Best Daycares in Naperville, IL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 36 daycares and childcare centers in Naperville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Naperville

  1. #1 — Adventures In Learning Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Kensington School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  3. #3 — KLA Schools of Naperville Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Meher Montessori Academy Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Learning Is Fun Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — CUMC Children's Education Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Religious organization, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Guidepost Montessori at Downtown Naperville Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Jubilee Kids Preschool and Childcare Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Adventures In Learning, Naperville Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Happy Times Preschool Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Primrose School of Naperville at 75th Street Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — KLA Schools of Naperville West Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Primrose School Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Discover Montessori Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Elementary school. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Hobson School Score: 77%

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

  17. #17 — Celebration Children's Center Score: 76%

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

  18. #18 — School Readiness Center Inc Score: 71%

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

  19. #19 — Ann Reid Early Childhood Center Score: 71%

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

  20. #20 — The Gardner School Score: 69%

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

  21. #21 — River Road KinderCare Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Score: 60%

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

  23. #23 — Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool Score: 60%

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

  24. #24 — Peter Pan North Preschool Score: 60%

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

  25. #25 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Naperville KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  27. #27 — Naperville West KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  28. #28 — W 75th St Knowledge Beginnings Score: 57%

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

  29. #29 — Little Shepherd Day School Score: 49%

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

  30. #30 — Naperville Montessori School Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Naperville?
Adventures In Learning is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Naperville 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 Naperville?
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 Naperville?
Childcare costs in Naperville 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.