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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in River Grove, IL

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in River Grove. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

River Grove, Illinois at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.55/5
Parent reviews
40
Top rated (4.5+)
1

River Grove has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 40 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in River Grove

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

    2624 Oak St, River Grove, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

    Picket Fence Daycare & Learning Center in River Grove receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, safe and clean environment, strong educational programs, and their children's visible progress and happiness at the facility.

    Friendly and loving staffsafe and clean facilitystrong academic curriculumlanguage learning opportunities (Spanish)
  2. 2

    2000 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, affordable pricing, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and quality educational programs. However, it appears most reviews are from college students and general campus visitors rather than childcare parents.

    Clean facilitiesaffordable costsfriendly staffknowledgeable instructors

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in River Grove

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

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in River Grove (84–85 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Child Daycare & Preschools in River Grove, Illinois

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in River Grove, 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 River Grove have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 40 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in River Grove, 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 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in River Grove, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in River Grove have an average Google rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in River Grove, 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 River Grove for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in River Grove 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.