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Recent daycare reviews in Joliet, IL

Angel's Playground Daycare

5.0

I highly recommend Angels Playground Daycare, they received 2 meals and snacks in between. They have interactive play as well as learning lessons that prepare the little ones for Pre-k. It’s always clean and tidy. My daughter was enrolled up until she started kindergarten & she still will ask when...

- Care member

MLH Early Education

5.0

My children love MLH! My youngest is enrolled in the pre-k program with Ms. Kera and already knows his alphabet, some sight words, colors, numbers, some Spanish and ASL! They get to work on computers (which he loves), and have a new Lego corner and reading nook. My two older ones are in school and...

- Jennifer J.

Takecare-daycare Llc

5.0

Awesome Daycare great staff great curricular

- Daniel F

Learning By Love Daycare

5.0

These are 2 of the nicest women I've ever met. Extremely patient and incredibily kid to the kids, so much so that I cant get my son to leave. From the arts and crafts to the animated story time, they are definitely worth your time!

- Jennica E

Kidz@play

5.0

My children attended there over the summer and loved it! They went to the library every week and went to the zoo!

- Jennifer V.

Daycares in Joliet, IL

Angel's Playground Daycare

Angel's Playground Daycare

2118 Dartmoor Dr, Joliet, IL

5.0

(2)

I am a Licensed Home Daycare. I provide a safe and loving environment for children 3mo-12yrs old. I offer am/pm snacks, breakfast and lunch. I teach a basic curriculum that prepares children for Pre-K. We do lots of fun interactive activities and crafts. We are a smoke and pet free home. *I accept...
5.0
"I highly recommend Angels Playground Daycare, they received 2 meals and snacks in between. They have interactive play as well as learning lessons that prepare the little ones for Pre-k. It’s always clean and tidy. My daughter was enrolled up until she started...

Care member


MLH Early Education

MLH Early Education

3205 Wexford Lane, Joliet, IL

5.0

(17)

In 2015, Jennifer Brosnahan and Stepping Stones School-Age & Youth Program merged with Kera Lewis and Mother Little Helper Daycare and Group Home to form MLH Early Education Foundation. Our businesses merged and created a structural foundation to include the whole child. Since Jennifer and Kera...
5.0
"My children love MLH! My youngest is enrolled in the pre-k program with Ms. Kera and already knows his alphabet, some sight words, colors, numbers, some Spanish and ASL! They get to work on computers (which he loves), and have a new Lego corner and reading nook....

Jennifer J.


Takecare-daycare Llc

Takecare-daycare Llc

1127 Heron Circle, Joliet, IL

5.0

(1)

Takecare-Daycare LLC, offers you and your family. safe & secure environment CPR, First-Aid, Licensed Nurse Provider Licensed through DCFS/CCR&R Program Full-time/Part-time Before & After School Care Nutritious Meals Thru Daycare Resources Curriculum/Activities Provided Affordable Tuition
5.0
"Awesome Daycare great staff great curricular"

Daniel F


Joliet Early Learning Center

Joliet Early Learning Center

500 Parks Ave, JOLIET, IL

Joliet Early Learning Center provides high quality, affordable early childhood education programs for children from infancy through school age. This center utilizes a unique “learn by doing” approach that allows children to explore and understand the world around them. This center is staffed by...

School House Daycare

School House Daycare

1 West Theodore Street, Joliet, IL

Get $20 off your weekly tuition when you enroll full-time in the month of January 2020. We're a year-round, Eco-Friendly Family Childcare and Early Learning Program licensed for up to 16 children, ages 3 months to 12 years old. Our toys are Green Toys made from recycled milk cartons without the...

"mama Chuy" Day Care

"mama Chuy" Day Care

1606 Oneida St, Joliet, IL

MAMA CHUY DAY CARE do you need care for your children? We are a home day care and we can take care of children within the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. If your children attend Marycrest early childhood center, the bus can pick up and drop them of at Mama Chuy day care. We accept DHS or cash...

Anita's In Home Daycare

Anita's In Home Daycare

Indian Springs Ct, Joliet, IL

Hello parents! As a parent of 3, I, myself understand the importance of germs, and how sickness can affect your busy day to day lives which is why I pride in caring for a total of 6 kids per day only. It helps reduce germs and with two teachers, we provide more one on one care which allows us to...

Kelly Kapellas

Kelly Kapellas

1330 Glenwood, Joliet, IL

Hi! My name is Kelly and I have been providing care in my home for 8 years. We are looking for new friends to join us! I strive to provide a home away from home atmosphere for your little one, with play based care that includes music, dancing, reading, and imaginative play. We are located near the...

