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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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Fantasyland Nursery School 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise FANTASYLAND NURSERY SCHOOL 3 for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by director Olga. Children are reported to be excited about attending, and the facility offers enriched learning through creative activities, extra classes, healthy catered meals, and frequent special events. Parents highlight excellent daily communication via app with photo updates and strong child development outcomes.

Caring and professional staff
Address
1420 E Jefferson St, Morton, IL
Phone
(309) 266-9801
The Learning Tree-Island Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree for providing excellent care and creating a warm, family-like environment. Children are happy, engaged in activities, and receive personalized attention from dedicated staff. Multiple families have used the center for extended periods, indicating strong satisfaction and retention.

Caring and devoted stafffamily-like atmospherechildren eager to attend
Address
550 Newport Ct, Island Lake, IL
Phone
(847) 487-8733
Sage Ymca - Crystal Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

SAGE YMCA - Crystal Lake receives consistently high ratings (all 5-star reviews) with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and welcoming family atmosphere. The center offers comprehensive amenities including pools, fitness equipment, steam rooms, and child care services. Parents appreciate the reasonable pricing and professional service.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful stafffamily atmosphere
Address
701 Manor Rd, Crystal Lake, IL
Phone
(815) 459-4455
Day Lilies Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
714 W Brookline St, Bunker Hill, IL
Phone
(618) 585-2104
Vlge Of Villa Pk-Rec Dept/E.C. Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
338 N Iowa Ave, Villa Park, IL
Phone
(630) 834-8970
Indian Boundary Ymca - School'S Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise Indian Boundary YMCA as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly and welcoming staff. The center offers quality programs including kids' club, swim lessons, and sports activities that allow parents time for fitness while children develop social skills. Families report strong satisfaction with affordability, cleanliness, and the sense of community.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitykids' club/play room
Address
711 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL
Phone
(630) 968-8400
Good Shepherd Catholic Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
286 Glen Ellyn Rd, Bloomingdale, IL
Phone
(630) 893-8933
Educare Of West Dupage
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
851 Pearl Rd, West Chicago, IL
Phone
(630) 957-5500
Centro Infantil Consulo Lee Corretje
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Centro Infantil Consulo Lee Corretje receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, bilingual education, developmental support, and strong communication through the Lillio app. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns about staff conduct, lack of accountability, and alleged mishandling of children with behavioral challenges.

caring and supportive staffbilingual Spanish-English instructiondevelopmental progress
Address
2739 W Division St, # 41, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 342-8866
Child Care Connection Learning Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Child Care Connection receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising staff members Mrs. Denise and Ms. Elaine for their compassionate care, professionalism, and strong communication. The facility is described as clean, safe, and providing a home-like environment where children are well-fed and eager to attend. One review raised concerns about treatment of children with special needs.

Caring and professional staffstrong parent-child communicationclean facility
Address
12 Westport Ct, Ste A, Bloomington, IL
Phone
(309) 662-0131
Onward Neighborhood House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews are not about daycare services but rather about adult education programs, particularly computer classes taught by Professor Juan Martin. All reviewers praise the welcoming environment, patient instruction, and valuable skills training that has helped them professionally and personally.

Patient and skilled instructorsfree computer classeswelcoming and friendly staff
Address
5423 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 666-6726
Childrens Learning Center Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children's Learning Center Lincoln receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and nurturing staff, strong communication, and enriching curriculum. However, one review raises serious concerns about alleged mistreatment and neglect of a child. The majority of reviews highlight the center's safe environment and genuine care from teachers and leadership.

Warm and nurturing staffDirect communication with parentsRich curriculum and engaging activities
Address
220 E Sunset Pl, Dekalb, IL
Phone
(815) 756-3506
Childrens Learning Center Main Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children's Learning Center Main receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. The majority of reviews highlight strong communication, engaging curriculum, and genuine care for children's development. One negative review alleges mistreatment and neglect, contrasting sharply with the predominantly positive experiences reported.

Warm and nurturing staffstrong teacher-parent communicationsafe environment
Address
905 S 4th St, Dekalb, IL
Phone
(815) 756-3506
Kiddie Karehouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Karehouse for its professional, warm staff and owner Tania who creates a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. The facility is noted for cleanliness, age-appropriate curriculum, daily communication via the Procare app with photos and updates, and children's reluctance to leave at pickup. Multiple parents report their children achieving developmental milestones including potty training, writing skills, and strong social development.

