2,690 Child Daycare & Preschools in Illinois

The Learning Experience of Gurnee receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, robust curriculum, strong communication, and secure facilities. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with some families returning for multiple children over 7+ years.

Kiddie Academy of Gurnee receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, safe facility. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and showing developmental progress through a well-designed curriculum that balances education with play-based activities.

STEP BY STEP CHILD CARE CENTER INC receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff, quality care, and positive experiences over multiple years, with particular mention of strong after-school programs. However, some parents report concerns about staff professionalism, organization, and responsiveness to child-related issues.

The Goddard School in Shiloh receives universally positive reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean and safe environment, strong learning curriculum, and excellent communication. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling comfortable and confident in the care provided.

Skip-A-Long Child Dev Rock Island Campus receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism and management. While some parents appreciate activities like field trips to skating rinks, multiple reviewers report unprofessional behavior from director Pat and staff member Wanda, inconsistent discipline policies, safety concerns, and poor communication.

Parents highlight the South location's engaging environment, daily communication via an app, and strong academic focus, with one reviewer describing the staff as family-like. However, feedback is mixed, with another parent citing staffing issues and potential substance use at a different location, while a separate complaint alleges neglectful management and poor safety oversight.

Rogy's Learning Place East Peoria has received mostly positive feedback from parents, with children reportedly enjoying their time and learning. However, there was one serious complaint regarding inappropriate behavior from a bus driver. Overall, the facility appears to be well-regarded despite this isolated incident.

One adult reviewer recounts negative childhood experiences at the center, citing sunburns from inadequate sunscreen application, financial mishandling of funds during outings, and a disruptive lice outbreak handled by isolating children outdoors.

Step by Step Inc. in Brighton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and accommodating staff, particularly for school-age before and after care programs. Children reportedly love attending and form strong bonds with teachers. One parent expressed dissatisfaction, claiming the center does not work well with single parents.

The Goddard School in Hawthorn Woods receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, developmental support, clean facilities, and a balance of structured learning with fun activities. Leadership is noted as responsive and engaged with families.