18 Child Daycare & Preschools in Waukegan, Illinois
Browse all 18 child daycare & preschools in Waukegan, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waukegan
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.
- 1A.A.U.W. Nursery School4.79 score5(19)
2500 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise A.A.U.W. Nursery School for its play-based curriculum, caring staff, and unique outdoor learning environment. The school fosters strong community connections and family involvement, with multiple families attending across generations. Children are described as thriving in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate setting without pressure or screen time.
Play-based curriculumcaring and supportive stafflarge outdoor learning area (LearnScape)bright classrooms - 2Maggie'S Place Childcare & Lng Center4.49 score4.7(12)
1605 N Berwick Blvd, Waukegan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children
Maggie's Place Childcare & Learning Center in Waukegan receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple generations. Parents highlight the responsive, caring staff, strong curriculum, and safe, nurturing environment that promotes children's overall development and wellness. Children reportedly enjoy attending and leave well-prepared for school.
Responsive and caring staffstrong curriculumsafe and friendly atmosphereexcellent communication with parents - 3Busy Bee Children'S Center4.3 score4.6(5)
2115 S Ernie Krueger Cir, Waukegan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 139 children
Busy Bee Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and safe environment. The center has built strong family loyalty, with some families returning across generations. However, one parent reported serious concerns about special needs accommodation and child care practices.
caring and loving stafffun and educational programsstructured environmentsafe facility - 4College Of Lake County Children'S Center4.25 score4.4(8)
33 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Reviews are mixed, though mostly positive. Multiple reviewers praise the college's new campus, staff professionalism, and helpful services, with several noting it as a top community college option. One reviewer expressed frustration with limited hours for off-campus services that don't align with overnight work schedules.
Beautiful new campusprofessional and kind staffhelpful communicationexcellent courses and support services - 5Charlotte'S Learning Center INC4.15 score4.3(5)
2215 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children
Parents consistently praise Charlotte's Learning Center for its warm, caring environment and compassionate staff. Children are reported to be comfortable and eager to attend, with families feeling welcomed and treated like family. The owner is highlighted as sweet, responsible, and dedicated to the children's well-being.
Caring and kind teacherscomfortable environment for childrenfamily-like treatmentresponsible owner - 6Prime Time Day Care3.85 score3.7(5)
500 Greenbay Rd, Waukegan, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Prime Time Day Care receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the staff flexibility, cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and child development, while two parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene, staff inattentiveness, inappropriate language exposure, injuries, and aggressive tuition collection practices.
Patient and flexible staffreasonable weekly ratesclean facilitychildren learn and thrive
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Highest rated daycares in Waukegan based on parent reviews
A.A.U.W. Nursery School
2500 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL
Parents consistently praise A.A.U.W. Nursery School for its play-based curriculum, caring staff, and unique outdoor learning environment. The school fosters strong community connections and family involvement, with multiple families attending across generations. Children are described as thriving in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate setting without pressure or screen time.
Maggie'S Place Childcare & Lng Center
1605 N Berwick Blvd, Waukegan, IL
Maggie's Place Childcare & Learning Center in Waukegan receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple generations. Parents highlight the responsive, caring staff, strong curriculum, and safe, nurturing environment that promotes children's overall development and wellness. Children reportedly enjoy attending and leave well-prepared for school.
Kids R Us Learning Center
2800 Washington St, Waukegan, IL
Busy Bee Children'S Center
2115 S Ernie Krueger Cir, Waukegan, IL
Busy Bee Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and safe environment. The center has built strong family loyalty, with some families returning across generations. However, one parent reported serious concerns about special needs accommodation and child care practices.
College Of Lake County Children'S Center
33 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL
Reviews are mixed, though mostly positive. Multiple reviewers praise the college's new campus, staff professionalism, and helpful services, with several noting it as a top community college option. One reviewer expressed frustration with limited hours for off-campus services that don't align with overnight work schedules.
Ywca School-Age Program
824 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Waukegan, Illinois
There are 18 child daycare & preschools in Waukegan, Illinois, making up 86% of the 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan
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- Address
- 824 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 336-4794
Parents consistently praise A.A.U.W. Nursery School for its play-based curriculum, caring staff, and unique outdoor learning environment. The school fosters strong community connections and family involvement, with multiple families attending across generations. Children are described as thriving in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate setting without pressure or screen time.
- Address
- 2500 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 623-0550
- Address
- 1401 Washington St, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 249-2269
- Address
- 1411 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 672-7484
- Address
- 18 Philippa Ave, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 775-1501
- Address
- 2800 Washington St, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 249-7997
- Address
- 1208 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (224) 610-0851
Maggie's Place Childcare & Learning Center in Waukegan receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple generations. Parents highlight the responsive, caring staff, strong curriculum, and safe, nurturing environment that promotes children's overall development and wellness. Children reportedly enjoy attending and leave well-prepared for school.
- Address
- 1605 N Berwick Blvd, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (224) 656-6966
Busy Bee Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and safe environment. The center has built strong family loyalty, with some families returning across generations. However, one parent reported serious concerns about special needs accommodation and child care practices.
- Address
- 2115 S Ernie Krueger Cir, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 245-6800
Reviews are mixed, though mostly positive. Multiple reviewers praise the college's new campus, staff professionalism, and helpful services, with several noting it as a top community college option. One reviewer expressed frustration with limited hours for off-campus services that don't align with overnight work schedules.
- Address
- 33 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 543-2190
Parents consistently praise Charlotte's Learning Center for its warm, caring environment and compassionate staff. Children are reported to be comfortable and eager to attend, with families feeling welcomed and treated like family. The owner is highlighted as sweet, responsible, and dedicated to the children's well-being.
- Address
- 2215 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 599-3802
- Address
- 540 Mcallister, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 249-4330
- Address
- 1500 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 388-0247
Prime Time Day Care receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the staff flexibility, cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and child development, while two parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene, staff inattentiveness, inappropriate language exposure, injuries, and aggressive tuition collection practices.
- Address
- 500 Greenbay Rd, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 249-4200
- Address
- 2905 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (224) 388-8347
- Address
- 318 10th St, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 623-3518
- Address
- 2410 Washington St, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 625-1525
- Address
- 653 Porter St, Waukegan, IL
- Phone
- (847) 662-4475
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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