Best Daycares in Carbondale, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Carbondale's 17 daycares, 12 (71%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Illinois averages of 3.8 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 7 centers and 5 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Illinois's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Carbondale. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Illinois methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Carbondale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 4.3 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 3.5 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 4.5 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Carbondale?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Carbondale.
- What percentage of Carbondale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 71% of Carbondale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Carbondale?
- 7 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Carbondale.
- How do Carbondale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Carbondale daycares average 3.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Illinois statewide average of 3.8.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Illinois?
- Illinois offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Illinois