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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Palos Hills, IL

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Palos Hills. Average rating: 4.73/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Palos Hills, Illinois at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.73/5
Parent reviews
58
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Palos Hills has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 58 parent reviews averaging 4.73/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 60465 zip code, averaging 4.73 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Palos Hills

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
    Childrens Ark Academy
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    8813 W 95th St, Palos Hills, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Ark Academy, highlighting excellent teachers, a clean facility, and a welcoming environment where children enjoy attending. Reviews are uniformly positive with all 5-star ratings. One parent notes strong security practices.

    Amazing teaching staffclean facilitycaring teacherschildren enjoy attending
  2. 2
    Moraine Community College Child Care Cnt
    4.58 score
    4.9(9)

    9000 W College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Parents consistently praise Moraine Community College Child Care Center for its clean, spacious facility, professional and caring staff, and strong learning environment. Children show improved social skills and parents appreciate the daily app updates and healthy meals. One parent noted limited operating hours due to the college calendar as a minor drawback.

    Professional and friendly staffclean and spacious facilityhealthy mealsdaily app updates with photos
  3. 3
    Sandbox Pre-School & Learning Center
    4.2 score
    4.3(10)

    7845 W 103rd St, Palos Hills, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children

    Sandbox Pre-School & Learning Center in Palos Hills receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and patient staff, particularly for children with special needs. However, one parent reported a serious negative experience involving staff rudeness, failure to address bullying, and inadequate response to a child being hit.

    Friendly and caring staffpatient with behavioral and special needs childrenclean facilityengaging summer camp and field trip programs

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Palos Hills

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Palos Hills zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
604655
4.73
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Palos Hills (71–113 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Palos Hills based on parent reviews

Childrens Ark Academy

5(8)

8813 W 95th St, Palos Hills, IL

Parents consistently praise Children's Ark Academy, highlighting excellent teachers, a clean facility, and a welcoming environment where children enjoy attending. Reviews are uniformly positive with all 5-star ratings. One parent notes strong security practices.

Amazing teaching staffclean facilitycaring teachers

Moraine Community College Child Care Cnt

4.9(9)

9000 W College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL

Parents consistently praise Moraine Community College Child Care Center for its clean, spacious facility, professional and caring staff, and strong learning environment. Children show improved social skills and parents appreciate the daily app updates and healthy meals. One parent noted limited operating hours due to the college calendar as a minor drawback.

Professional and friendly staffclean and spacious facilityhealthy meals

Sandbox Pre-School & Learning Center

4.3(10)

7845 W 103rd St, Palos Hills, IL

Sandbox Pre-School & Learning Center in Palos Hills receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and patient staff, particularly for children with special needs. However, one parent reported a serious negative experience involving staff rudeness, failure to address bullying, and inadequate response to a child being hit.

Friendly and caring staffpatient with behavioral and special needs childrenclean facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Palos Hills, Illinois

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills have an average rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.73 stars. Our analysis covers 58 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills

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Childrens Ark Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Children's Ark Academy, highlighting excellent teachers, a clean facility, and a welcoming environment where children enjoy attending. Reviews are uniformly positive with all 5-star ratings. One parent notes strong security practices.

Amazing teaching staffclean facilitycaring teachers
Address
8813 W 95th St, Palos Hills, IL
Phone
(773) 593-0697
Moraine Community College Child Care Cnt
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Moraine Community College Child Care Center for its clean, spacious facility, professional and caring staff, and strong learning environment. Children show improved social skills and parents appreciate the daily app updates and healthy meals. One parent noted limited operating hours due to the college calendar as a minor drawback.

Professional and friendly staffclean and spacious facilityhealthy meals
Address
9000 W College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL
Phone
(708) 974-5729
Sandbox Pre-School & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Sandbox Pre-School & Learning Center in Palos Hills receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and patient staff, particularly for children with special needs. However, one parent reported a serious negative experience involving staff rudeness, failure to address bullying, and inadequate response to a child being hit.

Friendly and caring staffpatient with behavioral and special needs childrenclean facility
Address
7845 W 103rd St, Palos Hills, IL
Phone
(708) 598-8410
Kindercare Learning Ctr 301328
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Palos Hills for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong academic progress and social development, with parents appreciating daily updates via the app and the curriculum-based approach. Leadership, particularly Director Anetta, receives recognition for responsiveness and support.

Caring and attentive staffsafe nurturing environmentstrong academic curriculum
Address
9906 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL
Phone
(708) 599-2225
Bobbie Noonan'S Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bobbie Noonan's Child Care in Palos Hills for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with strong communication between staff and parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, indicating high parent satisfaction.

Kind and caring staffattentive directors (MelissaElizabeth
Address
10155 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL
Phone
(708) 599-0101

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Palos Hills, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Palos Hills have an average Google rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Palos Hills 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.