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
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#1 — Sonnets Academy Score: 99%
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#2 — Promiseland Learning Center Score: 97%
Promiseland Learning Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — Mary Meyer School Score: 96%
Mary Meyer School
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — LadyBug and Friends Daycare & Preschool Score: 95%
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Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#5 — Mary Crane Center West Lakeview Score: 86%
Mary Crane Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#6 — LFC*daycare Score: 81%
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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#7 — Small Strides Academy Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#8 — The Castle Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#9 — Tiny Tots Academy 1 Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#10 — JTA Schools Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
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#11 — Songbird Academy Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Montessori Learning Center Score: 74%
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
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#13 — Gads Hill Score: 74%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#14 — Herzl Child-Parent Center Score: 74%
Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
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#15 — Me & You Learning Academy Score: 71%
Me and You Learning Academy
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#16 — Parker Child Parent Center Score: 70%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#17 — Bright Horizons Score: 66%
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4775993695. Type: corporate. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#18 — Diana's Playpen of Little Geniuses Score: 66%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#19 — Smart Learning Center Score: 66%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#20 — L & L Academy and Preschool, Lakeview Score: 66%
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#21 — Bubbles Academy Score: 66%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#22 — Kids & Company Score: 64%
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11949220387. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#23 — Rainbow School Daycare Score: 63%
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 →
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#24 — Kinder Academy Daycare Score: 63%
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 →
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#25 — Tots and Tales Preschool Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#26 — Tonantzin Preschool Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#27 — ABC Learning Center Inc. Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#28 — My Corner Playroom Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#29 — Little Hands Learning Center Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#30 — Wunderkind Learning Co. Score: 60%
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.