Best Daycares in Illinois — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 1 cities in Illinois.
Top Daycares in Illinois
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#1 — Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center Score: 100%
Chicago, IL — Home/Página de Inicio
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — 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 →
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#3 — The Goddard School Score: 100%
Chicago, IL — Preschool & Daycare | Early Childhood Education
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Sonnets Academy Score: 99%
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#5 — Ladybug & Friends Daycare Score: 97%
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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#6 — Promiseland Learning Center Score: 97%
Chicago, IL — Promiseland Learning Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#7 — Happy Days Child Care Center Score: 97%
Berwyn, IL — Happy Days Child Development Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#8 — Mary Meyer School Score: 96%
Chicago, IL — Mary Meyer School
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#9 — Little Scholars Learning Center Score: 96%
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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#10 — Blair Early Childhood Center Score: 96%
Chicago, IL — Blair Early Childhood Center
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#11 — LadyBug and Friends Daycare & Preschool Score: 95%
Chicago, IL — Visit our West Loop daycare and preschool ► The best daycare in Chicago serving West Loop, South Loop, West Town, and Pilsen neighborhoods.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Children’s Land Learning Center at Park Ridge Score: 89%
Park Ridge, IL — Daycare in Park Ridge, IL | Quality Childcare & Preschool
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#13 — Mary Crane Center West Lakeview Score: 86%
Chicago, IL — Mary Crane Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#14 — Behavioral Perspectives Score: 86%
Aurora, IL — Behavioral Perspectives is a childcare center in Aurora, IL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.bpiaba.com/locations/aurora-il.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#15 — Bright Beginnings Preschool Score: 86%
Aurora, IL — Bright Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Aurora, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.discoveringfaith.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — Adventures In Learning Score: 86%
Naperville, IL — Adventures In Learning is a childcare center in Naperville, IL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.earlyadventuresinlearning.com/schools/naperville-il/.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#17 — Prairie Children Preschool Score: 86%
Aurora, IL — Prairie Children Preschool is a childcare center in Aurora, IL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.pcppta.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#18 — Kensington School Score: 86%
Naperville, IL — Kensington School is a childcare center in Naperville, IL. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.kensingtonschool.com.
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#19 — KLA Schools of Naperville Score: 86%
Naperville, IL — KLA Schools of Naperville is a childcare center in Naperville, IL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.klaschools.com/naperville.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#20 — Hinsdale Community Preschool Score: 86%
Hinsdale, IL — Hinsdale Community Preschool is a childcare center in Hinsdale, IL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://hinsdalepreschool.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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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
- What is the best daycare in Illinois?
- Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Illinois based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
- How many daycares are ranked in Illinois?
- We have ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 1 cities in Illinois. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.