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Best Daycares in Elmhurst, IL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Elmhurst's 16 daycares, 12 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 5.0 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 13 centers and 3 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Illinois's average of 63%.

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

16
Daycares
12
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Elmhurst

12(75%)
0(0%)
2(13%)
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2(13%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Elmhurst: 4.3 (Sample of 16).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Elmhurst: 5.0 (Sample of 1).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Elmhurst: 4.3 (Sample of 16).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Elmhurst

Bethel Learning Center
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Buttons & Bows Coop Nurs I
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Elmhurst Montessori Preschool
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Elmhurst Premier Childcare Center
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Elmhurst Preparatory School of Early Lrn
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Evoy, Nancy M
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Fia Mia Academy
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kensington School of Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ladybug & Friends Daycare & Preschool
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Madani, Amatul A
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Tree Town Cooperative Nursery School Inc
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Wilson Montessori Academy
Elmhurst, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Elmhurst?
There are 16 licensed child care providers in Elmhurst.
What percentage of Elmhurst daycares have high quality ratings?
75% of Elmhurst daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
What types of childcare are available in Elmhurst?
13 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Elmhurst.
How do Elmhurst daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
Elmhurst daycares average 5.0 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

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