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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Park Ridge, IL

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Park Ridge. Average rating: 4.76/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Park Ridge, Illinois at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.76/5
Parent reviews
100
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Park Ridge has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 100 parent reviews averaging 4.76/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 60068 zip code, averaging 4.76 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Park Ridge

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
    Prims Dba Montessori Academy Of Ill
    4.74 score
    5(14)

    418 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children

    Parents consistently praise Montessori Academy of Illinois for its authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, nurturing environment, and caring staff. Children reportedly develop academic skills, independence, confidence, and emotional growth while feeling safe and valued. Families describe the school as a second home with strong leadership and personalized attention to each child's development.

    Authentic Montessori approachcaring and dedicated staffwell-prepared environmentchild-centered learning
  2. 2
    Christies Carousel Of Learning INC
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1300 W Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 142 children

    Parents consistently praise Christie's Carousel of Learning as a nurturing, family-oriented preschool where children thrive academically and socially. Staff are described as caring, professional, and welcoming, with children showing excitement about attending and making lasting friendships. The center offers a safe environment with engaging activities, regular performances, and healthy meals.

    Nurturing and family-like environmentcaring and enthusiastic staffchildren excited to attendstrong social and emotional development
  3. 3
    Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center
    4.69 score
    4.9(16)

    1605 Vernon Ave, Park Ridge, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 112 children

    Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center in Park Ridge receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, strong curriculum emphasizing learning through play, and flexible scheduling options. Children show academic and social growth while feeling safe and loved.

    Loving and dedicated teachers with longevity at the facilitywarm and welcoming environmentflexible scheduling and hoursstrong curriculum with hands-on learning
  4. 4
    Park Ridge Recreation & Pk. Dist.Pre-Sch
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    2701 Sibley, Park Ridge, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Park Ridge Recreation & PK District Pre-School receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the quality of preschool and early childhood programs. Reviews highlight well-run facilities, small class sizes, engaging activities, and effective instruction across multiple program types including swim lessons and summer camps.

    Quality preschool and 2-year-old programssmall class sizeseffective swim instructionengaging summer camps
  5. 5
    Sugar Plum Tree Preschool INC.
    4.33 score
    4.5(10)

    1006 Gillick St, Park Ridge, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Sugar Plum Tree Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, professional staff and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics with play. Most reviewers highlight strong child development outcomes, engaging activities, and excellent teacher-child relationships, though one parent reported organizational issues and another had a negative experience with director responsiveness to separation anxiety.

    caring and professional teachersbalanced curriculum with academics and playpotty training supportgym and outdoor activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Park Ridge

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Park Ridge, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.72avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Park Ridge zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
600686
4.76
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Park Ridge (27–142 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Park Ridge based on parent reviews

Prims Dba Montessori Academy Of Ill

5(14)

418 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL

Parents consistently praise Montessori Academy of Illinois for its authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, nurturing environment, and caring staff. Children reportedly develop academic skills, independence, confidence, and emotional growth while feeling safe and valued. Families describe the school as a second home with strong leadership and personalized attention to each child's development.

Authentic Montessori approachcaring and dedicated staffwell-prepared environment

Christies Carousel Of Learning INC

4.9(20)

1300 W Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL

Parents consistently praise Christie's Carousel of Learning as a nurturing, family-oriented preschool where children thrive academically and socially. Staff are described as caring, professional, and welcoming, with children showing excitement about attending and making lasting friendships. The center offers a safe environment with engaging activities, regular performances, and healthy meals.

Nurturing and family-like environmentcaring and enthusiastic staffchildren excited to attend

Park Ridge Recreation & Pk. Dist.Pre-Sch

4.5(20)

2701 Sibley, Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge Recreation & PK District Pre-School receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the quality of preschool and early childhood programs. Reviews highlight well-run facilities, small class sizes, engaging activities, and effective instruction across multiple program types including swim lessons and summer camps.

Quality preschool and 2-year-old programssmall class sizeseffective swim instruction

Sugar Plum Tree Preschool INC.

4.5(10)

1006 Gillick St, Park Ridge, IL

Sugar Plum Tree Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, professional staff and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics with play. Most reviewers highlight strong child development outcomes, engaging activities, and excellent teacher-child relationships, though one parent reported organizational issues and another had a negative experience with director responsiveness to separation anxiety.

caring and professional teachersbalanced curriculum with academics and playpotty training support

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Daycare types in Park Ridge

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Park Ridge, Illinois

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Park Ridge, Illinois, making up 83% of the 6 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Park Ridge have an average rating of 4.76 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 100 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge

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Prims Dba Montessori Academy Of Ill
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Montessori Academy of Illinois for its authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, nurturing environment, and caring staff. Children reportedly develop academic skills, independence, confidence, and emotional growth while feeling safe and valued. Families describe the school as a second home with strong leadership and personalized attention to each child's development.

Authentic Montessori approachcaring and dedicated staffwell-prepared environment
Address
418 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL
Phone
(847) 292-1229
Christies Carousel Of Learning INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Christie's Carousel of Learning as a nurturing, family-oriented preschool where children thrive academically and socially. Staff are described as caring, professional, and welcoming, with children showing excitement about attending and making lasting friendships. The center offers a safe environment with engaging activities, regular performances, and healthy meals.

Nurturing and family-like environmentcaring and enthusiastic staffchildren excited to attend
Address
1300 W Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL
Phone
(847) 825-4568
Park Ridge Recreation & Pk. Dist.Pre-Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Park Ridge Recreation & PK District Pre-School receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the quality of preschool and early childhood programs. Reviews highlight well-run facilities, small class sizes, engaging activities, and effective instruction across multiple program types including swim lessons and summer camps.

Quality preschool and 2-year-old programssmall class sizeseffective swim instruction
Address
2701 Sibley, Park Ridge, IL
Phone
(847) 692-5127
Sugar Plum Tree Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Sugar Plum Tree Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, professional staff and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics with play. Most reviewers highlight strong child development outcomes, engaging activities, and excellent teacher-child relationships, though one parent reported organizational issues and another had a negative experience with director responsiveness to separation anxiety.

caring and professional teachersbalanced curriculum with academics and playpotty training support
Address
1006 Gillick St, Park Ridge, IL
Phone
(847) 232-1533
Kiddie Academy Of Park Ridge
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Park Ridge receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All reviewers praise the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership under Director Sarah, and the safe, clean environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, thriving developmentally, and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication with parentsclean and safe environment
Address
109 S Washington Ave, Park Ridge, IL
Phone
(847) 692-5000

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Park Ridge, Illinois, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Park Ridge have an average Google rating of 4.76 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Park Ridge, 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
Park Ridge offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Park Ridge for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Park Ridge 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.