Professional and caring staffOwner Tania's attentivenessAge-appropriate curriculum with certified teachers
Address
25624 S Governors Hwy, Monee, IL
Phone
(708) 746-5457
Kclc Dba University Childrens Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

University Children's Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through the KinderCare app, clean facilities, and supportive leadership. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and transition comfortably to the center.

Warm and caring teachersexcellent staff communicationKinderCare app with real-time updates
Address
446 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 867-7056
Hugs & Snugs Day Care Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

HUGS & SNUGS Day Care Academy receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the family-like environment, strong curriculum, and caring staff, while negative reviews cite concerns about staff treatment of children with developmental disabilities, inadequate hygiene practices, poor injury reporting, and lack of accountability.

Family-oriented atmospherecaring and attentive staffstrong educational curriculum
Address
550 Torrence Ave, # 552, Calumet City, IL
Phone
(708) 862-2229
Open Sesame Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Open Sesame Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured learning environment, and children's happiness and readiness for school. One parent reported a negative enrollment experience with unexplained delays. The center is noted for organization, communication, and zero state violations.

caring and experienced staffstructured learning environmentchildren come home happy
Address
1101 Middle Rd, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 288-5905
Smart Start Development II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
5649 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 887-5621
Raekwon'S Scholastic Daycare Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Raekwon's Scholastic Daycare Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for quality education, caring staff, owner flexibility on payments, and strong parent communication. Multiple parents report their children have shown academic progress and emotional growth.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic instruction (ABCswriting
Address
211 W 79th St, # 15, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 552-7001
Casa Dei Bambini Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Casa Dei Bambini Montessori receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the Montessori curriculum, attentive teachers, clean facilities, and children's developmental progress. Negative reviews cite serious safety and accountability concerns, including unreported incidents, lack of communication with parents, and alleged dismissive administration.

Montessori curriculumattentive and welcoming teachersclean and bright facility
Address
4393 Liberty St, Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 907-7554
Palos Park Episcopal Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
12219 S 86th Ave, Palos Park, IL
Phone
(708) 361-4066
D'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
479 Memorial Dr, Breese, IL
Phone
(618) 526-4062
El Valor Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5310 W 24th Pl, Cicero, IL
Phone
(773) 242-2710
Grace'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Grace's Place receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (6 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, educational curriculum, and positive developmental changes in their children. However, two one-star reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, neglect, lack of responsiveness to children's emotional needs, and unprofessional behavior from management.

Welcoming and caring environmentknowledgeable and dedicated staff
Address
200 Mitchell Drive, Plano, IL
Phone
(630) 552-7878
Poko Loko Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents are divided in their experiences at POKO LOKO CHILD CARE CENTER. Most reviewers praise the teachers, cleanliness, and positive atmosphere, with children enjoying attendance. However, some parents express concerns about teacher quality, curriculum, and infant care.

Wonderful and caring teachersclean facilitychildren enjoy attending
Address
404 S Elmhurst Rd, Wheeling, IL
Phone
(847) 520-4466
A-Karrasel Infant & Toddlr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

A-Karrasel has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, friendly staff and report positive developmental outcomes for their children. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor communication during enrollment, hygiene neglect, and staff unprofessionalism.

Warm and welcoming staffpatient teachers who help children develop manners and social skillseducational instruction in letters/numbers/colors/shapes
Address
7801 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park, IL
Phone
(708) 452-7666
Kings & Queens Academy Day Care Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
817 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 489-3440
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Bright Start Child Care & Preschool in Homewood receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the nurturing environment, caring staff, academic focus, and developmental growth of their children. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and active parent involvement.

Caring and professional staffnurturing and safe environmentacademic instruction aligned with state standards
Address
1800 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL
Phone
(708) 922-9000
Lilypad Nursery & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Lilypad Nursery & Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviewers rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and nurturing staff, strong teacher-child relationships, developmental progress, and effective communication through daily photos and updates. Many families specifically mention improved child happiness and comfort after transferring from other daycares.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong teacher continuity
Address
1001 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 291-9256
Discovery Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1130 E Market St, Red Bud, IL
Phone
(618) 282-6222

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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.