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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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Olive-Harvey Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5/5 ratings), but most describe experiences at a community college or adult education center rather than child daycare services. Parents praise supportive instructors, diverse programming, clean facilities, and convenient amenities.

Dedicated and motivating staffdiverse programs (GEDCDL
Address
10001 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 291-6317
Peter Pan Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
10301 S Kolmar Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Phone
(708) 423-4334
Rauner Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rauner YMCA is highly rated for its clean, well-organized facilities and exceptional staff across all departments. Parents praise the diverse programs for children and adults, including sports coaching, STEM club, and fitness amenities. The facility is commended for fostering a welcoming, community-centered atmosphere.

Clean and organized facilityhelpful and friendly staffmultiple workout spaces
Address
2700 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 847-3115
Shelby Scholars Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Shelby Scholars Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional and caring staff, clean facilities, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns about potential abuse and lack of communication regarding their child's wellbeing.

Professional and caring staffclean facilitiescreative educational activities
Address
3308 W 137th St, Robbins, IL
Phone
(708) 371-8431
The Centro Nuestro Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3222 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 489-3157
The Children'S Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise The Children's Center Inc. for its caring, dedicated staff and strong academic curriculum. Children demonstrate advanced learning outcomes, and families report feeling secure and satisfied with the educational environment. Multiple parents have enrolled multiple children and speak highly of their long-term experiences.

Caring and passionate staffstrong academic curriculumchildren exceed grade level in reading and math
Address
12803 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 264-5171
We Are The Future Presidents INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
843 W 103rd St, # 47, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 574-4684
Bright Visions Learning Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bright Visions Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for caring staff, creative activities, and strong parent-child communication. The center is noted for accommodating children with disabilities and maintaining long-term relationships with families. One parent expressed concerns about disability accommodation policies and limited infant room hours.

Caring and patient staffaccommodating to children with disabilitiescreative crafts and ac
Address
14804 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL
Phone
(708) 535-9392
Brilliant Beginnings INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
5000 W 31st St, Cicero, IL
Phone
(708) 656-9054
Phenomenal Kids Academey INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3512 W 159th St, Markham, IL
Phone
(708) 566-5535
Concordia Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Concordia Place receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and qualified staff, strong communication through the Procare app, varied activities and educational programs, and the welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and plan to continue using the facility.

Warm and friendly staffexcellent communication via app with photos/updatesvaried daily activities and field trips
Address
3300 N Whipple St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 463-1600
G.B. Nielsen Child Care & Learning Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

G.B. Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, enriching learning environment, and strong teacher-to-child ratios. One negative review cited concerns about professionalism and dress code standards. The center serves infants through kindergarten and offers both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong teacher-to-child ratiosenriching curriculum focused
Address
3835 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL
Phone
(847) 564-3004
Good Shepherd'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Good Shepherd's Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff, curriculum, and welcoming environment, though two negative reviews cite unprofessional business practices and poor classroom conditions. Parents with positive experiences report their children have excelled academically and appreciate the organized programming and field trips.

Structured curriculum and learning activitiesorganized and professional staffwelcoming and friendly atmosphere
Address
326 Lake St, # 328, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 386-2060
Developmental Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1703 Poteete Dr, Carterville, IL
Phone
(618) 985-2181
Little Treasures Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Treasures Child Development Center in Carterville, Illinois receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, nurturing staff led by owner Lori, a clean and organized facility, and a strong educational curriculum that supports child development. Parents report feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the center's care.

Loving and nurturing staffclean facilitystrong pre-K curriculum
Address
10273 Samuel Rd, Carterville, IL
Phone
(618) 944-3210
Cornerstone Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Cornerstone Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current and former parents, with strong praise for dedicated teachers, effective academic preparation, and a family-like atmosphere. One prospective parent reported poor customer service after not receiving a callback regarding enrollment inquiries.

Caring and kind teachersresponsive communication with familiesstrong academic curriculum (letters
Address
26359 W 135th St, Plainfield, IL
Phone
(815) 439-9886
First Friends Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
305 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL
Phone
(630) 739-3010
Kensington School Of South Naperville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kensington School of South Naperville receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the warm, family-like environment and quality care from infancy through PreK. However, two negative reviews describe cold staff interactions, inattentive care, lack of flexibility, and frustration with waitlist management practices.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm and inviting environmentindividual attention to each child
Address
4512 Walton Heath Drive, Naperville, IL
Phone
(630) 990-8000
A+ Childrens Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A+ Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Reviews highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong curriculum (including StemScopes and Reggio approaches), individualized child care, and a nurturing environment. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend daily.

Caring and well-educated staffstrong academic preparation for kindergartenengaging curriculum with multiple approaches
Address
6431 N Big Hollow Rd, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 691-2998
The Wonder Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Wonder Playschool receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and clean facilities. However, a few parents reported concerns about teacher behavior in specific classrooms and administrative responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong curriculum and learning outcomesdaily photo/update communication via app
Address
1711 W Detweiller Dr, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 243-7860
Triton College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, affordable pricing, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and quality educational programs. However, it appears most reviews are from college students and general campus visitors rather than childcare parents.

Clean facilitiesaffordable costsfriendly staff
Address
2000 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL
Phone
(708) 456-0300
True To Life Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1712 E 87th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 374-7046
Wee Read Daycare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Wee Read Daycare Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising staff members Miss Angela and Miss Hill for their attentive care and educational impact. The facility emphasizes developmental milestones as a safety requirement for enrollment. One negative review questioned the professionalism of staff regarding their walking requirement for one-year-old applicants.

Caring and attentive staffchildren's academic advancementchildren enjoy attending
Address
5624 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 261-0813
Wesley Child Care Center @ Lyon School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1335 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL
Phone
(847) 729-0184
Wesley Child Care Center @ Henking Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2941 Linneman St, Glenview, IL
Phone
(847) 729-0184
Foglia Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews praise the Foglia YMCA's modern facilities, friendly and professional staff, and diverse programs for all ages. Members highlight excellent amenities including fitness equipment, pools, group classes, and reasonable pricing. One member reported a negative staff interaction regarding age restrictions in the fitness area.

Well-maintained modern facilitiesfriendly and professional staffdiverse fitness and group classes
Address
1025 Old Mchenry Rd, Lake Zurich, IL
Phone
(847) 438-5300
Isaac Fox/Foglia Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Isaac Fox/Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich is highly rated as a comprehensive fitness and wellness facility with modern equipment, friendly staff, and diverse programs for all ages. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, amenities (sauna, steam room, pools), and affordability compared to competitors. However, reviews focus primarily on the gym and general YMCA services rather than daycare-specific experiences.

Modernwell-maintained equipmentfriendly and respons
Address
355 W Cuba Rd, Lake Zurich, IL
Phone
(847) 438-5300
Lees Family Day Care And Lng Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lee's Family Day Care receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising attentive staff, child development focus, and a safe environment. However, one parent raised serious concerns about staff professionalism, social media conduct, and how injuries are handled.

attentive and caring staffchild development programs (fine motor skillssocial-emotional learning
Address
38833 N Sheridan Rd, Beach Park, IL
Phone
(224) 656-6701
Charlotte'S Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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 treatment
Address
2215 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL
Phone
(847) 599-3802
Almost Home Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Almost Home Child Care Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents in Litchfield. Parents highlight the caring owner Netta and her dedicated staff, clean facility, and nutritious meals as key strengths. The daycare is described as a trustworthy place where children are well-cared for.

Caring owner and staffclean facilityhealthy food and snacks
Address
1520 North Madison, Litchfield, IL
Phone
(217) 324-2423

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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.