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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in South Elgin, IL

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in South Elgin. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

South Elgin, Illinois at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
74
Top rated (4.5+)
1

South Elgin has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 74 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Elgin

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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    Primrose School Of South Elgin
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    450 Briargate Dr, South Elgin, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 176 children

    Primrose School of South Elgin receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise it as an educational institution rather than typical daycare. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong curriculum focused on learning and development, and exceptional academic outcomes, with multiple reports of children performing well above grade level in public school.

    Caring and patient teachersstrong academic curriculumchild-centered learning environmentsafety and cleanliness

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in South Elgin

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

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in South Elgin (73–176 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in South Elgin based on parent reviews

Primrose School Of South Elgin

4.8(14)

450 Briargate Dr, South Elgin, IL

Primrose School of South Elgin receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise it as an educational institution rather than typical daycare. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong curriculum focused on learning and development, and exceptional academic outcomes, with multiple reports of children performing well above grade level in public school.

Caring and patient teachersstrong academic curriculumchild-centered learning environment

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Child Daycare & Preschools in South Elgin, Illinois

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 74 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin

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Primrose School Of South Elgin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Primrose School of South Elgin receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise it as an educational institution rather than typical daycare. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong curriculum focused on learning and development, and exceptional academic outcomes, with multiple reports of children performing well above grade level in public school.

Caring and patient teachersstrong academic curriculumchild-centered learning environment
Address
450 Briargate Dr, South Elgin, IL
Phone
(847) 468-1630
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience in South Elgin receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and engaged staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and educational curriculum. Children reportedly feel happy, safe, and excited to attend.

Caring and passionate teachersresponsive management and directorsdaily updates and photos via app
Address
171 S Mclean Blvd, South Elgin, IL
Phone
(224) 535-9208
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in South Elgin receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the warm, professional staff, developmental progress of children, and strong communication through daily updates. Parents report feeling confident and welcomed at the facility.

Warm and professional staffexcellent communication and daily updates via appclean and safe facility
Address
1250 W Spring St, South Elgin, IL
Phone
(847) 289-5280
Children Of America Elgin LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Children of America South Elgin for its warm, nurturing environment and educational curriculum. Staff members, particularly Director Meghan, are described as caring, dedicated, and invested in children's development. Multiple multi-year families report strong learning outcomes, high staff retention, and genuine community atmosphere.

Loving and dedicated staffstrong educational foundation (STAR curriculum)engaging classroom environment
Address
750 N Mclean Blvd, South Elgin, IL
Phone
(847) 695-2389

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in South Elgin, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in South Elgin have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in South Elgin 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.