
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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One parent describes a positive experience where a four-year-old has become more social and learned significantly, praising the staff. Conversely, a single mother reports a hostile interaction with the director, who was rude about scheduling needs and unwelcoming to her child.
Parents highlight the school's warm, academic, and fun preschool environment, noting that children thrive in the 2s and 3s programs. Feedback also emphasizes the faculty's personal commitment and the school's recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School, with one parent appreciating daily activity summaries and photos sent via email.
The few reviews so far highlight exceptional staff affection and affordable pricing, while one parent addresses a wrongful accusation involving a former family. Reviewers emphasize the safety and care provided by teachers like Ms. Sade, Ms. Melissa, and Ms. Malaya.
Crosspoint Human Services Early Learning receives consistently high ratings for staff kindness, respect, and genuine support. Reviewers praise the welcoming environment and quality care, particularly for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. One reviewer reported issues with lost belongings and unmet expectations during their stay.
One parent highlights a preschool teacher's dedication to kindergarten preparation and general staff kindness, while another notes the facility's organization and friendliness toward their child. A third reviewer specifically praises the staff's helpfulness and kindness. No negative experiences are reported in the available feedback.
A few parents describe Malone's Early Learning Center as a family-owned facility that adheres well to licensing standards and provides a safe, nurturing environment for children. While some families report high satisfaction with staff and hygiene, others cite significant concerns regarding past incidents of forced feeding, allergic reactions, and unsafe sleeping arrangements.
Little People's Preschool in Crete receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the educational curriculum including sign language and Spanish instruction, individualized child development, and excellent communication through daily updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress.
Broadway Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff and the center's willingness to help families in crisis situations. Negative reviews criticize unresponsive reception staff, eligibility qualification issues, and inflexible attendance policies that have negatively impacted parents' employment.
The Fry Family YMCA Early Learning Center in Naperville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the facility's recent renovations, clean conditions, and friendly staff. The center offers diverse amenities including a renovated pool, fitness equipment, classes for various age groups, and childcare services. One reviewer noted concerns about rising membership costs and early closing times.
Spanish Community Center is highly praised as a welcoming and supportive community resource. Parents and community members consistently highlight the staff's genuine care, helpful nature, and commitment to serving families in need. The center offers bilingual services and various programs including food pantry assistance and kindergarten readiness preparation.
Bumble Bee Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, educational activities, and family-like care. However, two negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including lost children, failure to communicate security threats, and pickup errors.
Parents highlight the center's engaging, child-development-focused curriculum, small class sizes, and flexible communication, noting that their children are well-prepared for kindergarten. Conversely, one reviewer reported a lack of responsiveness from the front office, citing unanswered calls and messages as a reason they chose not to enroll.
One parent reports an overwhelmingly positive experience, highlighting exceptional teaching and preparation for kindergarten after three years of attendance. In contrast, another review cites a serious administrative failure involving care termination without notice.
Under Carrey's Care receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple generations of families. Parents highlight the center's caring staff, engaging curriculum, strong community involvement, and focus on child development and social-emotional growth. Many families report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and treated like family members.
One parent highly recommends the center for its family-like atmosphere and effective early education, noting significant academic progress in their child. Conversely, another reviewer reports severe safety and communication failures, including unprofessional conduct and restricted parental access.
One parent highlights the quality of the teaching and administrative staff at the facility. They express strong satisfaction with their experience and enthusiasm for future enrollment.
One parent highlights the staff's positive impact on their son's development, while another associates the center with family history. A third comment mentions the location's connection to a relative who taught there in the 1960s.
One family has used the center for over a decade, citing exceptional care and comprehensive programs including preschool, summer, and before-and-after school options. Another parent simply describes the facility as fantastic and highly recommends it.
Parents describe MENDOTA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER as highly recommended, noting that staff treat children with personal care and recognize individual habits. Reviewers appreciate the flexible health policies regarding minor illnesses like runny noses or sneezing, as well as reasonable costs and sibling discounts.
One parent highlights the center's clean, friendly atmosphere and accommodating staff, noting a welcome package with books and blocks. Conversely, another reviewer reports that the facility is improperly equipped and staff lack patience for children.
Literacy Zone Inc. receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, academic improvements in reading and literacy, and clean facilities. However, two detailed negative reviews report serious concerns including lack of communication, classroom transitions without notice, behavioral management issues, and allegations of physical discipline.
A Child's Place Academy receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and structured learning environment. Parents appreciate the daily communication app, educational activities, field trips, and strong developmental support. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and report feeling that their children are treated like family.
Several parents highlight the center's family-oriented atmosphere, flexible communication, and supportive staff, with one noting significant improvements in their children's readiness for school. Conversely, a single review reports severe behavioral changes and distress in a nonverbal child, attributing these issues to the facility and recommending against enrollment.
Parents consistently praise North Star Child Development Inc for excellent, caring staff who treat children as their own. The facility is highlighted for its open-door policy, classroom cameras, responsive management, and individualized attention to each child. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the center's quality of care, educational programs, and family-oriented approach.
One parent reports that Little Achievers failed to honor a referral from Chicago Public Schools, misleading them about eligibility and application procedures, which resulted in a missed enrollment deadline and delayed childcare for their children. The reviewer notes that the center claimed not to participate in the Chicago Early Learning program despite having signage indicating otherwise, causing them to lose potential spots at other facilities.
L&L Academy & Preschool Lakeview receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the thoughtful curriculum aligned with Illinois Early Learning Standards and strong community feel. One reviewer expressed concerns about management quality and staff attitude when not observed by parents.
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