Find Trusted Child Care Centers Near Me in Chicago, IL
We have 604 child care centers in Chicago, IL! Compare and find the best child care center to fit your needs.
How it works
Share details about your child care center needs
Match with highly rated local child care centers near you
Compare child care center and tour the ones that best fit your family
Recent child care center reviews in Chicago, IL
CHILDRENS CREATIVE CENTER
5.0
Children's Creative Center (CCC) has been an incredible experience for our son. The facility is not only safe and caring but also a vibrant environment where learning is fun and engaging. The range of activities they offer keeps our son excited and curious every day. CCC places a strong emphasis on...
- Care member
GAN SHALOM
5.0
Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!
- Jennifer D.
EDGEWATER EARLY LEARNING CENTER
5.0
I have 2 kids attending, one has been there for a while and the other will be starting soon. The staff is fantastic and they have a great center. I trust them wholeheartedly, they've been our go-to place and and we've recommended them many times to others.
- Rob ..
BUCKTOWN ACADEMY
5.0
Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our friends and family noticed a remarkable difference in our son - his confidence soared, and his vocabulary expanded rapidly. He was just over two years old at the...
- Care member
Joyful Noise Christian DayCare
5.0
Joyful Noise is definitely a 5! I highly recommend!
- Lydia G.
Child care centers in Chicago, IL
5.0
(4)
Our academic environment goes beyond traditional teaching methods. It is rooted in a deep-seated belief that establishing meaningful connections between students and teachers is the cornerstone of achieving holistic development and outstanding academic outcomes. We understand that education is not...
5.0
"Children's Creative Center (CCC) has been an incredible experience for our son. The facility is not only safe and caring but also a vibrant environment where learning is fun and engaging. The range of activities they offer keeps our son excited and curious every...
Care member
GAN SHALOM
3480 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
Opened in 1981, Gan Shalom is Temple Sholom of Chicago’s premiere Early Childhood Education Center. We provide an enriched educational experience devoted to laying the foundation for lifelong learning and strengthening family life through the transmission of Jewish values and traditions through...
5.0
"Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!"
Jennifer D.
5.0
(2)
Edgewater Early Learning Center is a NAEYC & ExceleRate Illinois Gold rated center located 0.4 miles from the CTA Argyle Red line Station. We cater to the individual needs of each child, family and community within our care. There is a unique sense of family-centered care that truly supports the...
5.0
"I have 2 kids attending, one has been there for a while and the other will be starting soon. The staff is fantastic and they have a great center. I trust them wholeheartedly, they've been our go-to place and and we've recommended them many times to others. "
Rob ..
BUCKTOWN ACADEMY
1903-05 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(4)
Bucktown Academy is a nature-based program for children ages two through five. We provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience where children are prepared academically and socially for kindergarten. At Bucktown Academy, we believe that children learn through play within a...
5.0
"Bucktown Academy has been an incredible experience for my 3-year-old daughter and our family. I’m an early childhood educator, formally in Chicago Public Schools and now in the suburbs and was very picky on where to send my child. Everything the teachers and staff...
Care member
Joyful Noise Christian DayCare
4243 West North Ave, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(3)
At Joyful Noise Christian Daycare Center, we understand that choosing the center that is right for your child is a significant decision. For this reason, we are here to provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for your child with a dedicated team of experienced educators who are...
5.0
"When my daughter, Layla- turned 2 years old our family member that babysat her decided to move away and reunite with our family that lives in Mexico. Of course with my husband and I being full time working business owners, we were scrambling trying to find either...
Care member
City Childrens Academy
777 N Green St1st Floor, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(2)
City Children's Academy is a private childcare center/preschool located in River West (Chicago/Halsted). Our hours of operation are currently 7:30AM to 5:30PM. We offer full and part time programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks through 6 years old. Our mission is to serve the total...
