Best Daycares in Dekalb, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dekalb's 25 daycares, 21 (84%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.3 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 7 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 16 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 Dekalb. 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 Dekalb
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dekalb: 4.6 (Sample of 25).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dekalb: 4.3 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dekalb: 4.7 (Sample of 25).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dekalb?
- There are 25 licensed child care providers in Dekalb.
- What percentage of Dekalb daycares have high quality ratings?
- 84% of Dekalb daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Dekalb?
- 7 center-based, 18 home-based providers operate in Dekalb.
- How do Dekalb daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Dekalb daycares average 4.3 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