Best Daycares in Chicago, IL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 33 daycares and childcare centers in Chicago based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Chicago

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

    Mary Crane Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Promiseland Learning Center Score: 22/100

    Promiseland Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Ladybug & Friends Daycare Score: 22/100

    North Park daycare | North Park Child Care l Hollywood Park daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Bubbles Academy Score: 21/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — 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 →

  6. #6 — 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 →

  7. #7 — The Goddard School Score: 20/100

    Preschool & Daycare | Early Childhood Education

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Wee Care Preschool Score: 19/100

    Wee Care Preschool and Day Care Lakeview/Lincoln Park Chicago

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Me & You Learning Academy Score: 19/100

    Me and You Learning Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Montessori Gifted Prep Score: 19/100

    Trilingual Montessori Education

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Little Scholars Learning Center Score: 18/100

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — John & Mary Madden Center Score: 18/100

    Protecting children. Strengthening families.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Mary Meyer School Score: 18/100

    Mary Meyer School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Sonnets Academy Score: 18/100

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Blair Early Childhood Center Score: 18/100

    Blair Early Childhood Center

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Dever Early Childhood Center Score: 16/100

    Program Information - Pre-Kindergarten

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Stock Preschool Score: 16/100

    Stock School

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

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

    Home/Página de Inicio

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Everbrook Academy Score: 15/100

    Everbrook Academy of Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — LFC*daycare Score: 15/100

    Home - LFC*daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Stepping Stones Score: 15/100

    Stepping Stones Nursery School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Tots Land Score: 15/100

    Przedszkole

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — iLearn Center Score: 15/100

    The iLearn Center of Chicago

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — The Goddard School of Chicago (Roscoe Village) Score: 15/100

    Preschool & Daycare in Chicago, IL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Creative Kidz Learning Center Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5813992522. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Cornerstone Children's Learning Center Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6137071968. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Ravenswood Manor Child Care Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6177625464. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Rainbow School Daycare Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6359896340. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Kinder Academy Daycare Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/10945608471. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Child's World Academic Inc. Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11144470866. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Chicago?
Mary Crane Center West Lakeview 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.