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8 Child Daycare & Preschools in Rock Island, Illinois

Browse all 8 child daycare & preschools in Rock Island, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rock Island

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.

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    4303 24th Street, Rock Island, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    WARNING: The reviews provided are for RIFAC (Rock Island Parks & Recreation Facility), a public fitness center, not for Rock Island Park & Rec. Dept. Preschool. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

    None - reviews are for wrong facility
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    In A Kid'S World INC.
    4.39 score
    4.5(18)

    1732 18th Avenue, Rock Island, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 101 children

    In a Kid's World Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with many citing long-term loyalty spanning multiple children and even generations. Parents consistently highlight the caring, personable staff, family-like atmosphere, educational quality, and safe environment as key strengths of the center.

    Caring and attentive stafffamily-owned atmospherestrong academic preparationsmall class sizes
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    229 16th Street, Rock Island, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise the YWCA Child Care Center's staff as attentive, caring, and professional, with children enjoying their time there. The facility is described as clean, safe, and beautiful. One parent raised a concern about parking lot design near the crosswalk.

    attentive and caring staffclean facilitysafe environmentpositive atmosphere

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Rock Island, Illinois

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, 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 Rock Island

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In A Kid'S World INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

In a Kid's World Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with many citing long-term loyalty spanning multiple children and even generations. Parents consistently highlight the caring, personable staff, family-like atmosphere, educational quality, and safe environment as key strengths of the center.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-owned atmospherestrong academic preparation
Address
1732 18th Avenue, Rock Island, IL
Phone
(309) 786-0583
Rock Island Park & Rec. Dept. Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

WARNING: The reviews provided are for RIFAC (Rock Island Parks & Recreation Facility), a public fitness center, not for Rock Island Park & Rec. Dept. Preschool. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for wrong facility
Address
4303 24th Street, Rock Island, IL
Phone
(309) 732-7437
Ywca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents overwhelmingly praise the YWCA Child Care Center's staff as attentive, caring, and professional, with children enjoying their time there. The facility is described as clean, safe, and beautiful. One parent raised a concern about parking lot design near the crosswalk.

attentive and caring staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
229 16th Street, Rock Island, IL
Phone
(309) 788-3479
P & J Tender Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

P & J Tender Care Inc receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, devoted staff and clean, well-organized facility. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, potty training, and social skills. However, one serious allegation of child abuse by a staff member has been reported.

Caring and devoted staffclean and organized facilitygood balance of outdoor and indoor activities
Address
2201 11th St, Rock Island, IL
Phone
(309) 788-6908
Mrs. T'S Kids II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1113 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL
Phone
(309) 788-2580
Skip-A-Long Child Dev Rock Island Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools

Skip-A-Long Child Dev Rock Island Campus receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism and management. While some parents appreciate activities like field trips to skating rinks, multiple reviewers report unprofessional behavior from director Pat and staff member Wanda, inconsistent discipline policies, safety concerns, and poor communication.

Field trips and recreational activitiespreschool program qualitysome staff members describ
Address
1609 4th St, Rock Island, IL
Phone
(309) 788-0426
Teen Parent & Child Educ. Center (Rihs)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1400 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL
Phone
(309) 793-5950
Kindercare Learning Ctr 300815
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Rock Island receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, activities, and caring staff, though some report communication issues around policy changes and hiring delays that left them frustrated.

welcoming and family-oriented environmentclean facilityorganized activities
Address
3316 Blackhawk Road, Rock Island, IL
Phone
(309) 786-9557

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Rock Island, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Rock Island, 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 Rock Island for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Rock Island 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.