(20)

610 N Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Longfellow Park in Oak Park, not the Longfellow Center daycare. The reviews discuss park amenities and maintenance rather than daycare services. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

Well-maintained park facilitiessplash padplayground equipment

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Oak Park, Illinois

There are 31 child daycare & preschools in Oak Park, Illinois, making up 89% of the 35 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Oak Park, 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 Park

Showing 31 results

Beatrice Glasser Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1235 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 386-3937
Oak Leaf Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
200 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 434-5705
Abc Toon Town II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

ABC Toon Town II receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility for exceptional, loving care of infants and toddlers. Parents highlight responsive staff, excellent daily communication, and a welcoming environment where children are happy, well-fed, and developmentally supported. The center is consistently described as an integral part of the community with staff that parents trust completely.

Warm and welcoming staffexcellent communication via Brightwheel appresponsive administration
Address
411 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 848-0701
Oak Park Friends School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1192 S Cuyler Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 247-5772
Oak Park Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
937 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 358-8099
Learning Oak
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Learning Oak is a highly-regarded bilingual daycare center in Oak Park with consistent staff and strong educational programming. Parents praise the caring teachers, organized curriculum with themed learning, and visible developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for its attentive allergy management and daily communication with families.

zero teacher turnoverbilingual curriculumthemed learning activities every two weeks
Address
6429 North Avenue, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 948-7739
Prairie Home Kids After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews for Prairie Home Kids After School do not contain relevant daycare feedback. Instead, reviews describe the facility as a church meeting space, with visitors praising it as a place of worship with services on Sunday mornings.

Beautiful buildingBible-based Christian communitywelcoming atmosphere
Address
409 Greenfield St, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 822-0078
Longfellow Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews do not pertain to Longfellow Center daycare. All reviews describe Longfellow Park in Oak Park, focusing on playground facilities, recreational amenities, and park maintenance rather than daycare services, staff, or child care quality.

Well-maintained parksplash padsandbox
Address
610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 383-6909
Oak Park And River Forest Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery for its caring, professional staff who provide individualized attention and go above and beyond expectations. The center offers a well-rounded, play-based curriculum with community involvement, field trips, and strong communication with families. Multiple parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with lasting positive memories.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsplay-based curriculum
Address
1139 Randolph Street, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 383-8211
Andersen Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided appear to be for Andersen Park rather than Andersen Center daycare. Parents praise the park's cleanliness, amenities, and family-friendly features, particularly the splash pad and playground equipment suitable for various age groups.

Well-maintained facilitiessplash padspacious grassy areas
Address
824 Hayes Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 725-2000
Little Beginnings Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise King's Kidz Academy for its strong academic curriculum, experienced and caring staff, and nurturing environment that supports children's development. Families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, visible growth in their children's learning and social skills, and feeling confident leaving their children in their care. The daycare is described as family-oriented with long-lasting positive impacts on children.

Experienced staff
Address
847 Madison St, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 445-0909
Longfellow Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Longfellow Park in Oak Park, not the Longfellow Center daycare. The reviews discuss park amenities and maintenance rather than daycare services. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

Well-maintained park facilitiessplash padplayground equipment
Address
610 N Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 383-6909
Carroll Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Carroll Center is a well-maintained playground in Oak Park that offers diverse play equipment suitable for multiple age groups. Parents consistently praise the safe, relaxing environment with good spacing for running and active play. The facility features various structures including swings, climbing equipment, and shaded areas with cushioned ground.

well-kept groundsvariety of equipment for all agessafe play environment
Address
1125 South Kenilworth, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 426-3571
Barrie Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Barrie Center's playground facilities and staff, noting it's a good facility for children of various ages. The center appears to offer preschool services with friendly, supportive staff. However, reviews appear mixed in relevance to the actual daycare operations.

Friendly staffgood preschool programrecently remodeled playground
Address
1011 S Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 383-6905
Good Shepherd'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Good Shepherd's Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff, curriculum, and welcoming environment, though two negative reviews cite unprofessional business practices and poor classroom conditions. Parents with positive experiences report their children have excelled academically and appreciate the organized programming and field trips.

Structured curriculum and learning activitiesorganized and professional staffwelcoming and friendly atmosphere
Address
326 Lake St, # 328, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 386-2060
Hephzibah Day Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Hephzibah Day Care Program receives consistently high praise from parents for its compassionate, dedicated staff and award-winning educational programs serving infants through school-age children. Parents highlight the quality of care, learning environment, and comprehensive services including preschool, afterschool care, and family support programs. The facility is noted as a nurturing place where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Compassionate and dedicated staffaward-winning preschool programfriendly teachers
Address
508 N Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 649-7140
Hephzibah-Lincoln Day Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Hephzibah-Lincoln Day Care Program as an excellent facility with compassionate, dedicated staff. The center offers preschool, afterschool care, and additional services including HeadStart and foster care support. Multiple reviewers credit the program with positively impacting their children's development and wellbeing.

Compassionate and dedicated staffaward-winning programfriendly teachers
Address
1111 South Grove, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 649-7140
Hephzibah-Mann Day Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents overwhelmingly praise Hephzibah-Mann Day Care Program for its compassionate, dedicated staff and award-winning educational programs serving preschool through afterschool ages. The facility is recognized for creating a nurturing learning environment and supporting families through various services including Head Start and foster care programs. Multiple parents credit the staff with making a significant positive impact on their children's lives.

Compassionate and dedicated staffaward-winning programfriendly teachers
Address
921 North Kenilworth, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 649-7140
Oak Park Building Blocks
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Oak Park Building Blocks receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for caring, professional staff who provide educational activities and maintain strong parent communication through daily photo/video updates. However, recent management concerns have emerged regarding director availability, classroom ratios during drop-off, and responsiveness to parent concerns.

Caring and professional teachersdaily photo/video updates via appdiverse educational activities (art
Address
171 N Cuyler Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 386-1033
Blocks 24-Hr Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

BLOCKS 24-HR CHILD CARE CENTER INC. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and exceptional staff, particularly the director. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and experiencing strong developmental growth through engaging activities and individualized support.

Warm and welcoming staffThoughtful and responsive directorDevelopmental support and skill building
Address
813 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 445-1572
Hephzibah Children'S Association(Irving)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1125 S Cuyler Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 763-0881
Hephzibah Children'S Association - Hatch
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1000 North Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 649-7140
Sprout And Spruce Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
112 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 445-7500
Good Shepherd'S Infant & Toddler Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
404 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 613-5970
Rfcc @ Oak Park River Forest High School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 434-3592
Hephzibah-Beye Day Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
230 Ontario, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 649-7140
Hephzibah-Longfellow Day Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
715 Highland Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 649-7140
Hephzibah-Whittier Day Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
715 N Harvey Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 649-7140
Future Leaders Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6145 North Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 445-9522
La Casa Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
514 W Adams St, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 613-0514

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Frequently asked questions

There are 31 child daycare & preschools daycares in Oak Park, Illinois, out of 35 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Oak Park, 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
Oak Park offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 31 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Oak Park for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oak Park 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.