Some of the Best Daycares in Cicero, IL
Of Cicero's 79 daycares, 67 (85%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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 20 centers, 17 group child care homes, and 38 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Illinois's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cicero. 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 Cicero
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cicero: 4.6 (Sample of 79).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cicero: 3.9 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cicero: 4.7 (Sample of 79).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Cicero
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cicero?
- There are 79 licensed child care providers in Cicero.
- What percentage of Cicero daycares have high quality ratings?
- 85% of Cicero daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Cicero?
- 20 center-based, 55 home-based providers operate in Cicero.
- How do Cicero daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Cicero daycares average 3.9 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