Best Daycares in Riverside, IL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 31 daycares and childcare centers in Riverside based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Riverside

  1. #1 — Riverside Preschool Score: 86%

    Riverside Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://riversidepreschool.org/.

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

  2. #2 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/ca/riverside/riverside.

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

  3. #3 — Big Sky Preschool Score: 86%

    Big Sky Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bigskypreschool.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Sierra Preschool & After School Score: 86%

    Sierra Preschool & After School is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://sierrapreschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — School Time Montessori Score: 86%

    School Time Montessori is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, elementary school. Website: https://learningbeelearningcenter.com.

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

  6. #6 — We Kare Daycare and Preschool Score: 86%

    We Kare Daycare and Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.wekaredaycare.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Alvord Child Development Center Score: 86%

    Alvord Child Development Center is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.fsaca.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Project Moving Forward Score: 86%

    Project Moving Forward is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, education, community services non profits. Website: http://projectmovingforward.net/.

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

  9. #9 — Spin-Kemp Christian Preschool Score: 84%

    Spin-Kemp Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.spinningroadbaptist.org.

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

  10. #10 — St Pauls Building Blocks Preschool Score: 80%

    St Pauls Building Blocks Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://building-blks.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Little Explorers Preschool Academy Score: 77%

    Little Explorers Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.littleexploreracademy.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Kids Time Montessori Score: 74%

    Kids Time Montessori is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kidstimeusa.com/.

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

  13. #13 — First United Methodist Church Preschool Score: 71%

    First United Methodist Church Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fumcor.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Discovery Montessori Home School Score: 71%

    Discovery Montessori Home School is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.discoverymontessoririverside.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Cottonwood Montessori Score: 71%

    Cottonwood Montessori is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.cottonwoodmontessorischools.com.

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

  16. #16 — Pat-a-Cake Preschool Score: 69%

    Pat-a-Cake Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.weecare.co/daycare/pat-a-cake.

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

  17. #17 — Mission Grove KinderCare Score: 66%

    Mission Grove KinderCare is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

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

  18. #18 — Champions at Tomas Rivera Elementary Score: 66%

    Champions at Tomas Rivera Elementary is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, after school program, education.

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

  19. #19 — Canyon Crest KinderCare Score: 66%

    Canyon Crest KinderCare is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

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

  20. #20 — The Learning Experience - Riverside Score: 63%

    The Learning Experience - Riverside is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.thelearningexperience.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Kidd Street Preschool Score: 60%

    Kidd Street Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mulberrychildcare.com.

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

  22. #22 — Mahinda Chintha Jayaratna INC Score: 60%

    Mahinda Chintha Jayaratna INC is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childrensmontessoriofriverside.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Little Stars Preschool Score: 60%

    Little Stars Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littlestarsmontessoripreschool.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Riverside County Office of Education Stokoe Head Start Score: 57%

    Riverside County Office of Education Stokoe Head Start is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  25. #25 — La Petite Academy Score: 57%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.lapetite.com/your-local-school/riverside-ca-7196/.

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

  26. #26 — Riverco Office of Education Arlanza Head Start Score: 57%

    Riverco Office of Education Arlanza Head Start is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  27. #27 — Jurupa Head Start-Preschool Score: 57%

    Jurupa Head Start-Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.jusd.k12.ca.us/departments/education/hsp.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — La Petite Academy on Collett Ave. Score: 57%

    La Petite Academy on Collett Ave. is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.lapetite.com/7196/.

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

  29. #29 — Abey Childcare/Preschool Score: 49%

    Abey Childcare/Preschool is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  30. #30 — Ready, Set, Grow In Home Pre School Score: 49%

    Ready, Set, Grow In Home Pre School is a childcare center in Riverside, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, 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 Riverside?
Riverside Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Riverside 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 Riverside?
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 Riverside?
Childcare costs in Riverside 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.