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Best Church Daycare in Decatur, IL

Compare 1 church daycare in Decatur. Average rating: 4.12/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Decatur, Illinois at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.12/5
Parent reviews
88
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Decatur has 1 licensed church daycare with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.12/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 46% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 62521 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Decatur

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
    Central Christian Pre-School
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    650 W William St, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Central Christian Pre-School receives consistently high ratings from parents and staff. Parents praise the loving, kind staff, strong parent involvement in activities and events, and effective kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its Christian environment and welcoming community atmosphere.

    Loving and kind staffparent involvement in activities and field tripskindergarten preparationfriendly and caring environment
  2. 2
    Decatur Day Care Center
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    2075 East Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

    Decatur Day Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting exceptional cleanliness, caring staff, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the facility's overall quality of care and management.

    Cleanlinesscaring stafffamily-like environmentprofessional management
  3. 3
    New Horizon Family & Child Dev Center
    4.48 score
    4.7(11)

    275 East Condit, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 158 children

    New Horizon Family & Child Dev Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on its exceptional staff and specialized services for children with special needs and disabilities. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and quality facility.

    Excellent staff and teacherswelcoming and friendly environmentspecialized services for special needs and disabilitieshigh-quality facility
  4. 4
    Macon Resources INC.
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1811 S Taylor Rd, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    This facility receives consistently high ratings from reviewers who praise the caring staff and community contributions. Reviewers highlight the organization's helpful approach and engaging programs, with clients reportedly very enthusiastic about their experience.

    caring and friendly staffcommunity involvementhelpful servicesengaging programs
  5. 5
    Decatur Family Ymca
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    220 W Mckinley Ave, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    The Decatur Family YMCA receives consistently positive feedback for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and diverse amenities. Parents praise the affordability, quality instruction (particularly swim lessons), and community atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained with strong safety protocols.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership options including low-income plansdiverse amenities (pools
  6. 6
    Kid'S Castle Learing Center
    2.73 score
    2.4(19)

    4445 E Maynor, Decatur, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 243 children

    Kid's Castle Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive child experiences, with several families enrolled for multiple years. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including neglect incidents, safety issues, and a disconnect between marketing and actual care quality.

    Caring and family-like staffclean facilitychildren enjoy attendinglong-term enrollment

Rating Distribution

Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Decatur

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Decatur, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.08avg rating
16 daycares · 11 rated

Headstart Programs

3.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Decatur zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
625219
4.13
2
625267
4.07
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Decatur (33–243 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

8

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Decatur based on parent reviews

St. Paul'S Lutheran Early Learning Ctr.

5(1)

1 Bachrach Ct, Decatur, IL

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Daycare types in Decatur

Child Daycare & Preschools 16Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1

Church Daycare in Decatur, Illinois

There are 1 church daycare in Decatur, Illinois, making up 5% of the 19 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Decatur have an average rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 46% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.

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

All Church Daycare in Decatur

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St. Paul'S Lutheran Early Learning Ctr.
Church Daycare
5
Address
1 Bachrach Ct, Decatur, IL
Phone
(217) 424-9183

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Decatur, Illinois, out of 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Decatur have an average Google rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities. About 46% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Decatur, 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
Decatur offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Decatur for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Decatur 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.