5.0
"
We have had our son enrolled since he was 4 months old, so we have had him in CCA for 3 years and 8 months (he just turned 4 yrs old this weekend).
We initially chose CCA based on a few different factors, but it came down to 3 - they were close in proximity,...
Jennifer K.
Take A Break Playcare
2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Take A Break Playcare offers on demand babysitting in a playroom. Parents drop off children for staff supervised play. We accept children ages 3 months - 13 years. We do not accept any sick children.
We are not a daycare facility. At a basic level, we offer babysitting in a storefront playroom....
5.0
"Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we...
Jonathan M.
Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Ear
2550 W Addison, Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Just open in the city of Chicago!
Rayito de Sol offers a unique alternative for parents and participants to integrate their childcare with bi-lingual language immersion in a licensed and accredited program.
Rayito de Sol offers award-winning child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years...
5.0
"I recently enrolled my little one at Rayito de sol and i cannot be happier with the choice i made.
I was very nervous about leaving my child for the first time at a day care center but from the beginning they treated me like family.
Its amazing how clean and...
Manuela A.
Melissa's Professional Childcare Center
7725 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
We have openings for days, evening and overnight child care and would love to help you out with this need!!
Melissa's Professional Childcare Center has been opened for 18 years and is located at 7725 S. Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL 60649.
Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Monday-Friday....
5.0
"I had a wonderful experience with Melissa's Professional Childcare service. My children really love going there, they are fed good healthy food, they get help with their school work and are in good company with other children. The environment is clean and setup to...
Cassie L
The Nook Daycare South Loop
1929 S. Archer, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
We feature small classrooms for individualized attention. Our teachers are warm and supportive to promote positive development. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our innovative curriculum is a mix of Creative Curriculum with splashes of the Reggio Emilia approach. A deeper description of this...
5.0
"We use the Nook frequently for back up care for our 2 year old. Excellent place and never had any issues. They treat our son like he is a regular. Also have an app that frequently has many pictures of what he is doing."
Britta Y.
Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center
7622 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(4)
We are an extraordinary European childcare. We are awarded by an Illinois Excellerate Program. It's because of our warm environment, health and safety of our children, education of our employees (all teachers have Master s degree in ECE). We are not just a licensed daycare.
We offer the best care...
5.0
"I really good place for our kids"
Karina E
LadyBug and Friends - Touhy & Harlem
7652 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
To provide a holistic approach to education, where children can thrive in an environment which values their uniqueness and creates the foundation upon which they can build their future. Your child’s unique abilities and strengths will be expanded upon using our developmentally appropriate...
5.0
"Their teachers are very knowledgeable, caring and loving. The facility is very clean and the academic's are great! Our boy has really blossomed since being there! "
RICH AND LISA F.
Ladybug and Friends - West Loop
336 S Halsted St, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
To provide a holistic approach to education, where children can thrive in an environment which values their uniqueness and creates the foundation upon which they can build their future. Your child’s unique abilities and strengths will be expanded upon using our developmentally appropriate...
5.0
"We've had an awesome experience. My daughter has been there since about June. Started off in the toddler class (she was 1) and now she is in the 2's class. She adjusted really well, only took her about 2 1/2 weeks. I noticed she felt comfortable there and built a...
TASHEKA J.
CREATIVE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL
1735 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
At Creative Scholars Preschool of Chicago, we strive to build a strong foundation for your child’s love of education. With a focus on early literacy development and supporting intellectual curiosity, we promote developmentally appropriate possibilities that enable us to discover the gifts each child...
5.0
"I’ve had 2 children at Creative Scholars: one current and one recently left for PreK. We love the school as the teachers are focused on learning through play. Both girls seemed to advance quickly in milestones as they interact with teachers. Most importantly they...
Care member
LadyBug and Friends - Lakeview
1240 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL
3.3
(3)
To provide a holistic approach to education, where children can thrive in an environment which values their uniqueness and creates the foundation upon which they can build their future. Your child’s unique abilities and strengths will be expanded upon using our developmentally appropriate...
