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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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La Petite Academy Of Oswego
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy of Oswego receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, strong leadership, individualized attention to children's development, and transparent communication. Families report feeling secure and confident in the quality of care provided.

Patient and emotionally aware teachersindividualized attention to each childstrong director leadership
Address
1260 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL
Phone
(630) 554-8755
Park View Montessori School # 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
640 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 477-6122
Immanuel Lutheran Parish Pre School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
110 Hoener Avenue, Waterloo, IL
Phone
(618) 939-7010
Rogy'S Learning Place-Glen Oak
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise ROGY'S LEARNING PLACE-GLEN OAK (also referred to as Cadence Academy Glen Oak) as an exceptional center with caring, professional staff and strong educational programming. Children show significant developmental growth and enjoy attending daily. The facility is described as clean, safe, and family-oriented, though tuition is noted as expensive.

Caring and professional staffstrong educational curriculumchildren show measurable academic and behavioral growth
Address
1221 Ne Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL
Phone
(309) 271-7244
Fox Valley Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools

Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its comprehensive facilities, caring staff, and strong sense of community. Parents praise the quality of childcare programs, summer camps, and youth activities, though some express concerns about membership policies and facility access limitations.

Attentive and caring staffsafe and nurturing environment for childrenexcellent summer camp programs with responsive director
Address
3875 Eldamain Rd, Plano, IL
Phone
(630) 552-4100
Ronald Knox Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2031 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL
Phone
(847) 256-2922
Dist #65 Sacc-Dewey School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL
Phone
(847) 859-8118
Elk Grove Twp. Community Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
711 Chelmsford Ln, Elk Grove Vlg, IL
Phone
(847) 439-5577
Deedee'S Lrng Acad INC Afterschool Prog
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
905 Bluffview Elementary Ln, Dupo, IL
Phone
(618) 719-6702
Kindercare Learning Center #300884
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff who provide caring, nurturing childcare with strong communication and a family-like atmosphere. The facility maintains high safety and cleanliness standards, and children thrive emotionally and educationally under the teachers' guidance. Multiple parents report multi-year enrollment and strong reluctance to leave, viewing the center as a second home.

Caring and invested teachersexcellent dai
Address
745 Long Grove Dr, Aurora, IL
Phone
(630) 820-0220
Nico'S Baby Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
133 W 111th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 614-8920
Tc Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3633 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 423-5055
Pathways To Learning Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3450 W 79th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 436-9244
A Village Green Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
125 W Church St, Libertyville, IL
Phone
(847) 281-9911
Kiddie Academy Of Mount Prospect
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Mount Prospect receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, and excellent daily communication through photos and detailed reports. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning while developing strong bonds with teachers. The facility is noted for being responsive to special needs including allergies and speech therapy accommodations.

Kind and patient staffdetai
Address
920 Mount Perimeter Drive, Mount Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 232-8200
Everbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Everbrook Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, strong communication through a parent app with live streaming, clean facilities with excellent security, and children's academic and social-emotional readiness for kindergarten.

Low staff turnoverresponsive leadershipparent app with daily updates and live streaming
Address
3090 W Main Street, St Charles, IL
Phone
(630) 549-2627
Love 2 Care Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
610 E North Ave, Carol Stream, IL
Phone
(630) 346-7403
The Learning Experience - Lake Zurich
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience in Lake Zurich receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, clean facility, strong leadership, and engaging educational curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show developmental progress in a safe, supportive environment.

Caring and attentive teachersresponsive administrative staffclean and well-maintained facility
Address
1065 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL
Phone
(224) 662-4879
Mosaic Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7970 Lake St, River Forest, IL
Phone
(708) 834-3099
Sonshine Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
304 W Palatine Rd, Prospect Hts, IL
Phone
(847) 520-1116
Tenderheart Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1412 Washington Rd, Washington, IL
Phone
(309) 444-8366
Hillsboro Community Child Development Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1220 E Tremont St, Hillsboro, IL
Phone
(217) 532-4327
Angel Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3131 181st St, Lansing, IL
Phone
(708) 895-6671
First Beginnings #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1711 Dekalb Ave, Ste 1, Sycamore, IL
Phone
(815) 991-9963
Kindercare Learning Ctr 300978
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in DeKalb for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational programming. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with teachers forming meaningful bonds with students. One parent noted difficulty getting off the waitlist.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong educational outcomesindividual attention to each child
Address
207 E Hillcrest Dr, Dekalb, IL
Phone
(815) 758-1541
Mary Crane Morse Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1545 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 262-1390
Mcgaw Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

McGaw YMCA Child Care Center in Evanston receives mostly positive reviews (5 five-star ratings, 1 four-star, 1 three-star, 1 one-star). Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, diverse community, and unique programming including swim lessons and gym class. Some concerns were raised about building condition, staff qualifications, and occasional unprofessionalism.

Excellent teacher-to-student ratiospacious roomswarm and welcoming staff
Address
1420 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL
Phone
(847) 475-8580
Mary Sear'S Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Mary Sears Children's Academy in Orland Park receives consistently high praise from parents. They highlight exceptional staff care, strong academic programming, and a nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. The center is noted for its flexibility, diverse activities, and sense of community.

caring and attentive staffpatient with adjustment periodsstrong academic program
Address
16807 108th Ave, Orland Park, IL
Phone
(708) 460-4414
Loyola University Chicago Preschool/Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1052 W Loyola Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 508-3444
Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chesterbrook Academy in Bartlett receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten and excellent communication through photo updates. The facility is described as clean with engaging activities that support children's social, emotional, and academic growth.

Kind and patient teacherssafe environmentacademic preparation for kind
Address
1450 Quincy Bridge Ct, Bartlett, IL
Phone
(630) 213-7200

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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.