Best Daycares in Naperville, IL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 32 daycares and childcare centers in Naperville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Naperville

  1. #1 — Meher Montessori Academy Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Learning Is Fun Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — CUMC Children's Education Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Jubilee Kids Preschool and Childcare Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Adventures In Learning Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — School Readiness Center Inc Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Celebration Children's Center Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — Peter Pan North Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Happy Times Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — The Goddard School Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — KLA Schools of Naperville West Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — Kensington School Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — Primrose School Score: 15/100

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

  17. #17 — Discover Montessori Score: 15/100

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

  18. #18 — The Gardner School Score: 15/100

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

  19. #19 — Hobson School Score: 15/100

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

  20. #20 — Ann Reid Early Childhood Center Score: 15/100

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

  21. #21 — KLA Schools of Naperville Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — River Road KinderCare Score: 12/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Naperville KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  24. #24 — Guidepost Montessori at Downtown Naperville Score: 11/100

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

  25. #25 — Little Shepherd Day School Score: 11/100

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

  26. #26 — Naperville West KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  27. #27 — Adventures In Learning, Naperville Score: 11/100

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

  28. #28 — W 75th St Knowledge Beginnings Score: 11/100

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

  29. #29 — Primrose School of Naperville at 75th Street Score: 11/100

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

  30. #30 — Childtime Score: 11/100

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Naperville?
Meher Montessori Academy 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 (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 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.