Best Daycares in Chicago, IL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Chicago based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Chicago

  1. #1 — Sonnets Academy Score: 99%

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  2. #2 — Promiseland Learning Center Score: 97%

    Promiseland Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Mary Meyer School Score: 96%

    Mary Meyer School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — LadyBug and Friends Daycare & Preschool Score: 95%

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    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Mary Crane Center West Lakeview Score: 86%

    Mary Crane Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Small Strides Academy Score: 86%

    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 →

  7. #7 — The Castle Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  8. #8 — Tiny Tots Academy 1 Score: 86%

    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 →

  9. #9 — JTA Schools Score: 86%

    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 →

  10. #10 — Songbird Academy Score: 86%

    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 →

  11. #11 — Montessori Learning Center Score: 83%

    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 →

  12. #12 — Gads Hill Score: 83%

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Herzl Child-Parent Center Score: 83%

    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 →

  14. #14 — LFC*daycare Score: 81%

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Parker Child Parent Center Score: 79%

    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 →

  16. #16 — Diana's Playpen of Little Geniuses Score: 74%

    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 →

  17. #17 — Smart Learning Center Score: 74%

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — L & L Academy and Preschool, Lakeview Score: 74%

    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 →

  19. #19 — Bubbles Academy Score: 74%

    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 →

  20. #20 — Me & You Learning Academy Score: 71%

    Me and You Learning Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Tots and Tales Preschool Score: 71%

    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 →

  22. #22 — Tonantzin Preschool Score: 71%

    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 →

  23. #23 — ABC Learning Center Inc. Score: 71%

    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 →

  24. #24 — My Corner Playroom Score: 71%

    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 →

  25. #25 — Little Hands Learning Center Score: 69%

    Little Hands Learning Center is a childcare center in Chicago, IL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.littlehandspreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Wunderkind Learning Co. Score: 69%

    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 →

  27. #27 — University Kids Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    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 →

  28. #28 — Smarty Pants Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    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 →

  29. #29 — For Your Child Preschool Score: 69%

    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 →

  30. #30 — Avondale Loving Care Score: 69%

    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 →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Chicago?
Sonnets Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Chicago based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Chicago?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.