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Best Before or After School Daycare in Highland Park, IL

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Highland Park. Average rating: 4.39/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Highland Park, Illinois at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.39/5
Parent reviews
41
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Highland Park has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 41 parent reviews averaging 4.39/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 60035 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Highland Park

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
    Ravinia Nursery School
    4.78 score
    5(18)

    686 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Parents consistently praise Ravinia Nursery School as an exceptional, warm, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The play-based curriculum effectively prepares students for kindergarten while fostering a love of learning and confidence. Families highlight the strong sense of community, lasting friendships, and highly dedicated staff as transformative aspects of their experience.

    Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and caring staffplay-based learning curriculumeffective kindergarten preparation
  2. 2
    The Children'S Center Of Lakeside
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    The Children's Center of Lakeside receives consistently high ratings from parents. Parents praise the quality programs, friendly staff, and inclusive environment for children with disabilities. One parent noted longer breaks between sessions as an area for improvement.

    Great programsfun activitieshelpful and friendly employeeswelcoming to children with disabilities
  3. 3
    Nss Beth El Paul & Sylvia Steinberg P.S.
    4.31 score
    4.5(8)

    1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

    This facility appears to be a synagogue rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise it as a welcoming, beautiful place of worship with friendly staff and community. Parents appreciate the warm atmosphere, security, and quality of religious services and events.

    Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful facilityample parkinggood security

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Highland Park

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Highland Park, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.39avg rating
9 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Highland Park zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6003510
4.39
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Highland Park (10–224 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Highland Park

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in Highland Park, Illinois

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Highland Park, Illinois, making up 10% 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 Highland Park have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.39 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Highland Park

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Highland Park Comm Nursery Schl & Dcc II
Before or After School Daycare
Address
433 Vine Ave, Highland Park, IL
Phone
(224) 765-2800

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park have an average Google rating of 4.39 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Highland Park, 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
Highland Park offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Highland Park for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Highland Park 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.