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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Springfield

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.

1. 1

   Home Sweet Home

   4.74 score

   5(14)

   405 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

   Home Sweet Home is a family-oriented daycare in Springfield, Illinois with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and positive developmental outcomes for children of all ages and abilities. Multiple families have multi-generational attendance, indicating strong long-term satisfaction.

   Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmosphereindividualized attention to each childsupports children with special needs
2. 2

   Nehemiah Childcare Services

   4.5 score

   5(5)

   2219 E Kansas St, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

   Nehemiah Childcare Services receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the facility for safety, cleanliness, and educational quality. Parents report their children thrive socially and academically, with several noting their children's success in kindergarten and beyond.

   Safetycleanlinesstrusteducational quality
3. 3

   The Children'S House

   4.45 score

   4.9(5)

   501 South 4th Street, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children

   The Children's House in Springfield receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and capable staff, quality care for children of various ages, and reasonable pricing. Parents report satisfaction with accommodations for dietary needs and diaper changes.

   Caring and loving staffquality childcareaccommodates dietary preferences and feeding schedulesreasonable prices
4. 4

   My Friends Discovery Center

   4.21 score

   4.3(12)

   3301 Conifer Dr, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 239 children

   Parents consistently praise My Friends Discovery Center for its compassionate, attentive staff and clean, well-organized facility. Families report their children are happy, excited to attend, and well cared for, with staff showing genuine love and concern for each child. The center is noted for strong communication, family involvement, and accommodations for special dietary and medical needs.

   Compassionate and attentive staffclean facilitycaring environmentstrong communication with parents
5. 5

   Calvary Temple Day Care Center

   4.2 score

   4.3(10)

   1730 West Jefferson, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children

   Calvary Temple Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, organization, and nurturing environment, though a significant minority report serious concerns about facility maintenance, child health issues, management problems, and communication failures.

   Caring and intentional teacherswell-organized director (Julie)children feel safe and peacefulresponsive to parent concerns
6. 6

   First Impressions

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   1145 S College St, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

   First Impressions receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, nurturing, and treating children like family. Parents highlight strong educational outcomes, excellent communication with daily updates and photos, and a safe, loving environment where children thrive from infancy through pre-K.

   Caring and attentive stafffamily-like treatment of childreneducational programming (Spanishscience)
7. 7

   Little Friends Day Care Center

   4 score

   4(6)

   910 S 8th, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

   Little Friends Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the warm, caring staff and their children's happiness at the center. However, several parents report serious concerns about management decisions, health policy enforcement, and inadequate response to behavioral incidents.

   Warm and caring staffchildren enjoy attendingstaff treat children like familygood initial handling of behavioral issues
8. 8

   Captial City Learning Center

   3.61 score

   3.4(9)

   101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

   Capital City Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, child development, and a welcoming environment. Negative reviews cite concerns about child supervision, COVID-19 safety protocols, long waitlists, and unclear enrollment policies.

   caring and attentive staffchild learning and developmentlaid-back environmentaccommodating to children with special needs
9. 9

   Building Blocks Preschool South INC

   3.35 score

   2.8(6)

   770 Apple Orchard Rd, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 284 children

   Building Blocks Preschool South has mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff behavior and child safety. While some parents praise the classroom-style setup and quick drop-off process after registration, multiple parents report rude front desk staff and serious issues with inadequate supervision of aggressive behavior among children.

   Classroom-style setupquick drop-off process after initial registrationcomparable to Eastern location
10. 10

    Building Blocks Preschool INC.

    3.23 score

    3(17)

    805 Chatham Rd, Springfield, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 383 children

    Building Blocks Preschool receives highly mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Most parents praise the caring staff, engaging educational programs, and clean facilities, reporting their children thrived developmentally and emotionally. However, some parents report unfriendly and uncommitted teachers, poor classroom management, and unhelpful front desk communication.

    Caring and engaged teachersstrong preschool curriculumclean facilitiesflexible hours (6am-6:30pm)

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