Best Daycares Near Me in Chicago — Ranked 2026

We ranked 45 daycares and childcare centers in Chicago, IL by Guide Score.

Top Daycares Near You in Chicago

  1. #1 — Mary Crane Center West Lakeview Score: 24/100

    Mary Crane Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Goddard School Score: 24/100

    Preschool & Daycare | Early Childhood Education

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — John & Mary Madden Center Score: 23/100

    Protecting children. Strengthening families.

    Programs: Programs Toggle child menu Expand Educational Services Toggle child menu Expand Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy Career Tech High School, Family Services Toggle child menu Expand Maryville Child Development Center, Maryville Crisis Nursery, Children’s Healthcare Center, Saint Catherine of Siena, Catholic Youth Organzation(CYO), Maryville Golf Academy, Behavioral Health Services Toggle child menu Expand Family Behavioral Health Clinic, Join Our Team Toggle child menu Expand Employee Benefits, Careers, Volunteer Information, Ways To Give Toggle child menu Expand Ways To Give, Donations, Charitable tax Free IRA rollover, Fulfill a Program’s Wish List, Giving Societies, Grant Awards, Planned Giving and Bequests, Events, Media Toggle child menu Expand News, Photo Gallery, Podcasts, Publications, Video Gallery, Our Mission, Our History, Maryville Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Council, Maryville Model of Care, Maryville Code of Ethics. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Promiseland Learning Center Score: 22/100

    Promiseland Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Ladybug & Friends Daycare Score: 22/100

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Bubbles Academy Score: 21/100

    Art, Play & Child Development Classes In Bucktown Chicago, IL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — LadyBug and Friends Daycare & Preschool Score: 21/100

    Visit our West Loop daycare and preschool ► The best daycare in Chicago serving West Loop, South Loop, West Town, and Pilsen neighborhoods.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Catalpa Early Childhood Center Score: 21/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/194859516. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Mary Meyer School Score: 20/100

    Mary Meyer School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Wee Care Preschool Score: 19/100

    Wee Care Preschool and Day Care Lakeview/Lincoln Park Chicago

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Me & You Learning Academy Score: 19/100

    Me and You Learning Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Montessori Gifted Prep Score: 19/100

    Trilingual Montessori Education

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Tots Land Score: 19/100

    Przedszkole

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Little Scholars Learning Center Score: 18/100

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Sonnets Academy Score: 18/100

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Blair Early Childhood Center Score: 18/100

    Blair Early Childhood Center

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — The Goddard School of Chicago (Roscoe Village) Score: 17/100

    Preschool & Daycare in Chicago, IL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Stepping Stones Score: 16/100

    Stepping Stones Nursery School

    Programs: Find A School Near You, > Your School: Stepping Stones Nursery School, Portage Park Site Search Find a School Near You, Programs Infant Care, Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Private Kindergarten, School Age Program, Flexible Care, Elementary Schools, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Spring Break Programs, Summer Break Programs, Winter Break Programs, Language Immersion, Faith Based, Our Promise Exceptional Education, Social Development, Kindergarten Readiness, Happy Families, Caring Staff, Kindness In Action, Parent Webinars, Frequently Asked Questions, Pay Online, Careers, Site Search, Menu Menu, Referral Program. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center Score: 16/100

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    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Stock Preschool Score: 16/100

    Stock School

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →