Best Daycares in Hazel Crest, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hazel Crest's 25 daycares, 17 (68%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 6 centers and 17 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hazel Crest. 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 Hazel Crest
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hazel Crest: 4.3 (Sample of 25).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hazel Crest: 3.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hazel Crest: 4.4 (Sample of 25).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hazel Crest?
- There are 25 licensed child care providers in Hazel Crest.
- What percentage of Hazel Crest daycares have high quality ratings?
- 68% of Hazel Crest daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Hazel Crest?
- 6 center-based, 17 home-based providers operate in Hazel Crest.
- How do Hazel Crest daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Hazel Crest 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 3.8.
- 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