Best Daycares in Kankakee, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Kankakee's 27 daycares, 21 (78%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.2 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 10 centers and 15 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 Kankakee. 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 Kankakee
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kankakee: 4.5 (Sample of 27).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kankakee: 3.2 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kankakee: 4.7 (Sample of 27).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kankakee?
- There are 27 licensed child care providers in Kankakee.
- What percentage of Kankakee daycares have high quality ratings?
- 78% of Kankakee daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Kankakee?
- 10 center-based, 15 home-based providers operate in Kankakee.
- How do Kankakee daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Kankakee daycares average 3.2 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