Best Church Daycare in Peoria, IL

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Peoria

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

   Salem Lutheran Church Nursery School

   4.58 score

   5(7)

   1700 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

   Salem Lutheran Church Nursery School in Peoria receives consistently positive reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring, communicative staff, small class sizes allowing individual attention, strong kindergarten preparation, clean facilities, and reasonable pricing. Children reportedly thrive both academically and socially.

   caring and dedicated teachersexcellent communication with parentssmall class sizes with individual attentionstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
2. 2

   Neighborhood House Day Care Ct

   4.58 score

   4.8(13)

   1020 South Matthew Street, Peoria, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children

   Neighborhood House Day Care CT in Peoria receives consistently high praise from community members. The facility is recognized not only for child care and after-school programs, but also for its broader community impact including meals on wheels, food pantry services, and GED classes. Parents and patrons highlight excellent staff, well-maintained facilities, and strong community contribution.

   Well-maintained facilityfriendly and courteous staffgood food qualitycomprehensive programs (child care
3. 3

   Everyday Discoveries Preschool & Daycare

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   8823 N Industrial Rd, Peoria, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 138 children

   Parents consistently praise Everyday Discoveries for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. All reviews highlight visible child development, cleanliness, educational activities, and strong communication with families. The facility is frequently described as feeling like a second home where children thrive both socially and academically.

   Caring and professional staffclean and well-maintained facilityeducational and varied activitiesstrong parent communication
4. 4

   Redeemer Lutheran Preschool & Child Care

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   6801 N. Allen Road, Peoria, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children

   Redeemer Lutheran Preschool & Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the center's educational curriculum, faith-based approach, supportive staff, and comprehensive community assistance programs including food pantry services and financial aid. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially while looking forward to attending.

   Education-centered curriculumfaith-based programwarm and friendl
5. 5

   Polliwogs Child Care

   4.45 score

   4.7(9)

   6521 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

   Polliwogs Child Care in Peoria receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (7 five-star ratings) praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and family-oriented atmosphere. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about toddler room supervision, staff responsiveness to parent concerns, and administrative handling of billing inquiries.

   Caring and nurturing staffsmall class sizeseducational activities and curriculumclean and safe facility
6. 6

   Northminster Presbyterian Church

   4.41 score

   4.6(11)

   10720 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

   Northminster Presbyterian Church's Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the Christ-focused environment, caring staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained and offers quality preschool programs. However, the program has significant capacity limitations with a lengthy waiting list for the 2-year-old program.

   Christ-centered curriculumcaring and accessible teachers and staffwelcoming family atmospherewell-maintained facility
7. 7

   Appletree Academy INC.

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   1601 W Alta Rd, Peoria, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

   AppleTree Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, welcoming staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and educational programming. Parents highlight excellent communication through apps and updates, successful child development outcomes, and a warm, home-like environment that helps children thrive across all age groups from infants through preschool.

   Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-organized facilitywelcoming environmentexcellent parent communication
8. 8

   Pals Preschool And Kindergarten

   4.37 score

   4.5(14)

   2327 West Willow Knolls Rd.#4, Peoria, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 147 children

   PALS Preschool and Kindergarten receives universal praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented facility with attentive staff and strong educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the teachers' genuine care for children, regular communication through photos and updates, and the welcoming environment that makes them feel confident leaving their children there.

   caring and attentive staffdaily updates and photos via Brightwheel appclean facilitystrong emotional guidance and teaching
9. 9

   123 You-N-Me Preschool INC.

   4.32 score

   4.5(9)

   809 W Detweiller Dr, Peoria, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

   123 You 'N Me Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as caring, attentive, and individually responsive to each child. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, safety measures, educational programming, and long-standing owner involvement. One parent raised concerns about closure decisions during minor weather/power issues and full-day payment policies.

   Caring and responsive staffindividualized attentionowner involvementsafe environment with security measures
10. 10

    First Federated Church Preschools

    4.32 score

    4.5(9)

    3601 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

    First Federated Church Preschools receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the knowledgeable and personal staff, strong faith-based community, and quality children's programming. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and professional care. One negative review cited rudeness from staff when calling.

    knowledgeable and personal stafffaith-based communitychildren love teachersprofessional care

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