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.
| 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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Parents consistently praise Daylight Daycare for its dedicated, caring staff and strong educational curriculum. Multiple reviewers highlight the director Mrs. Lanya's communication and attentiveness, along with the family-like community atmosphere created at the center. Children reportedly show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending, with parents feeling confident in their child's safety and well-being.
- Address
- 4945 Butterfield Road, Hillside, IL
- Phone
- (708) 449-3600
- Address
- 537 W 28th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (312) 465-2172
- Address
- 555 W 115th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 568-8058
- Address
- 9714 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 731-5302
Parents report a drastic decline in care quality following a facility merger, citing neglectful staff, restrictive practices like locking children in seats, and physical aggression in the 1-2 year old class. Recent feedback also highlights dismissive leadership, unresolved billing disputes, and a toxic work environment that negatively impacts the center's atmosphere.
- Address
- 80 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (312) 913-1234
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its warm, family-like environment where staff treat children with genuine care and affection. They highlight the open-floor classroom design, excellent communication with parents through daily updates and photos, and strong developmental outcomes. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form meaningful connections with teachers.
- Address
- 800 S Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Vlg, IL
- Phone
- (847) 956-7123
- Address
- 8200 Greendale, Niles, IL
- Phone
- (847) 698-1010
Parents consistently praise Fox Valley Family YMCA's friendly and welcoming atmosphere with well-maintained facilities. Staff members are frequently highlighted for their helpfulness and attentiveness, including assistance with homework in the Kids Zone. The center offers a variety of classes and programs with no-pressure environment that appeals to families.
- Address
- 705 S Main St, Sandwich, IL
- Phone
- (815) 786-8914
- Address
- 2179 Sycamore Rd, # 103, Dekalb, IL
- Phone
- (779) 777-7152
- Address
- 1715 Dekalb Ave, Ste 101a, Sycamore, IL
- Phone
- (815) 991-9963
- Address
- 811 State Route 54 E, Clinton, IL
- Phone
- (217) 570-3105
- Address
- 1937 S Morrison Ave, Collinsville, IL
- Phone
- (618) 346-6227
This daycare center has no Google reviews. The available reviews appear to be for Salvation Army's food pantry and social services rather than the child care facility, making it impossible to assess the daycare's actual performance.
- Address
- 830 Grove Street, Dekalb, IL
- Phone
- (815) 756-7470
- Address
- 2511 S Veterans Dr, Effingham, IL
- Phone
- (217) 347-8982
- Address
- 101 S Railway St, Mascoutah, IL
- Phone
- (618) 566-7345
- Address
- 839 Darmstadt Street, St. Libory, IL
- Phone
- (618) 768-4275
- Address
- 411 S Fritz St, Lebanon, IL
- Phone
- (618) 537-2003
- Address
- 230 Ontario, Oak Park, IL
- Phone
- (708) 649-7140
- Address
- 715 Highland Ave, Oak Park, IL
- Phone
- (708) 649-7140
La Petite Academy in O'Fallon consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and warm environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, responsive management, live classroom cameras, daily updates, and quality care across all age groups from infants through school-age children.
- Address
- 940 Talon Dr, O Fallon, IL
- Phone
- (618) 624-5998
- Address
- 715 N Harvey Ave, Oak Park, IL
- Phone
- (708) 649-7140
The reviews provided are not for this daycare center but appear to be for Hines VA Hospital. No actual parent reviews for HINES CHILD CARE CENTER ASSOCIATED INC. are available.
- Address
- 5000 S 5th Ave, Bldg 1, Hines, IL
- Phone
- (708) 202-2071
- Address
- 7158 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 286-6405
Learn Together Grow Together CDC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as an exceptional, caring center with well-trained staff and an involved owner. Parents report their children develop at advanced rates, enjoy planned activities and field trips, and thrive in a safe, clean environment. The center is noted for going above and beyond typical daycare services, including school pickup/dropoff and aftercare programs.
- Address
- 1126 W 99th St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (773) 568-4769
- Address
- 303 Illinois Street, Park Forest, IL
- Phone
- (708) 747-9020
Kiddy Learning Station receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and developmental activities. However, one parent reported serious safety and hygiene concerns including inadequate diaper changes and pest control issues.
- Address
- 1340 W Algonquin Rd, # 1372, Arlington Hts, IL
- Phone
- (847) 590-9776
Jennifer's Kids Learning Center in Schaumburg receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight caring and professional staff, age-appropriate activities, clean facilities, and reasonable pricing. Children are reported to be happy, excited, and reaching developmental milestones.
- Address
- 1624 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL
- Phone
- (847) 923-5437
Parents consistently praise KinderCare South Loop for exceptional, loving care from warm and professional staff. Children show strong developmental progress and feel safe and happy attending. The center is noted for its health and safety protocols, educational programming, and caring leadership.
- Address
- 1501 S State St, Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (312) 913-1557
Parents consistently praise Lemont KinderCare as a warm, family-oriented center with highly engaged, caring staff. Children show strong academic progress and emotional development, with parents feeling confident and comfortable entrusting their care to the center. Multiple long-term families highlight the low staff turnover, excellent communication, and supportive environment as key factors in their satisfaction.
- Address
- 12404 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL
- Phone
- (630) 257-1142
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #301730 in Tinley Park for exceptional staff care, professionalism, and communication. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the warm, welcoming environment and significant developmental progress in their children. Leadership, including Director Maria Vargas and Director Danielle, receives particular recognition for genuine care and attentiveness.
- Address
- 7965 175th St, Tinley Park, IL
- Phone
- (708) 532-2466
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