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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bloomington

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

   Montessori Children'S Centre

   4.78 score

   5(18)

   3 Yount Ct, Bloomington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

   Parents overwhelmingly praise Montessori Children's Centre for its Montessori approach, caring staff, and exceptional preparation for kindergarten. Children reportedly develop confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning in a nurturing, community-focused environment. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years and highly recommend the center.

   Montessori curriculum and individualized learning approachkind and dedicated staffstrong kindergarten preparationmixed-age classrooms with peer learning
2. 2

   Noah'S Ark Nursery School

   4.59 score

   4.8(14)

   1617 E Emerson St, Bloomington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children

   Reviews appear to be mismatched with the daycare listing, as all submitted reviews reference St. John's Lutheran Church rather than Noah's Ark Nursery School. One review mentions a preschool program at the church, but no reviews specifically address the daycare center's operations, staff, or services.

   Welcoming and friendly environmentyouth and children's programscommunity involvement
3. 3

   Scribbles Center For Learning INC.

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   1415 Woodbine Road, Bloomington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 239 children

   Scribbles Center for Learning receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring, communicative staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment that keeps children excited to attend. The center successfully serves infants through school-age children with specialized support for diverse needs.

   Compassionate and communicative staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsplay-based and academic curriculumfield trips and enriching activities
4. 4

   Child Care Connection Learning Ctr INC

   4.16 score

   4.3(6)

   12 Westport Ct, Ste A, Bloomington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

   Child Care Connection receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising staff members Mrs. Denise and Ms. Elaine for their compassionate care, professionalism, and strong communication. The facility is described as clean, safe, and providing a home-like environment where children are well-fed and eager to attend. One review raised concerns about treatment of children with special needs.

   Caring and professional staffstrong parent-child communicationclean facilitywell-fed children
5. 5

   Little Jewels Learning Center

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   210 N Williamsburg Dr, Bloomington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

   Parents consistently praise Little Jewels Learning Center for providing a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive and look forward to attending daily. The center is noted for its structured curriculum, engaging activities, caring staff, and excellent communication with parents through daily updates and photos. Multiple reviewers report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and had overwhelmingly positive experiences.

   Caring and professional staffstructured curriculum with academic contentfun activities and field tripsdaily communication via app with photos
6. 6

   Ywca Young Wonders

   3.92 score

   3.9(20)

   1201 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 255 children

   Parents consistently praise YWCA Young Wonders for its caring, welcoming staff and supportive environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form strong connections with staff members. The facility is noted for combining quality childcare with an educational curriculum and well-organized facilities.

   Caring and friendly staffstrong child-staff relationshipseducational curriculumspacious facilities
7. 7

   Heartland Head Startinc-Brigham

   3.71 score

   3.5(7)

   201 Brigham School Rd, Bloomington, IL · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 34 children

   Heartland Head Start in Bloomington receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights caring staff and teachers who make children feel comfortable, while negative reviews describe serious concerns including alleged mistreatment of special needs children, physical altercations with staff, bus transportation issues, and inadequate administrative response to incidents.

   Caring and friendly staffwelcoming environment for shy childrendedicated teachers and therapistsgood quality instruction
8. 8

   Milestones Early Learning Center

   2.16 score

   1.7(20)

   1207 Six Points Rd, Bloomington, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

   Milestones Early Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Recent positive reviews (all 5-star) praise caring staff, child development, and safe environment, with several parents attributing negative older reviews to a viral TikTok video from 4 years ago and noting current management has improved. However, older reviews cite serious concerns including administrative dysfunction, billing issues, suspected abuse/bruising incidents, unprofessional director behavior, and poor

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