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Best Daycares in Lake Forest, IL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Lake Forest's 10 daycares, 9 (90%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 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.

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

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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Lake Forest

9(90%)
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1(10%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Forest: 4.8 (Sample of 10).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Forest: 4.0 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Forest: 5.0 (Sample of 10).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Forest

1st Presbyterian Preschool Program
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dearhaven Childcare and Learning Center
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Gorton Children's Learning Center
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kinderhaven
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Montessori School of Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Children's Center at Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Episcopal Preschool Inc
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Winter Club of Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lake Forest High School's Little Scouts
Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lake Forest?
There are 10 licensed child care providers in Lake Forest.
What percentage of Lake Forest daycares have high quality ratings?
90% of Lake Forest daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
What types of childcare are available in Lake Forest?
10 center-based providers operate in Lake Forest.
How do Lake Forest daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
Lake Forest daycares average 4.0 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

All 10 Daycares in Lake Forest