Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Waterloo, IL
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Waterloo. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Waterloo, Illinois at a glance
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.35/5
- Parent reviews
- 25
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Waterloo has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 25 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waterloo
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.
- 1Children First Learning Center4.39 score4.6(9)
409 Lakeview Dr, Waterloo, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children
Children First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and engaging, hands-on learning activities. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, regular photo updates, outdoor play opportunities, and their children's academic and social progress. One parent left a negative review with no explanation.
Friendly and knowledgeable staffhands-on learning activitiesclean facilityregular photo/video updates - 2The Lighthouse Learning Center3.94 score3.9(7)
303 Covington Drive, Waterloo, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
The Lighthouse Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and dedicated teachers who go above and beyond for the children. Parents report their kids thrive in the program, feel safe and loved, and appreciate the center's patience with children of varying needs. One negative review references a personal conflict unrelated to childcare quality.
Caring and encouraging teacherschildren thrive academically and emotionallysafe environmentpatient with special needs - 3The Lighthouse Learning Ctr3.94 score3.9(7)
303 Covington Drive, Waterloo, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
The Lighthouse Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with six 5-star reviews praising the caring and dedicated staff who work above and beyond for children. Parents report their kids thrive, feel safe and loved, and benefit from quality programs that prepare them for school. One 1-star review from a former long-term customer expresses frustration over a personal relationship issue with ownership unrelated to childcare quality.
Caring and encouraging teacherschildren thrive academically and emotionallysafe environmentpatient with children with special needs
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Waterloo
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Waterloo zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62298 | 7 | 4.35 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Waterloo (20–194 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Waterloo based on parent reviews
Children First Learning Center
409 Lakeview Dr, Waterloo, IL
Children First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and engaging, hands-on learning activities. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, regular photo updates, outdoor play opportunities, and their children's academic and social progress. One parent left a negative review with no explanation.
Bumblebeez
706 N Rogers St, Waterloo, IL
The Lighthouse Learning Center
303 Covington Drive, Waterloo, IL
The Lighthouse Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and dedicated teachers who go above and beyond for the children. Parents report their kids thrive in the program, feel safe and loved, and appreciate the center's patience with children of varying needs. One negative review references a personal conflict unrelated to childcare quality.
The Lighthouse Learning Ctr
303 Covington Drive, Waterloo, IL
The Lighthouse Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with six 5-star reviews praising the caring and dedicated staff who work above and beyond for children. Parents report their kids thrive, feel safe and loved, and benefit from quality programs that prepare them for school. One 1-star review from a former long-term customer expresses frustration over a personal relationship issue with ownership unrelated to childcare quality.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Waterloo, Illinois
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.35 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo
Showing 7 results
- Address
- 706 N Rogers St, Waterloo, IL
- Phone
- (618) 939-9099
Children First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and engaging, hands-on learning activities. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, regular photo updates, outdoor play opportunities, and their children's academic and social progress. One parent left a negative review with no explanation.
- Address
- 409 Lakeview Dr, Waterloo, IL
- Phone
- (618) 939-9776
The Lighthouse Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and dedicated teachers who go above and beyond for the children. Parents report their kids thrive in the program, feel safe and loved, and appreciate the center's patience with children of varying needs. One negative review references a personal conflict unrelated to childcare quality.
- Address
- 303 Covington Drive, Waterloo, IL
- Phone
- (618) 939-6009
The Lighthouse Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with six 5-star reviews praising the caring and dedicated staff who work above and beyond for children. Parents report their kids thrive, feel safe and loved, and benefit from quality programs that prepare them for school. One 1-star review from a former long-term customer expresses frustration over a personal relationship issue with ownership unrelated to childcare quality.
- Address
- 303 Covington Drive, Waterloo, IL
- Phone
- (618) 939-6009
One parent reports that staff consistently go above and beyond for families, while another highlights the cleanliness and quality of the facility and staff.
- Address
- 211 Bradford Lane, Waterloo, IL
- Phone
- (618) 939-5150
- Address
- 110 Hoener Avenue, Waterloo, IL
- Phone
- (618) 939-7010
- Address
- 726 Rogers St, Waterloo, IL
- Phone
- (618) 939-3800
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Frequently asked questions
- 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