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17 Infant & Toddler Daycares in Chicago, Illinois

Find the best infant & toddler daycares in Chicago, Illinois. Browse 17 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best Infant & Toddler Daycares in Chicago

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

  1. 1

    4421 N Clark St, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 48 children

    Tiny Giants Infant Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, engaged staff, developmentally appropriate curriculum with enrichment activities, strong communication through daily updates, and family-oriented community culture. Parents highlight the center's role in supporting major developmental milestones and creating an environment where children are excited to attend.

    Caring and loving staffdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesenrichment programs (music with Mr. Rayarts and crafts
  2. 2

    1447 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 25 children

    Out On Faith Infants and Toddlers is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and thriving developmentally. The facility is noted for cleanliness, communication via app updates, engaging activities, and responsive leadership.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong child-staff bondsclean facilitydaily communication/app updates
  3. 3
    Toddler Town Daycare Too
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    5934 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 86 children

    Parents consistently praise Toddler Town Daycare Too for its caring, attentive teachers and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Families highlight strong communication, engaging activities, and leadership support as key strengths. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, indicating high parent satisfaction.

    Caring and dedicated teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsengaging educational activitiesexcellent communication with parents
  4. 4

    1702 E 87th St, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 12 children

    Parents consistently praise Bright Smiles Daycare for its caring, attentive staff and warm, family-like environment. The facility is noted for cleanliness, strong curriculum, enrichment activities, and individualized attention to children's needs. Owner Ms. Rami and her handpicked team have built a trusted center where children thrive academically and emotionally.

    Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong curriculum with homeworkenrichment activities (Spanish classes
  5. 5

    4915 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 17 children

    Parents praise South-East Asia Center Infant-Toddler for its diverse community, professional and kind staff, and dedicated leadership. The center is recognized for exceptional customer service and going above and beyond to support families. Reviews highlight the caring, compassionate approach staff takes toward students and families.

    diverse student body and staffprofessional teacherskind and caring staffstrong sense of community
  6. 6

    1325 S State St, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 56 children

    Rainforest Preschool and Infant Center in Chicago's South Loop receives consistently high praise from parents. Teachers are described as nurturing, engaging, and genuinely caring, with strong administrative responsiveness. The center is particularly noted for its creative seasonal performances and art programs.

    Caring and professional teachersresponsive administrationnurturing environmentbilingual instruction (Spanish)
  7. 7

    1345 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 68 children

    Centro Infantil Consulo Lee Corretje receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with strong praise for caring staff, bilingual education, flexible scheduling, and developmental support. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns about staff conduct, lack of accountability, and alleged mistreatment of children with behavioral challenges.

    Caring and experienced staffbilingual Spanish/English instructionflexible schedulingdevelopment
  8. 8

    2739 W Division St, # 41, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 50 children

    Centro Infantil Consulo Lee Corretje receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, bilingual education, developmental support, and strong communication through the Lillio app. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns about staff conduct, lack of accountability, and alleged mishandling of children with behavioral challenges.

    caring and supportive staffbilingual Spanish-English instructiondevelopmental progressflexibility with scheduling
  9. 9

    440 E 71st St, # 442, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 41 children

  10. 10

    3000 W Montrose Ave, # 3006, Chicago, IL · Capacity: 55 children

    Irving Park Infant Toddler Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, strong developmental learning outcomes, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. The small center size allows staff to know all children personally, and the facility offers age-appropriate classrooms with outdoor play. One parent reported their daughter regressed during her time at the center.

    Caring and knowledgeable staffdaily photo updateschild recognizes and bonds with teachersstrong verbal and reading development

Infant & Toddler Daycares in Chicago, Illinois

Finding quality infant and toddler care in Chicago is critical for working families. These 17 facilities specifically cater to children under age 3, with appropriate staff-to-child ratios and age-appropriate activities.

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

All Infant & Toddler Daycares in Chicago

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Tiny Giants Early Learning Ctr- Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Tiny Giants Infant Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, engaged staff, developmentally appropriate curriculum with enrichment activities, strong communication through daily updates, and family-oriented community culture. Parents highlight the center's role in supporting major developmental milestones and creating an environment where children are excited to attend.

Caring and loving staffdevelopmentally appropriate activitiesenrichment programs (music with Mr. Ray
Address
4421 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 683-1333
Allison'S Infant And Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
440 E 71st St, # 442, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 952-4391
Out On Faith Infants And Toddlers INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Out On Faith Infants and Toddlers is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and thriving developmentally. The facility is noted for cleanliness, communication via app updates, engaging activities, and responsive leadership.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child-staff bondsclean facility
Address
1447 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(872) 241-9334
Toddler Town Daycare Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Toddler Town Daycare Too for its caring, attentive teachers and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Families highlight strong communication, engaging activities, and leadership support as key strengths. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, indicating high parent satisfaction.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsengaging educational activities
Address
5934 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 622-9433
Bright Smiles Daycares Infant Suite
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Bright Smiles Daycare for its caring, attentive staff and warm, family-like environment. The facility is noted for cleanliness, strong curriculum, enrichment activities, and individualized attention to children's needs. Owner Ms. Rami and her handpicked team have built a trusted center where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong curriculum with homework
Address
1702 E 87th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 221-1075
South-East Asia Center Infant-Toddler Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise South-East Asia Center Infant-Toddler for its diverse community, professional and kind staff, and dedicated leadership. The center is recognized for exceptional customer service and going above and beyond to support families. Reviews highlight the caring, compassionate approach staff takes toward students and families.

