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Best Church Daycare in Dolton, IL

Compare 2 church daycare in Dolton. Average rating: 3.79/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Dolton, Illinois at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
3.79/5
Parent reviews
34
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Dolton has 2 licensed church daycare with 34 parent reviews averaging 3.79/5.The largest concentration is in 60419 with 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dolton

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
    Discovery Child Care INC
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

    Parents consistently praise Discovery Child Care Inc (also referred to as Fundamentals of Learning) for its nurturing environment, engaged staff, and educational programs. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents appreciate the cleanliness, nutritious meals, and caring approach to child development. The director, Mrs. Lisa, receives particular recognition for her professionalism and flexibility.

    Warm and inviting atmosphereengaging educational activitiesprofessional and caring staffclean facility
  2. 2
    Saved By Grace Childcare Learning Center
    3.95 score
    3.9(6)

    14226 Grant St, Dolton, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

    Saved by Grace Childcare has mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication, and long-term employee retention. However, some parents report organizational issues, unclear enrollment policies, and concerns about favoritism toward staff children.

    Excellent communication through multiple channelscaring and friendly staffhigh staff retentionsafety-focused environment
  3. 3
    Bottles2books Quality Childcare Acad INC
    3.89 score
    3.8(6)

    695 E Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Bottles2Books has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the educational approach, child development, and staff care. Negative reviewers report serious operational issues including staffing shortages, poor communication, missing items, injuries, and allegations of physical discipline.

    Educational curriculumchild development and learning outcomeswilling attendanceclean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Dolton

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

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 34 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.52avg rating
8 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.45avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Dolton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6041910
3.79
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Dolton (27–148 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Dolton based on parent reviews

Loving Arms Before & After School

5

14801 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL

Saved By Grace Childcare Learning Center

3.9(6)

14226 Grant St, Dolton, IL

Saved by Grace Childcare has mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication, and long-term employee retention. However, some parents report organizational issues, unclear enrollment policies, and concerns about favoritism toward staff children.

Excellent communication through multiple channelscaring and friendly staffhigh staff retention

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Daycare types in Dolton

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Church Daycare 2

Church Daycare in Dolton, Illinois

There are 2 church daycare in Dolton, Illinois, making up 20% of the 10 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 Dolton have an average rating of 3.79 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 29% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 34 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Dolton, 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 Dolton

Showing 2 results

Loving Arms Before & After School
Church Daycare
5
Address
14801 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL
Phone
(708) 362-1697
Saved By Grace Childcare Learning Center
Church Daycare
3.9

Saved by Grace Childcare has mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication, and long-term employee retention. However, some parents report organizational issues, unclear enrollment policies, and concerns about favoritism toward staff children.

Excellent communication through multiple channelscaring and friendly staffhigh staff retention
Address
14226 Grant St, Dolton, IL
Phone
(708) 487-1979

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 church daycare daycares in Dolton, Illinois, out of 10 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 Dolton have an average Google rating of 3.79 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 29% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Dolton, 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
Dolton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Dolton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dolton 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.