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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Richton Park, IL

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Richton Park. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Richton Park, Illinois at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.03/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Richton Park has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Richton 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

    22025 Governs Hwy, Richton Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 267 children

    First Step Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional care, patience, and dedication of staff members, particularly Ms. Kim, Ms. Erin, Ms. Brie, and Director Ms. Kemena, who create a warm, nurturing environment where children develop academically and socially.

    Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong child development outcomeseffective parent communication
  2. 2
    Little All Star Day Care
    3.21 score
    2.9(13)

    3641 Sauk Trl, Richton Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    Little All Star Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the staff, owner, curriculum, and child engagement. However, five other reviewers gave 1-3 star ratings citing serious concerns about unprofessionalism, poor hygiene, inappropriate discipline practices, potential credential fraud, and unresponsive management.

    Passionate and nice staffcaring ownerengaging activities and curriculumgood sanitation practices

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Richton Park

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Richton Park zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
604715
4.03
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Richton Park (40–267 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Richton Park, Illinois

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Richton Park, 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 Richton Park have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.03 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Richton Park, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Richton Park, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Richton Park have an average Google rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Richton 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
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 Richton Park for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Richton 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.