Best Daycares in Carol Stream, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Carol Stream's 18 daycares, 14 (78%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 10 centers and 8 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 Carol Stream. 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 Carol Stream
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Carol Stream: 4.5 (Sample of 18).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Carol Stream: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Carol Stream: 4.4 (Sample of 18).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Carol Stream?
- There are 18 licensed child care providers in Carol Stream.
- What percentage of Carol Stream daycares have high quality ratings?
- 78% of Carol Stream daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Carol Stream?
- 10 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Carol Stream.
- How do Carol Stream daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Carol Stream daycares average 4.0 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