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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Wheaton, IL

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Wheaton. Average rating: 4.78/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Wheaton, Illinois at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.78/5
Parent reviews
46
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Wheaton has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 46 parent reviews averaging 4.78/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 60187 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wheaton

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
    First Presbyterian Ch Weekday Nurs Schl
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    715 N Carlton St, Wheaton, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children

    First Presbyterian Church Weekday Nursery School receives positive feedback from parents, with multiple families reporting excellent preschool experiences. Parents praise the school's quality and welcoming environment, with some families enrolling multiple children and planning to continue enrollment.

    Great preschool programexcellent experiences for childrenwarm and welcoming atmospherefamilies stay enrolled for 1-2+ years
  2. 2
    Mfs-Jefferson -Preschool Expansion
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    130 N Hazelton Ave, Wheaton, IL · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

    MFS-Jefferson Preschool Expansion receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and phenomenal staff, student growth, and supportive services including IEP programs. One parent expressed frustration with staff inattention to a child's costume during a school parade and concerns about the child being outside inadequately dressed.

    Caring and loving staffstudent growth and developmenthelpful teachers and therapistsfamily-focused approach

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Wheaton

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Wheaton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.85avg rating
6 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Wheaton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
601877
4.7
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Wheaton (16–154 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Wheaton based on parent reviews

First Presbyterian Ch Weekday Nurs Schl

4.7(5)

715 N Carlton St, Wheaton, IL

First Presbyterian Church Weekday Nursery School receives positive feedback from parents, with multiple families reporting excellent preschool experiences. Parents praise the school's quality and welcoming environment, with some families enrolling multiple children and planning to continue enrollment.

Great preschool programexcellent experiences for childrenwarm and welcoming atmosphere

Gary United Methodist Preschool

5(1)

224 N Main St, Wheaton, IL

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Daycare types in Wheaton

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Wheaton, Illinois

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Wheaton, Illinois, making up 67% of the 9 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Wheaton have an average rating of 4.78 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 46 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton

Showing 6 results

Gary United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
224 N Main St, Wheaton, IL
Phone
(630) 668-3100
First Presbyterian Ch Weekday Nurs Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

First Presbyterian Church Weekday Nursery School receives positive feedback from parents, with multiple families reporting excellent preschool experiences. Parents praise the school's quality and welcoming environment, with some families enrolling multiple children and planning to continue enrollment.

Great preschool programexcellent experiences for childrenwarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
715 N Carlton St, Wheaton, IL
Phone
(630) 668-5147
Bright Horizons Child Care/Early Educati
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons Wheaton received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 7 out of 8 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praised the caring, professional staff, strong leadership, and supportive environment. One parent expressed dissatisfaction, citing inadequate facilities and concerns about classroom management.

Caring and professional staffresponsive leadershipclean and well-organized classrooms
Address
25w725 Jewell Rd, Wheaton, IL
Phone
(630) 665-2558
Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Chesterbrook Academy for its warm, welcoming environment and caring staff. Multiple reviewers highlight successful transitions for children from other care settings and strong relationships between teachers and students. The administration team is noted for excellent communication and support.

Caring and patient teacherssmooth transitions for childrenstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
275 W Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL
Phone
(630) 871-1500
Dupage Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 E Cole Ave, Wheaton, IL
Phone
(630) 653-1221
Kindercare Learning Center 301392
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Wheaton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, developmental activities, and communication. One negative review cited concerns about a teacher yelling at children and poor administrative responsiveness during a tour.

Knowledgeable and caring teachersclean and safe facilitygood staff-to-child ratios
Address
100 E Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL
Phone
(630) 690-4848

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Wheaton, Illinois, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Wheaton have an average Google rating of 4.78 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Wheaton, 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
Wheaton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Wheaton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Wheaton 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.