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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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Richard J Daley/Avi-Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews appear to be for Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI), a City College branch, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, quality instructors, friendly staff, and strong academic programs, particularly welding and agriculture. Some concerns were raised about website navigation and library staff attitudes.

Excellent instructorsfriendly and helpful staffclean facility
Address
2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 838-3070
Rfcc @ Oak Park River Forest High School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL
Phone
(708) 434-3592
Pui Tak Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2301 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 842-8546
Prodigy Preparatory Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18601 Wentworth Ave, Lansing, IL
Phone
(708) 895-2255
Saint Chrysostom'S Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1424 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 642-3422
Rogers Park Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1800 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 271-1700
Safari Childcare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Safari Childcare Inc. in Mt. Prospect receives overwhelmingly negative reviews (7 reviews, all 1-2 stars). While parents consistently praise individual teachers, the facility is heavily criticized for poor administrative management, lack of engagement with children, inadequate staffing, and unprofessional leadership. Multiple parents report concerning practices and express strong recommendations against enrollment.

Individual teachers described as caring and passionateDirector occasionally described as best teacher (Mr. Kyle)
Address
1630 W Algonquin Rd, Mt Prospect, IL
Phone
(847) 981-0730
Rockets Before And After INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1330 E 50th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 531-6437
S Barrington Pk Dist Child Care & Presch
Child Daycare & Preschools

South Barrington Park District Child Care & Preschool receives consistently positive reviews, with parents particularly praising the aquatics program and swim lessons. The facility is noted for its clean indoor heated pools, small class sizes, attentive instructors, and flexible make-up policies. Parents also highlight the convenient location, affordable pricing for non-members, and additional offerings like tennis lessons.

Excellent swim instructorssmall class sizes with individual attentionprogressive skill advancement
Address
3 Tennis Club Ln, S Barrington, IL
Phone
(847) 381-7515
Shining Star Child Dev Inst Of The Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools

Shining Star Child Dev Inst of the Arts has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the welcoming staff and positive experiences, while multiple parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff rudeness, poor hygiene practices, unmet dietary needs, and potential child safety issues.

Welcoming staff and office personnelengaging activities like Mother's Day brunchteachers well-liked by children
Address
854 E 79th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 488-7827
South Side Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews are not about the daycare program at South Side YMCA, but rather about the gym and fitness facilities. Reviewers praise the overall facility, staff friendliness, and amenities. No reviews specifically address the daycare services offered.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitymultiple pools
Address
6330 S. Stony Is., Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 326-2570
South Harper Montessori School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8358 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 734-0375
Ziburelis Lithuanian Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14911 127th St, Lemont, IL
Phone
(630) 257-8891
Sunny Days Learning Center Of Stickney
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6807 Pershing Rd, # 9, Stickney, IL
Phone
(708) 484-0054
Teddy Bear Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Teddy Bear Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming and organized staff, quality educational activities, and bilingual instruction. One recent review expresses concern about new staff members lacking patience and using aggressive tones with children.

Welcoming and organized staffteachers are patient and caringbilingual education (Spanish and English)
Address
5160 South Pulaski, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 284-7030
Streamwood Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25 W Streamwood Blvd, Streamwood, IL
Phone
(630) 233-8217
Teddy Bear Nursery School #3
Child Daycare & Preschools

Teddy Bear Nursery School #3 receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for attentive, caring staff who foster children's academic, social, and emotional development through engaging activities. Parents highlight excellent communication, particularly through ClassDojo updates, and note significant improvements in their children's confidence and learning.

Attentive and caring teachersexcellent parent communication via ClassDojoengaging and fun learning activities
Address
6401 South Pulaski, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 284-2292
The Children'S Ct/Cicero-Berwyn Concordi
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3144 Home Ave, Berwyn, IL
Phone
(708) 222-4508
The Children'S Center Of Cicero/Berwyn
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1447 S 50th Ct, Cicero, IL
Phone
(708) 652-1202
Tender Touch Daycare Nfp
Child Daycare & Preschools

Tender Touch Daycare receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong developmental progress, excellent communication, and genuine relationships between staff and children. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and conveniently located with engaging field trips and age-appropriate programming.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership (Owner Alicia and Director LaNeeka)developmental progress
Address
266 Somonauk St, Park Forest, IL
Phone
(708) 283-0782
Teenchy Weenchy Day Care & Learning Cent
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
901 E 104th St, Ste 1, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 264-7122
Bobbie Noonan'S Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bobbie Noonan's Child Care LLC receives predominantly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental support provided to children. Parents report their children are happy, well-organized classrooms, and positive developmental progress. One unrelated review from 8 years ago mentions a past incident.

caring and attentive teachersclean facilitywell-organized classrooms
Address
4951 W 115th St, Alsip, IL
Phone
(708) 385-2288
Bernard Weinger Jcc At Z. Frank Apachi
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bernard Weinger JCC at Z. Frank Apachi in Northbrook receives consistently high praise from parents. The daycare is noted for its caring, family-oriented environment with dedicated staff, nutritious meal options (organic/kosher), clean facilities, and responsive administration. Children reportedly arrive excited and happy, with parents highlighting the personal attention given to each child.

Caring and nurturing teachersfamily-like atmospherenutritious meals (organic/kosher options)
Address
3050 Woodridge Ln, Northbrook, IL
Phone
(847) 272-8707
Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center in Northbrook receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, family-like environment, and nutritious meals. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with staff showing genuine care and attention to individual needs. The facility is clean and well-maintained with strong administrative support for families.

Caring and nurturing teachersfamily-like atmospherenutritious organic and kosher meals with fruits and vegetables
Address
300 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL
Phone
(224) 406-9200
Bernard Weinger Jcc At Am Shalom
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about Am Shalom synagogue and its facilities. Visitors consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging clergy and cantors, and quality of religious and educational programming. The venue is noted as beautiful and an important community gathering space.

Welcoming and friendly environmentexceptional clergy and cantorshigh-quality educational programming
Address
840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL
Phone
(847) 835-0008
Bobbie Noonan'S Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bobbie Noonan's Child Care in Palos Hills for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with strong communication between staff and parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, indicating high parent satisfaction.

Kind and caring staffattentive directors (MelissaElizabeth
Address
10155 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL
Phone
(708) 599-0101
Base Pre K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
210 Illinois Street, Park Forest, IL
Phone
(708) 606-7083
Brickton Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8622 West Catalpa, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 714-0646
Bright Horizons @ North Kennicott
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons @ North Kennicott for exceptional staff care, strong leadership, and a research-based curriculum that supports children's learning and emotional development. Families report their children thrive and are excited to attend, with many enrolling multiple children and staying for years. The center is noted for staff consistency, clear communication, and creating a welcoming, family-like environment.

Caring and attentive staff
Address
3523 N Kennicott Ave, Arlington Hts, IL
Phone
(847) 398-7004
Bright Horizons Central Loop
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
33 N La Salle, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 853-3299

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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.