4.0
"My daughter is the 2nd kid there and since then she has had really receptive and kind teachers. Warm environment and great with communication, they stay on top of things around her needs and our needs for our daughter. She is learning a lot especially with social...
Lauren T.
Chicago Children's House
233 W. Huron, Chicago, IL
3.0
(2)
At Chicago Children's House child care's we believe that all children have an innate curiosity to learn. We believe that by offering well-rounded experiences and opportunities to learn and explore, children thrive. We are committed to providing excellent customer service within a childcare setting...
5.0
"We love CCH! Both of our boys have been there since they were infants with our oldest now in the pre-K room. The staff are wonderful and caring. I can drop off the boys without any worries knowing that they are going to have a fun-filled day full of learning, play,...
Catherine C.
NYALAH & CAM'S DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYGROUND
11836 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(4)
Nyalah & Cam’s Developmental Playground mission is to provide a safe and quality diverse learning environment that promotes independence and self-help skills where children and their families can excel and participate fully in life.
5.0
"The director and staff are very warm and welcoming. I can tell my child is being cared for properly by the warm hugs she receives in the morning at drop off. Always warm and welcoming. "
Care member
NEW PISGAH DAY CARE
8128 S RACINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
Silver Quality Rating
Bi-Monthly "Mad Science" Classes, & Art Lessons
Spanish Lesson provided by "Spanish Horizon"
Teaching Strategies GOLD Curriculum
5.0
"I chose New Pisgah Day care because they have years of service and they have been long time. I have always had great interactions and the teachers are outstanding. The teachers treat the kids nice and the directors and co leaders are all wonderful. The kids who...
Lynn T.
5.0
(1)
Growing Seeds Preschool is located at the Lincoln Park / DePaul / Lakeview neighborhood. We offer full-time, part-time and half-day programs for children ages 2 to 5 years old.
5.0
"Both of my daughters attended Growing Seeds Preschool and loved it! They were always excited to go to school and brought home wonderful projects each day. Miss Claudine and all of the teachers were so caring and treated the students with so much love and respect. I...
Gina G.
Coddled Care
2335 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Organic childcare for infants and toddlers ages 3 months - 3 years.
5.0
"We are so thankful for the excellent care given to our grandson in both the infant area and the toddler area. He has aged out now but we couldn't be happier with your wonderful beginnings in his life. Thank you to all of your special employees."
Beth H
Showing 1 - 20 of 604
Additional Child Care Center Services
Child Care Center Articles
23 easy pumpkin decorating ideas
September 18th, 2024 Classic jack-o-lanterns are cute, but they’re pretty much the default go-to when carving pumpkins. Why not go for something a little more unique this y... Read more
21 gluten-free Halloween treats kids will love
September 11th, 2024 Halloween means you and your kids are bound to be surrounded by holiday-themed treats galore everywhere wherever you turn — from drugstore aisles to th... Read more
23 Halloween party food ideas for kids
September 4th, 2024 From decorations to invitations, there’s a lot of planning that goes into a Halloween party for kids. Hands down, though, one of the hardest parts is f... Read more
17 Halloween movies for kids and where to stream them in 2024
August 29th, 2024 It’s an unwritten rule. When October draws nigh, there needs to be at least one night where you dim the lights, hunker down on the couch and watch a fe... Read more
26 Halloween party themes
September 4th, 2024 We’ve all been invited to the standard Halloween party, where the typical cobwebs, cheap clown costumes and uninspiring magicians are always the same. ... Read more
FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Chicago, IL
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Chicago, IL?
Child care centers near you in Chicago, IL provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Chicago, IL?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Chicago, IL have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Chicago, IL?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Chicago, IL. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.
Ratings for Chicago, IL child care centers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Child Care Centers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 156 reviews of the 604 listed child care centers.