Best Daycares in Chicago, IL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 41 daycares and childcare centers in Chicago based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Chicago

  1. #1 — Promiseland Learning Center Score: 31/100

    Promiseland Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — LadyBug and Friends Daycare & Preschool Score: 30/100

    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 →

  3. #3 — Mary Meyer School Score: 30/100

    Mary Meyer School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Sonnets Academy Score: 29/100

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  5. #5 — Small Strides Academy Score: 27/100

    Small Strides Academy is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.smallstrideacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  6. #6 — The Castle Preschool Score: 27/100

    The Castle Preschool is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.beverlycastleacademy.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Songbird Academy Score: 27/100

    Songbird Academy is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.songbirdacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — LFC*daycare Score: 26/100

    LFC*daycare is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Chicago, IL. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: Chicago, IL. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Mary Crane Center West Lakeview Score: 26/100

    Mary Crane Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Tiny Tots Academy 1 Score: 25/100

    Tiny Tots Academy 1 is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://tinytotsacademy1.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  11. #11 — JTA Schools Score: 25/100

    JTA Schools is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://jtaschools.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Montessori Learning Center Score: 23/100

    Montessori Learning Center is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.mlcedisonpark.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Gads Hill Score: 23/100

    Gads Hill is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.gadshillcenter.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Herzl Child-Parent Center Score: 23/100

    Herzl Child-Parent Center is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.cps.edu.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Diana's Playpen of Little Geniuses Score: 22/100

    Diana's Playpen of Little Geniuses is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.dianasplaypen.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Bubbles Academy Score: 22/100

    Bubbles Academy is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bubblesacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Parker Child Parent Center Score: 22/100

    Parker Child Parent Center is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://parkercommunityacademy.weebly.com/child-parent-center.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Tots and Tales Preschool Score: 21/100

    Tots and Tales Preschool is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.totsntales.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Tonantzin Preschool Score: 21/100

    Tonantzin Preschool is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.tonantzinpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  20. #20 — ABC Learning Center Inc. Score: 21/100

    ABC Learning Center Inc. is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://abclearningcenterinc.org/home.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — My Corner Playroom Score: 21/100

    My Corner Playroom is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.MyCornerPlayroom.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Wunderkind Learning Co. Score: 20/100

    Wunderkind Learning Co. is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.wunderkindlearning.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — University Kids Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    University Kids Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://universitykidselc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Smart Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Smart Learning Center is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://smartlearningcenter.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Smarty Pants Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Smarty Pants Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.smartypantsearlylearningcenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  26. #26 — For Your Child Preschool Score: 20/100

    For Your Child Preschool is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://foryourchildpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Avondale Loving Care Score: 20/100

    Avondale Loving Care is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.avondale-lc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Twinkling Stars Preschool Score: 20/100

    Twinkling Stars Preschool is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.twinklingstarschicago.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — L & L Academy and Preschool, Lakeview Score: 20/100

    L & L Academy and Preschool, Lakeview is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.landlschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Moadon Kol Chadash Score: 20/100

    Moadon Kol Chadash is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.moadonkolchadash.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Chicago?
Promiseland Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Chicago based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Chicago?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Chicago?
Childcare costs in Chicago vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.