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2,690 Child Daycare & Preschools in Illinois

Browse 2,690 child daycare & preschools across Illinois. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Illinois

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Illinois can make the decision-making process smoother.

Illinois has about 3,069 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Illinois. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Illinois

There are 3,069 daycares in Illinois: 192 headstart facilities, 59 before/after school centers, 128 religious facility daycares, and 2,690 childcare and preschool centers.

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Westminster Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
500 Anthony St, Glen Ellyn, IL
Phone
(630) 469-2090
First Congregational Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL
Phone
(630) 206-4910
Wilson Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
136 W Vallette St, Ste 8, Elmhurst, IL
Phone
(630) 279-5300
Friendship Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Friendship Corner receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff who are caring, attentive, and treat children like family, along with a welcoming environment where children feel excited to attend. The facility successfully supports child development, offers diverse programs including before/after school care, and demonstrates flexibility and understanding with individual family needs.

Caring and attentive staffkind and understanding teacherschildren eager to attend
Address
935/777 E. Devon, Bartlett, IL
Phone
(630) 289-2211
Hobson Coop Nursery Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Hobson Coop Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its play-based, nature-focused learning approach and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the exceptional, compassionate teachers, outdoor access to Goodrich Woods, and the cooperative model that fosters meaningful family connections. Children reportedly show significant growth in social-emotional skills and develop a love of learning.

Play-based learning approachReggio Emilia-inspired curriculumoutdoor nature exploration
Address
25w463 Hobson Road, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 420-8220
Creative Day Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Creative Day Learning Center receives outstanding reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the personalized attention from owners Bill and Cheryl, small class sizes, regular communication, and frequent educational outings. Multiple parents noted their children were well-prepared for school transitions.

Small class sizespersonalized attentionowners Bill and Cheryl highly praised
Address
215 S Lincoln St, Lombard, IL
Phone
(630) 693-0495
Learning Is Fun Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1313 N Mill St, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 357-4836
Kids Island Adventures
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents overwhelmingly praise this daycare for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally through a curriculum blending structured learning with creative play. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with daily communication and engaging activities.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilitycreative arts and learning activities
Address
4475 Turnberry Dr, Hanover Park, IL
Phone
(224) 636-6667
Safari Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Safari Childcare Inc receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, clean and spacious facility, engaging educational activities, and reasonable pricing. Children reportedly adapt quickly, show developmental progress, and genuinely enjoy attending.

Experienced and caring teachersclean facilityspacious with excellent indoor/outdoor playgrounds
Address
1970 Army Trail Rd, Hanover Park, IL
Phone
(847) 991-3090
Montessori Childrens Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's Garden as an exceptional Montessori daycare with a loving, values-based environment. They highlight the dedication and stability of the teaching staff, many of whom have worked there for 10+ years, and report significant academic, social, and emotional growth in their children. The center is noted for strong communication, parent engagement, and creating a nurturing second home for children.

Caring and patient teacherslong-term staff stabilityMontessori philosophy implementation
Address
2300 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 820-1010
Mkh Early Education Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3691 Darlene Ct, Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 229-6858
Great Escape Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6360 Belmont Rd, Downers Grove, IL
Phone
(630) 968-2699
Hinsdale Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Hinsdale Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring teachers, strong community atmosphere, and effective kindergarten preparation. Parents particularly value the parent co-op model that enables family involvement and relationship-building among families. The school's NAEYC accreditation, enrichment programs, and nurturing learning environment through play are frequently highlighted.

Dedicated and caring teachersparent co-op involvement modelstrong sense of community
Address
415 W 8th St, Hinsdale, IL
Phone
(630) 325-7484
International Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4780 Karns Ave, Lisle, IL
Phone
(630) 479-7287
The Children'S Center Of Celebration
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
919 S Washington St, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 281-4300
Ready Set Grow Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
996 N Frontage Road, Darien, IL
Phone
(630) 515-1002
Creative Play Country Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3475 Eldamain Road, Plano, IL
Phone
(630) 552-3794
School Of Scholars Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

School of Scholars Learning Center LLC receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, respectful, and patient staff, as well as the clean and organized facility. The center is highly recommended for quality childcare and additional services like school pickup and drop-off.

caring and respectful staffpatient with childrenclean and organized facility
Address
2246 E 73rd St, # 50, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 704-4000
Morrison Community Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
520 N Genesee St, Morrison, IL
Phone
(815) 772-7158
Creativo! Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

These reviews appear to be for a toy store, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the toy store's curated selection, friendly owner Julie, quality products, and excellent customer service including free gift wrapping.

Knowledgeable and friendly ownerhigh-quality toyscurated selection for all ages
Address
5407 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(847) 477-9590
Strong Beginnings Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
388 W 6th St., Neoga, IL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
New England Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
406 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 897-8731
Little Blossom Early Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Blossom Early Education in Mokena receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and warm family atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and engaged through play-based, age-appropriate curriculum. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and offering strong communication and special events.

Caring and attentive staffwarm family-like environmentexperienced teachers with consistency
Address
19245 Everett Ln, Mokena, IL
Phone
(708) 479-3737
New Horizons Learning Center And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
145 E Division St, Kewanee, IL
Phone
(309) 852-3255
Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
500 S. 4th Avenue, Maywood, IL
Phone
(708) 343-8466
Cary Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
100 Cary Algonquin Rd, Cary, IL
Phone
(224) 357-4229
Tlc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
11008 N Church Street, Huntley, IL
Phone
(847) 669-5780
Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of Montessori education, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and developing well across cognitive, social, and emotional areas. The school's low staff turnover, beautiful campus, and sense of community are frequently highlighted as standout features.

Certified Montessori curriculumdedicated and caring teacherslow staff turnover
Address
9300 Capital Drive, Wheeling, IL
Phone
(847) 850-5490
Puerta Abierta Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
933 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
Phone
(847) 328-1491
Oak Park Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
937 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 358-8099

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,690 child daycare & preschools daycares across Illinois. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Illinois are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Illinois's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Illinois, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Illinois sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Illinois vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.