3 Before or After School Daycare in Skokie, Illinois

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Skokie

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

   Tiny Tot Preschool & Kindergarten

   4.67 score

   5(10)

   4346 Howard St, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

   Tiny Tot Preschool & Kindergarten in Skokie receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and play-based learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication and developmental support from teachers. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's long-standing reputation and express strong confidence in the quality of care provided.

   Warm and caring staffplay-based learning environmentdevelopmental supportpotty training assistance
2. 2

   Creative Paths Learning Center INC

   4.62 score

   5(8)

   5129 Dempster St, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

   Parents consistently praise Creative Paths Learning Center (also referenced as Happy Day Educare) for its safe, clean, and nurturing environment with genuinely caring owners and staff. The center is noted for strong communication with parents, thoughtful curriculum balancing education and play, and attention to nutrition with organic meals. Children reportedly look forward to attending and parents feel at ease knowing their children are well cared for.

   Kind and caring owners (Sam and Grace) who are hands-on and involvedattentive and qualified staffclean facilitydaily photo and app-based communication updates
3. 3

   Mosaic Montessori / Early Chldhd Center

   4.35 score

   4.5(12)

   4700 Oakton St, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

   Mosaic Montessori Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring and compassionate teaching staff, strong educational Montessori program, and safe environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially while feeling secure in the center's care.

   Caring and compassionate teacherswarm and educational programchildren's learning and developmentflexible scheduling
4. 4

   Swift Child Care

   4.3 score

   4.6(5)

   8064 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

   Swift Child Care in Skokie receives high praise from parents for its friendly and supportive staff. Parents consistently highlight clean, spacious, and well-organized classrooms where children enjoy attending. The center is noted for flexibility with scheduling and maintaining strong relationships with families over many years.

   friendly and helpful staffclean classroomsspacious and well-organized facilitiessupportive and flexible with scheduling
5. 5

   Swift Child Care

   4.3 score

   4.6(5)

   8260 Elmwood Ave, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 147 children

   Swift Child Care in Skokie receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the friendly and helpful staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean, spacious, and well-organized classrooms, with children enjoying attending. The facility is noted for flexibility with scheduling and has maintained strong family relationships over many years.

   Friendly and helpful staffclean and spacious classroomswell-organized environmentflexible scheduling
6. 6

   Swift Child Careinc

   4.25 score

   4.5(5)

   8106 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

   Swift Child Care receives mostly positive feedback praising teachers, the infant program, and facility quality. However, one parent with a high-energy child reported significant frustration with rigid classroom management practices, lack of individualized attention, and inadequate strategies for children with behavioral challenges.

   Excellent infant programcaring and nurturing teachersnice facilityhelpful staff
7. 7

   Mosaic Early Childhood Center

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   4023 Dempster St, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children

   Parents consistently praise Mosaic Early Childhood Center for its caring, professional staff, clean facility, and strong communication through daily photos and videos. Children show notable developmental progress across academic, social, and motor skills. The center is commended for transparent operations, quality nutrition with freshly prepared meals, and flexible scheduling.

   Caring and professional teachersclean facilitywell-balanced nutrition with on-site meal preparationdaily communication and photo/video updates via app
8. 8

   Mosaic Early Childhood Infant Center

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   4035 Dempster St, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

   Parents consistently praise Mosaic Early Childhood Infant Center for its clean facilities, caring and professional staff, and strong communication with families through daily photos and videos. The center is commended for well-balanced nutrition, curriculum-focused learning, and organized administration. Multiple parents report their children have shown noticeable developmental progress and emotional growth while in care.

   Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and patient teachersresponsive and organized administrationdaily communication via Brightwheel app with photos/videos
9. 9

   Cradles Cribs & Crayons

   3.93 score

   3.9(13)

   9000 Kildare Avenue, Skokie, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

   Cradles Cribs & Crayons in Skokie receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, stable staff and a strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently praise the warm environment, engaging activities, and sense of trust in their children's care.

   Staff longevity and low turnoverfamily-like atmospherecaring and dedicated teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergarten

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