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Best Daycares in Darien, IL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Darien's 6 daycares, 5 (83%) 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 4.5 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 5 centers.

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

6
Daycares
5
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Darien

3(50%)
2(33%)
1(17%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Darien: 4.3 (Sample of 6).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Darien: 4.0 (Sample of 3).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Darien: 4.5 (Sample of 6).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Darien

Darien Park District
Darien, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kiddie Academy of Darien
Darien, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kindercare Learning Center 301270
Darien, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Mark DeLay School
Darien, IL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
The Goddard School
Darien, IL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Ready, Set, Grow, Incorporated
Darien, IL
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Darien?
There are 6 licensed child care providers in Darien.
What percentage of Darien daycares have high quality ratings?
83% of Darien daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
What types of childcare are available in Darien?
5 center-based providers operate in Darien.
How do Darien daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
Darien 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 6 Daycares in Darien