How do I choose the right daycare in River Grove?

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

Child Daycare & Preschools in River Grove, Illinois (2 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Illinois?

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.

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.

Picket Fence Daycare & Learning Center

4.64 score

4.8(20)

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)

Triton College Child Development Center

4.24 score

4.3(20)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 Child Daycare & Preschools in River Grove, Illinois

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in River Grove

Top Rated

Picket Fence Daycare & Learning Center

Triton College Child Development Center

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