diverse student body and staffprofessional teacherskind and caring staff
Address
4915 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 989-7433
Rainforest Preschool And Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainforest Preschool and Infant Center in Chicago's South Loop receives consistently high praise from parents. Teachers are described as nurturing, engaging, and genuinely caring, with strong administrative responsiveness. The center is particularly noted for its creative seasonal performances and art programs.

Caring and professional teachersresponsive administrationnurturing environment
Address
1325 S State St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 913-9793
Allison'S Infant & Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
234 E 115th St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 840-4502
Irving Park Infant Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Irving Park Infant Toddler Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, strong developmental learning outcomes, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. The small center size allows staff to know all children personally, and the facility offers age-appropriate classrooms with outdoor play. One parent reported their daughter regressed during her time at the center.

Caring and knowledgeable staffdaily photo updateschild recognizes and bonds with teachers
Address
3000 W Montrose Ave, # 3006, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 478-0305
Centro Infantil Consulo Lee Corretje
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Centro Infantil Consulo Lee Corretje receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with strong praise for caring staff, bilingual education, flexible scheduling, and developmental support. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns about staff conduct, lack of accountability, and alleged mistreatment of children with behavioral challenges.

Caring and experienced staffbilingual Spanish/English instructionflexible scheduling
Address
1345 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 342-8866
Centro Infantil Consulo Lee Corretje
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Centro Infantil Consulo Lee Corretje receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, bilingual education, developmental support, and strong communication through the Lillio app. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns about staff conduct, lack of accountability, and alleged mishandling of children with behavioral challenges.

caring and supportive staffbilingual Spanish-English instructiondevelopmental progress
Address
2739 W Division St, # 41, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 342-8866
L & L Lp Infant Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

L & L LP Infant Corp receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, structured learning activities, and frequent outdoor/indoor outings. Children reportedly thrive and enjoy attending. One parent raised serious concerns about teachers posting children on personal social media without permission.

Kind and patient teacherschild development and growthfrequent outdoor activities (zoo
Address
2346 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 883-2044
Allison'S Infant & Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
5522 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 436-3193
Peace Infants & Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

Peace Infants & Toddler Center receives highly polarized reviews. Two parents praise the nurturing, educational environment and caring staff. However, five parents report serious concerns about the owner's unprofessional and controlling management style, including withholding medical records and food from infants, micromanaging families, and dismissing parental concerns.

Nurturing and educational environmentcaring and attentive staffchildren happy to attend
Address
6242 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 942-6113
Blocks Infant Toddler Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.4

BLOCKS Infant Toddler Child Care Center has experienced significant operational and management issues according to parent reviews. While some parents praise individual staff members and caretakers, the facility is heavily criticized for unethical billing practices, poor management responsiveness, unprofessional conduct during tours, and lack of follow-up communication with prospective parents.

Staff are phenomenalCaretakers are amazingTeachers are fantastic
Address
657 S Wells St, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 765-0043
Childrens Learning Place Infant Toddler
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1681 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 292-6018
L & L Lv Infant Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools

L & L LV INFANT CORP receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, invested teachers and well-planned educational activities for infants and toddlers. Parents highlight excellent daily communication, engaging curriculum including music and Spanish lessons, outdoor time, and smooth developmental support from 12 weeks through age 2+.

Caring and invested teachersexcellent daily communication via app with photoswell-planned educational activit
Address
1228 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 666-5319

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Frequently asked questions

There are 17 infant & toddler daycares in Chicago, Illinois. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
Most infant daycare programs in Chicago accept babies as young as 6 weeks old. Some facilities accept infants starting at 8 or 12 weeks. Illinois sets specific staff-to-infant ratio requirements — typically one caregiver for every 3 to 4 infants — to ensure proper care and safety.
When evaluating infant daycare in Chicago, prioritize:
  • Low caregiver-to-infant ratios (ideally 1:3 or 1:4)
  • Experienced staff trained in infant CPR and first aid
  • Safe sleep practices following AAP guidelines
  • Clean, age-appropriate environment with proper sanitization
  • Consistent daily routines for feeding, napping, and play
  • Open communication with parents throughout the day
Infant daycare in Chicago is typically the most expensive form of childcare, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500+ per month for full-time care. The higher cost reflects the lower staff-to-child ratios required for infants and the more intensive care needs.
When selecting a infant & toddler daycare in Chicago, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Illinois's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities