10 Child Daycare & Preschools in Riverdale, Illinois

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Riverdale

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

   Great Expectations Learning Center INC.

   4.53 score

   4.8(10)

   104 W 144th St, Riverdale, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

   Great Expectations Learning Center receives nearly perfect ratings from parents and visitors. Parents consistently praise the clean facility, welcoming and professional staff, child enthusiasm for learning, and strong academic instruction including literacy, math, and bilingual skills. One parent noted some areas could be improved including PE, art, playground, and lunch facilities.

   Clean facilitywelcoming and professional staffpassionate teacherschild enthusiasm and happiness
2. 2

   Successful Beginnings Learning Cntr INC

   4.35 score

   4.6(7)

   105 E 142nd St, Riverdale, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

   Successful Beginnings Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, attentive staff and strong educational focus. The center creates a family-like environment where children develop a genuine love for learning. One parent reported concerns about individualized instruction for advanced learners.

   Dedicated and caring teachersstrong academics and literacy skillssafe and fun environmentfield trips
3. 3

   Kids Tech Discovery Center

   4.29 score

   4.5(7)

   14224 S Indiana Ave, Riverdale, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children

   Parents consistently praise Kids Tech Discovery Center for its warm, caring staff and strong communication with families. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a clean, thoughtfully designed environment that emphasizes STEM learning and exploration. The owner is noted as actively present and invested in the center's success.

   Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationchild growth and developmentclean facility
4. 4

   Under Carrey'S Care Childcare Center

   4 score

   4(20)

   419 W 144th St, Riverdale, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 116 children

   Under Carrey's Care receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple generations of families. Parents highlight the center's caring staff, engaging curriculum, strong community involvement, and focus on child development and social-emotional growth. Many families report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and treated like family members.

   Caring and professional staffengaging summer programsstrong academic curriculumchild preparation for kindergarten
5. 5

   Under Carrey'S Care Corp # 2

   4 score

   4(20)

   13751-13763 S Lowe Ave, Riverdale, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 111 children

   Under Carrey's Care Corp #2 receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple generations. Parents highlight exceptional staff who treat children with genuine care, strong curriculum preparation for kindergarten, engaging activities, and a welcoming family-like environment. The center is noted for its community involvement and support for families.

   caring and professional staffengaging summer programsstrong curriculumchild development and speech improvement
6. 6

   Under Carrey'S Care # 3

   4 score

   4(20)

   406 W 144th St, Riverdale, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

   Under Carrey's Care receives consistently high praise from parents and families across multiple generations. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, engaging educational programs, and strong community involvement. Children reportedly show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending daily.

   Caring and professional staffengaging curriculumchild development and academic preparationsummer programs
7. 7

   Safe Haven Child Care Academy INC

   3.15 score

   2.3(5)

   54 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

   Safe Haven Child Care Academy receives predominantly negative reviews with serious concerns about child care practices and safety. Parents report inadequate curriculum, excessive screen time, poor management, and one allegation of a child being locked in a closet. A few staff members, particularly one named Mr. Will, receive individual praise.

   Some staff members described as great or helpfulMr. Will specifically mentioned as a saving grace

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