Best Daycares in E Saint Louis, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of E Saint Louis's 43 daycares, 38 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Illinois's statewide rate of 79%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Illinois averages of 3.7 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 9 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 32 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 E Saint Louis. 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 E Saint Louis
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in E Saint Louis: 4.7 (Sample of 43).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in E Saint Louis: 3.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in E Saint Louis: 4.8 (Sample of 43).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in E Saint Louis?
- There are 43 licensed child care providers in E Saint Louis.
- What percentage of E Saint Louis daycares have high quality ratings?
- 88% of E Saint Louis daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 79% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in E Saint Louis?
- 9 center-based, 34 home-based providers operate in E Saint Louis.
- How do E Saint Louis daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- E Saint Louis daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Illinois statewide average of 3.7.
- 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