How do I choose the right daycare in Belleville?

When choosing a daycare in Belleville, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Illinois's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Illinois) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

Headstart Programs in Belleville, Illinois (1 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Belleville?

Belleville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Illinois?

Daycare costs in Illinois typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Belleville for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Belleville

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Learning Journey

4.54 score

4.7(17)

225 S High St, Belleville, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

Learning Journey receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and a family-like environment that helps children thrive academically and emotionally.

caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication via multiple channelsengaging activities and curriculumclean facilities

Toddle Town INC.

4.52 score

4.7(14)

208 South Jackson, Belleville, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

Toddle Town Inc. receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and home-like atmosphere. Parents highlight smooth transitions between classrooms, strong communication, developmental progress in their children, and a curriculum that feels more like a school than traditional daycare. Many families have enrolled multiple children and some have remained loyal for over 20 years.

Caring and compassionate staffsmooth room transitionshome-like feelsmall class sizes

Leaps And Bounds Learning Ctr LLC

4.16 score

4.2(20)

155 Lincoln Place Ct, Belleville, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

Parents consistently praise Leaps and Bounds Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like their own, clean and well-maintained facilities, and strong communication through their app system. Multiple families report feeling at ease leaving their children and highlight the center's commitment to learning activities, outdoor space, and individual child development. All reviewers who left did so due to relocation or children starting school, not dissatisfaction.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityhot meals providedregular communication and photo updates via app

Jack & Jill Day Care & Chld Dev Ctn. INC

3.69 score

3.5(8)

725 E Main St, Belleville, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children

Jack & Jill has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's professionalism, communication, and engagement with children across multiple generations of families. However, multiple negative reviews report serious safety and neglect concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, and unresponsive management.

Professional and well-organized staffgood communication with parentscaring teacherspre-K and infant care at same location

The Tree Hut Child Center

3.51 score

3.2(8)

727 N 17th St, Belleville, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

The Tree Hut Child Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for staff compassion and curriculum quality, but significant concerns about management decisions and behavioral issue handling. Parents consistently highlight the caring nature of teachers and positive child development, though some report children were dismissed without warning due to behavior management challenges.

Caring and compassionate teachersfull curriculumfocus on diversityextended hours until 6pm

My Little School

2.72 score

2.4(20)

423 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

My Little School in Belleville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, cleanliness, daily communication via app, and safe nurturing environment. One parent had concerns about contract terms and billing practices regarding notice periods.

Caring and attentive staffdaily app updates with photos and meal/nap informationclean and bright facilityin-h

Headstart Programs in Belleville, Illinois

There are 1 headstart programs in Belleville, Illinois, making up 8% of the 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Belleville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Belleville, Illinois, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Belleville, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Illinois's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Illinois)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Belleville offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Illinois typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Belleville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Belleville must be licensed by Illinois's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

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