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Best Daycares in Dakota, IL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Dakota's 4 daycares, 3 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 4.3 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 1 center and 2 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dakota. 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.

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Daycares
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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Dakota

2(50%)
1(25%)
1(25%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dakota: 4.3 (Sample of 4).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dakota: 4.0 (Sample of 1).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dakota: 4.3 (Sample of 4).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Dakota

Dakota Learn and Play Child Care Center
Dakota, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Fleming, Karla J
Dakota, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dakota Elementary School
Dakota, IL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Rackow, Christina M
Dakota, IL
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Dakota?
There are 4 licensed child care providers in Dakota.
What percentage of Dakota daycares have high quality ratings?
75% of Dakota daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
What types of childcare are available in Dakota?
1 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Dakota.
How do Dakota daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
Dakota 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

All 4 Daycares in Dakota