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Lakefront Children's Academy, Chicago

Lakefront Children's Academy is a full service private academy with an enhanced curriculum and educational program featuring computer readiness and...

Downtown Children's Learning Place, Chicago

Downtown Children's Learning Place is a year-round center in Chicago, IL. We are open from 7:00am until 6:30pm and care for children as young as 6...

Bright Horizons at The Cook County/City of Chicago CDC, Chicago

Bright Horizons at The Cook County/City of Chicago CDC is a year-round center in Chicago, IL. We are open from 7:00am until 6:00pm and care for...

Near The Pier Development Center, Chicago

Near The Pier Development Center is a year-round center in Chicago, IL. We are open from 6:30am until 6:30pm and care for children as young as 6...

Good Shepherd's Learning Center, Oak Park

Good Shepherd's Learning Center is a center in Oak Park, IL. We are open during the academic year and closed in July and December. We are open from...

South Loop Montessori School, Chicago

South Loop Montessori School is a year-round center in Chicago, IL. We are open from 7:30am until 6:30pm and care for children as young as 8 weeks...

Urban Child Academy, Chicago

Urban Child Academy is a year-round center in Chicago, IL. We are open from 8:00am until 6:00pm and care for children as young as 15 months through 5...

Chicago Children's House Childcare, Chicago

Chicago Children's House Childcare is a year-round center in Chicago, IL. We are open from 7:00am until 6:00pm and care for children as young as 6...

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Recent Daycare Reviews in Chicago IL

Garfield Care Daycare, Chicago

"The staff are attentive to my son's needs and are very good with communicating overall. The process of them getting him enrolled and started was straight-forward, which was a" Read More

Christian L-E-G Early Learning Center, Chicago

"When you walk in a daycare you can instantly tell if it’s the right place for your child. not only did I feel sure about Christian LEG learning center, I have been overcome with" Read More

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many daycares are there in Illinois?

There are 9,803 daycares in Illinois, based on CareLuLu data. This includes 6,827 home-based programs and 2,976 centers.

How much do daycares cost in Illinois?

The average cost of daycare in Illinois is $929 per month. This is the average price for full-time, based on CareLuLu data, including homes and centers.

How many daycares accept infants in Illinois?

Based on CareLuLu data, 5,847 daycares care for infants (as well as toddlers). This includes 4,779 home-based programs and 1,068 centers.

How many daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in Illinois?

Based on CareLuLu data, 3,082 daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in Illinois.

How many daycares teach a foreign language in Illinois (Spanish, French, Chinese, etc.)?

Based on CareLuLu data, 1,872 daycares speak at least one foreign language. Spoken languages include Spanish, Polish, French, Hindi and Chinese.

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