
Browse 2,690 child daycare & preschools across Illinois. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 2,690 |
| Headstart Programs | 192 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 128 |
| Before or After School | 59 |
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Primrose School of Long Grove receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, nurturing environment, and strong educational curriculum. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children across social, academic, and creative areas, with particular appreciation for the school's communication and accommodations for special needs.
Adventures in Learning of Oswego receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, creative staff, individualized attention to children, clean facility, and strong academic and social development opportunities.
Parents consistently praise GENESEO DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH INC. #2 for its caring, nurturing staff and well-rounded curriculum that balances learning with play. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and helping children develop personally and socially. The convenience of on-site preschool and strong leadership from the director are also highlighted.
Ladybug & Friends Daycare & Preschool in Chicago receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers, with parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication through the Brightwheel app, and children's visible happiness and development. Parents consistently report easy transitions to daycare, structured learning activities, and responsive leadership.
Lincoln Square Montessori School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the owner's genuine care, strong parent-teacher communication, and child development support. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and fostering both independence and community among families.
The Nook is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Chicago with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, strong sense of community, enriching curriculum, and seamless transitions for their children. Children reportedly arrive excited each day and show measurable development across social, behavioral, and academic areas.
Parents consistently praise The Nook Daycare for its exceptional, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The facility is noted for strong leadership, excellent communication with parents, engaging curriculum including enrichment activities like Spanish and sign language, and creating a tight-knit community. Children are reported to be excited and happy attending daily.
Parents consistently praise Little Bugs Learning Center for its caring, trustworthy environment and exceptional staff. The director Stefanie is highlighted as dedicated and invested in each child's wellbeing, with teachers who provide loving, patient care. Families describe feeling completely at ease and view the center as more than just daycare—it's family.
Out On Faith Infants and Toddlers is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and thriving developmentally. The facility is noted for cleanliness, communication via app updates, engaging activities, and responsive leadership.
Out On Faith Learning Center receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and thriving developmentally. The facility is noted for cleanliness, daily communication via app, engaging activities, and strong bonds between staff and children.
Little Stars Daycare receives exclusively 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight staff members by name and note their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving. The facility is described as reliable and trustworthy, with strong parent-teacher communication.
Parents consistently praise Mariah's Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong academic and social development, with enrichment activities including music, martial arts, and gymnastics. Multiple families report multi-generational enrollment and express high satisfaction with school readiness preparation.
Nia Family Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and professionals who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and responsive leadership. Parents highlight the staff's dedication to child development, educational activities, and personalized attention to each child. The director and team are frequently commended for being approachable, professional, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing.
This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a dedicated daycare center. The one parent review specifically about childcare services praises the center's accommodating staff, particularly Ms. Shepard and teacher Ms. Jackson, noting significant developmental progress in their child's speech and overall growth.
Most reviews appear to be about the affiliated church rather than the daycare center itself. The one substantive daycare review praises the center's accommodating approach to parents, loving and safe environment, and staff quality, particularly highlighting a teacher's success with speech development.
Immanuel Community Nursery School is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming faith-based center with strong community involvement. Parents praise the facility's friendly atmosphere, educational programs including music education and basketball, and the sense of belonging within the congregation. The center appears to offer quality preschool care alongside broader community activities.
Parents consistently praise Kiddy Garden for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with notable improvements in speech and social skills. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and offering engaging activities with strong communication between staff and parents.
Amazing Grace Kids Palace receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews praising the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children's development. Parents report their children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically, with visible improvements and enthusiasm for attending daily. The center is described as a nurturing, home-like environment that focuses on whole-child development.
Living Springs Preschool receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight its nurturing, safe environment with a biblical/Christian focus. Parents report excellent preparation for kindergarten, dedicated staff, and a loving atmosphere where children thrive emotionally and academically.
Parents consistently praise Loving Touch Daycare Providers for exceptional care, communication, and staff warmth. The center is noted for cleanliness, developmental support, and helping children overcome separation anxiety. Owner Nadia and her team receive high marks for being responsive, caring, and creating a family-like environment.
Parents consistently praise Dreamers Child Care for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff who treat children with genuine care. Children show strong developmental progress and excitement about attending, and parents appreciate clear communication through daily reports, photos, and weekly updates. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.
Home Away From Home Child Care is highly praised by parents for its genuinely caring, patient staff who have exceptional longevity (many 20+ years), creating a family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress across all age groups and genuinely enjoy attending. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, consistent communication, and stability provided by low staff turnover.
Peques Wiggles and Giggles is highly regarded by parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, significant developmental improvements in their children, and the bilingual Spanish instruction offered. The facility is noted for being clean, well-organized by age groups, and maintaining strong parent communication through daily photo updates and the Brightwheel app.
Safari Life B & A School Youth Center in Lynwood receives consistently outstanding praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff, strong academic curriculum including bilingual and sign language instruction, safe facilities with age-appropriate design, and enriching programs. Parents report significant child development gains and appreciate the nurturing, professional environment.
Parents consistently praise Moraine Community College Child Care Center for its clean, spacious facility, professional and caring staff, and strong learning environment. Children show improved social skills and parents appreciate the daily app updates and healthy meals. One parent noted limited operating hours due to the college calendar as a minor drawback.
Parents consistently praise Dreamland Academy II for exceptional care, education, and staff dedication. The center is noted for its bilingual (Polish/English) curriculum, creative learning activities, home-cooked meals, and family-like atmosphere. All reviewers report high satisfaction with their children's development and strongly recommend the facility.
Little Knights Inc receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, involved ownership, positive learning environment, and the Brightwheel communication app that provides daily updates and photos. Children reportedly thrive, enjoy attending, and show significant developmental progress.
All About Caring receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong curriculum, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, learning, and development.
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