Best Daycares in Grayslake, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Grayslake's 26 daycares, 19 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 10 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 12 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Grayslake. 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 Grayslake
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Grayslake: 4.3 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Grayslake: 3.7 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Grayslake: 4.4 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Grayslake?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Grayslake.
- What percentage of Grayslake daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Grayslake daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Grayslake?
- 10 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Grayslake.
- How do Grayslake daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Grayslake daycares average 3.7 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