Best Toddler Care Programs in America — 2026 Rankings

Nurturing programs for children 1–2 years focused on language, motor skills, and socialization.

Top Toddler Care Daycares

  1. #1 — Little Newtons Daycare Score: 100%

    Elmwood Park, IL — Child Care Center in Elmwood Park, IL

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care, Daycare Services, Preschool, Pre K, Our Mission – Integrity, Passion for Education, Collaboration, and Safety, Fostering a Trusted, Enriching Environment for Young Learners, Tailored Programs from Infant Care to Pre K, Creative Classrooms and Play Areas, Health and Safety Protocols, Contact Information, Location, and Enrollment Process, Meet Our Executive Directors Elmwood Park, IL, Maple Grove, MN, Our Curriculum, Our Philosophy, Careers, Locations Elmwood Park, IL Infant Care, Daycare, Maple Grove, MN Infant Care, Private Kindergarten, Families Testimonials, Events, Family Handbook, Employers, (763) 402 5239, Serving ages 6 weeks 5 years, 6am 6pm, Monday Friday, 1850 North Harlem Avenue • Elmwood Park, IL 60707, (708) 395 5590, Follow us on Facebook. View full profile →

  2. #2 — University Infant Toddler Centre Score: 100%

    Edmonton, AB — University of Alberta

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care, Admissions + Programs, Colleges + Faculties, Research, Services, About U of A, Access university Wide services that support and uplift the whole U of A community., "> ">, Skip to main content Admissions + Programs Admissions + Programs Admissions + Programs Undergraduate Programs, Admission Requirements, International Admissions, Tuition + Scholarships, Deadlines, Apply Now, Programs, Tuition and Cost, Courses, Organizational Training, Funding Assistance, Experiential Learning, Embedded Certificates, Online Learning, Online On Demand Courses, English Language School, Open Studies, Inclusive Education, Colleges + Faculties Colleges + Faculties Colleges + Faculties College of Health Sciences Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, Medicine + Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy + Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Little Friends - Infant Toddler Score: 94%

    Sunnyside, NY — Little Friends School Sunyside

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Arlington Kindergarten Score: 86%

    Jacksonville, FL — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12251155194. Type: center-based. Program signals: toddler-care, preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: Toddler Care, Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — ABC Infant and Toddler Centre Score: 83%

    Ottawa, ON — Daycare Centre Ottawa

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care. View full profile →

  6. #6 — The Toddler's Den Early Learning Center Score: 80%

    Fort Worth, TX — Childcare in Fort Worth, Texas

    Programs: Toddler Care. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Faces SF Hayes Valley Child Development Center Infant and Toddlers Score: 80%

    San Francisco, CA — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/10708025139. Type: center-based. Program signals: infant-care, toddler-care. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Parker Learning Center Infant-Toddler Discovery Center Score: 74%

    Aurora, CO — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4168539253. Type: center-based. Program signals: infant-care, toddler-care. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Stepping Stones Score: 66%

    Chicago, IL — Stepping Stones Nursery School

    Programs: Find A School Near You, > Your School: Stepping Stones Nursery School, Portage Park Site Search Find a School Near You, Programs Infant Care, Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Private Kindergarten, School Age Program, Flexible Care, Elementary Schools, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Spring Break Programs, Summer Break Programs, Winter Break Programs, Language Immersion, Faith Based, Our Promise Exceptional Education, Social Development, Kindergarten Readiness, Happy Families, Caring Staff, Kindness In Action, Parent Webinars, Frequently Asked Questions, Pay Online, Careers, Site Search, Menu Menu, Referral Program. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Cadence Academy Score: 66%

    Portland, OR — Preschool & Daycare Center in Portland, OR at 334 SE 146th Ave

    Programs: Find a Preschool or Daycare Near You, > Your School: Cadence Academy Preschool, Milwaukie Site Search Find a School Near You, Programs Infant Care, Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Private Kindergarten, School Age Program, Flexible Care, Elementary Schools, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Spring Break Programs, Summer Break Programs, Winter Break Programs, Language Immersion, Faith Based, Our Promise Exceptional Education, Social Development, Kindergarten Readiness, Happy Families, Caring Staff, Kindness In Action, Parent Webinars, Frequently Asked Questions, Pay Online, Careers, Site Search, Menu Menu, Find a School Near You. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 66%

    Fort Thomas, KY — Preschool & Daycare Center in Fort Thomas, KY

    Programs: Preschool, Find a Preschool or Daycare Near You, > Your School: Cadence Academy Preschool, Fort Thomas Site Search Find a School Near You, Programs Infant Care, Toddler Care, Pre Kindergarten, Private Kindergarten, School Age Program, Flexible Care, Elementary Schools, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Spring Break Programs, Summer Break Programs, Winter Break Programs, Language Immersion, Faith Based, Our Promise Exceptional Education, Social Development, Kindergarten Readiness, Happy Families, Caring Staff, Kindness In Action, Parent Webinars, Frequently Asked Questions, Pay Online, Careers, Site Search, Menu Menu, Find a School Near You. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Apple Tree Christian Academy Score: 66%

    Dallas, TX — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5798147049. Type: faith-based. Program signals: toddler-care, after-school, summer-camp. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Toddler Care, After School, Summer Camp. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Toddler Town Day Care Score: 57%

    Evanston, IL — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/224249701. Type: center-based. Program signals: toddler-care. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Toddler Care. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Woodroffe High School Infant Toddler Preschool Program Score: 37%

    Ottawa, ON — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525534. Type: center-based. Program signals: infant-care, toddler-care, preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Which daycares offer toddler care?
Little Newtons Daycare is currently the top-ranked daycare offering toddler care based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.
What is Toddler Care?
Nurturing programs for children 1–2 years focused on language, motor skills, and socialization.
How are toddler care programs ranked?
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.