Best Daycares in Oak Park, IL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 8 daycares and childcare centers in Oak Park based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Oak Park

  1. #1 — Learning Oak Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — The Day Nursery Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Glasser Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — ABC Toon Town II Educational Center Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — First United Church Nursery School Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Pilgrim Community Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Kindness Creators Intergenerational Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 Oak Park?
Learning Oak is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Oak Park 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 Oak Park?
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 Oak Park?
Childcare costs in Oak Park 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.