Foundation Of Knowledge Children's Academy

Foundation Of Knowledge Children's Academy

1118 Hummingbird Circle, Joliet, IL

Welcome to Foundation of Knowledge Children's Academy. We are a small licensed family child care facility. We are different than a Day Care Center because we limit the number of children that are enrolled. By staying small we can provide the quality care and nurturing atmosphere that your...

EduCare Learning Center

EduCare Learning Center

3171 T Hickey Ave, Joliet, IL

EduCare focuses on developing meaningful experiences, and creating a nurturing environment for your child to learn, grow and achieve. We provide pre-school, private kindergarten, and before and after school for children from 2-12.

Grandma's House Childcare

Grandma's House Childcare

401 Fairlane Dr., Joliet, IL

Experienced family daycare. Caring for ages 3 months through 12 years. Infants, preschool age, before and after school care. School transportation provided. Meals and snacks provided. Crafts! Big fenced yard for outdoor play. Couple together for over 30 years, have been being asked to babysit since...

Learning By Love Daycare

Learning By Love Daycare

1131 Heron Circle, Joliet, IL

5.0

(1)

I have been working with children for over 28 years and I work with my daycare partner who has been working with children for 6 years and we both have education in this field. We are two very experienced daycare teachers who are running an in-home daycare that is curriculum based. Every day we will...
5.0
"These are 2 of the nicest women I've ever met. Extremely patient and incredibily kid to the kids, so much so that I cant get my son to leave. From the arts and crafts to the animated story time, they are definitely worth your time!"

Jennica E


Kidz@play

Kidz@play

334 Marble St, Joliet, IL

5.0

(1)

I have 15+ years experience caring for children. I have a degree in Child Development and am CPR/First Aid certified. I also have 3 children of my own. I have a large fenced in backyard, where we like to spend most of our time on nice days! Your child will be treated like one of my own! We also...
5.0
"My children attended there over the summer and loved it! They went to the library every week and went to the zoo!"

Jennifer V.


Mary Sears Childrens Academy provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Joliet, Illinois, for kids from Infant, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to...
5.0
"I couldn't be more satisfied. The staff is caring, compassionate, genuine, and you can just tell that they care deeply for every single child over there. "

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Grace Child Care Center

1718 Avalon Ave, Joliet, IL

4.0

(1)

Grace Child Care Center is a ministry of the Grace United Methodist Church that offers early care and education services to children ages 6 weeks and up. The center features a gymnasium and spacious outdoor play areas where children can play, interact, and have fun. The company focuses on developing...
4.0
"They've done a really good job with my daughters. I appreciate the work that they do."

Brad B


Little Red School House

713 Richmond St, Joliet, IL

5.0

(1)

Little Red School House located in Joliet Illinois is a licensed childcare center that provides a nurturing and safety environment to children under its care since 1968. It caters to children ages 2 until 6. The center has a capacity of 30 children at the maximum. It offers programs in creative...
5.0
"My son Ena Dorcoo is now 14yrs old and he attended The Little Red School house . He always recalls the St. Patricks Day Celebration. I was never concerned about him whenever I dropped him off. I was very pleased with the interaction and I introduction to the a...

Cassandra H.


MARY SEARS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

300 CATERPILLAR DR, JOLIET, IL

5.0

(8)

5.0
"My name is Eva Leon, and I take 4 of my children to Mary Sears Academy, and I highly recommend this Academy for infants, toddlers and school aged kids. The staff are amazing at what they do, they are very kind and patient with the children. They create an...

Miranda L.


Kaitlyn's Day Care Center

Kaitlyn's Day Care Center

716 Wilcox Street, Joliet, IL

Hello! My name is Kaitlyn, I am a married mom of 2 little boys. I currently have 2 openings in my home daycare. I am 100% committed to provide a caring, structured, safe/clean and fun environment for the children I care for. I have excellent references. My hours of operation are 6:00 am - 6:00 pm...

Susan's Home Daycare

Susan's Home Daycare

1005 Meadowsedge Lane, Joliet, IL

Home daycare reopening July 18th!!! Full and Part time care! Infants thru 3yrs old! HEALTHY MEALS! Breakfast, 2 snacks and lunch served daily! Fun and Educational learning! Children WILL NOT be sat in front of a TV! Fun and exciting field trips! Nearby parks! My rates are...

Divine Drive

Divine Drive

6422 Roth Dr, Joliet, IL

Thank you for visiting Divine-Drive where we are "Gracefully Connecting People - Place to Place." We have been blessed with the ability of making your life a little easier by providing affordable, safe and reliable door-to-door transportation service 7 days a week, 24hrs a day. We strive to keep our...

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Ratings for Joliet, IL daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Daycares in Joliet, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.