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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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Pumpkin Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Pumpkin Place receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the teachers and learning environment. However, one parent had a negative experience with the enrollment process, reporting that a reserved spot was given away without clear communication about deposit requirements.

Caring and wonderful teachersfun learning environmentengaging activities
Address
1820 S Main St, Morton, IL
Phone
(309) 263-8222
Especially For Kids Club - Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
400 Lincoln Avenue, Dixon, IL
Phone
(815) 440-0594
Wee Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
425 N Prairie Ave, Macomb, IL
Phone
(309) 833-5267
Apple Tree Child Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
300 N Jefferson St, Salem, IL
Phone
(618) 548-2273
A B C Pre School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
324 W Macon St, Decatur, IL
Phone
(217) 423-2122
Shining Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
500 W South St, Oreana, IL
Phone
(217) 468-2609
Child'S Horizon Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
500a N Central Ave, Roxana, IL
Phone
(618) 254-9507
Childtime Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Childtime Villa Park for exceptional staff care, child development, and strong communication. Multiple reviewers highlight how their children have flourished socially and academically, with several naming specific teachers like Ms. Amanda, Mrs. Yuni, and Ms. Kim as standout caregivers. The live-stream camera access and organized events are additional features parents appreciate.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and social skills growthexcellent communication
Address
127 East St. Charles Road, Villa Park, IL
Phone
(630) 834-5625
Hummingbird Lane Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Hummingbird Lane Daycare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, strong curriculum, and warm home-like atmosphere that supports child development and learning.

Loving and caring staffstrong educational curriculum with advanced degrees in early childhood educationstructured yet nurturing environment
Address
4066 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 851-9543
Sonshine Kids East School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
201 N Giddings Ave, Jerseyville, IL
Phone
(618) 498-5033
Kare Bear Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
362 E 61st St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 752-3022
Miss Mona'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
107 Tremont Street, Hopedale, IL
Phone
(309) 449-4900
A Shining Star Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
17 Traders Cir, Normal, IL
Phone
(309) 454-5559
Let'S Play Cermak INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Let's Play Cermak Inc receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated and friendly staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and affordable pricing compared to other daycares. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm for learning.

Experienced and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging activities and field trips
Address
9025 W Cermak Rd, N Riverside, IL
Phone
(708) 777-1633
Advance Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Advance Preschool Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, nurturing environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. The facility is described as a welcoming, second home that builds confidence and friendships. One negative review cited cleanliness concerns and language barriers.

Kind and caring staffwarm welcome for familiesstrong child development and learning focus
Address
2320 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Est, IL
Phone
(847) 885-4983
Atonement Christian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
909 E Main St, Barrington, IL
Phone
(847) 382-6360
Edwardsville Ymca Early Childhood Dev.Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
190 Cottonwood Rd, Glen Carbon, IL
Phone
(618) 288-3232
Jellybean Learning Center V INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1455 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 321-5096
Little Angels Learning Center Of Chicago
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4247 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 282-4469
Children'S Home Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1652 Dolton Rd, Calumet City, IL
Phone
(708) 251-1203
Kid'S Care America
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Kids Care America for excellent childcare and staff dedication. All reviews highlight friendly, caring, and communicative teachers who treat children like family, plan engaging activities, and maintain a clean facility. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and excited to attend.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent communication with parentsengaging activities and fun planned events
Address
2715 N Main St, East Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 699-3100
Christian Corner Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1600 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Phone
(847) 882-9034
Sonshine Kids West School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1010 W Carpenter St, Jerseyville, IL
Phone
(618) 498-5033
Sonshine Kids Grafton School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1200 Grafton Hills Dr, Grafton, IL
Phone
(618) 498-5033
Mother Goose Center For Learning LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Mother Goose Center for Learning receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents report their children are learning well and feel comfortable, with excellent communication between staff and families. Many families have enrolled multiple children and would recommend the center.

Kind and loving staffchild development expertisesafe environment
Address
4112 183rd St, Cntry Clb Hls, IL
Phone
(708) 647-9140
Rochelle'S Little Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Rochelle's Little Angels Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, organization, family-oriented approach, and quality of care, with several recommending the facility highly. However, a few parents report negative experiences with staff rudeness and inflexibility during the tour scheduling process.

Excellent care qualityclean and well-organized facilityfamily-oriented
Address
143 N 19th Ave, Melrose Park, IL
Phone
(708) 223-8054
It'S A Child'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

It's a Child's World receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, owner Dana's leadership, and comprehensive developmental programs. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, enriching activities like field trips, and the center's ability to support children with various needs. Multiple parents describe feeling their children are cared for like family members.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-teacher communicati
Address
644 Crosstown Ave, Silvis, IL
Phone
(309) 792-8616
Mini Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Mini Steps for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and educational development. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate accelerated learning and social growth. The director is noted for going above and beyond to support families.

Caring and friendly staffclean and organized facilitystrong educational curriculum
Address
5600 Arlington Dr E, Hanover Park, IL
Phone
(630) 837-6307
It'S A Child'S World II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

It's a Child's World II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, developmentally focused programming, strong communication, and owner Dana's commitment to quality early childhood education and enrichment activities.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-teacher communicationenrichment activities and field trips included at no extra cost
Address
644 Crosstown Ave, East Moline, IL
Phone
(309) 792-8616
Stepping Stones Child'S Center Roscoe
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Stepping Stones receives mixed reviews with strong praise for staff friendliness, curriculum quality, cleanliness, and child development. However, serious concerns about lack of transparency and allegations of abuse have led some parents to withdraw their children immediately.

friendly and caring staffstrong curriculumchild academic and social-emotional growth
Address
11364 2nd St, Roscoe, IL
Phone
(815) 623-7282

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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.