Best Daycares in Melrose Park, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Melrose Park's 21 daycares, 20 (95%) 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 4.8 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 8 centers, 1 group child care home, and 12 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Melrose Park. 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 Melrose Park
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Melrose Park: 4.9 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Melrose Park: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Melrose Park: 4.8 (Sample of 21).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Melrose Park?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Melrose Park.
- What percentage of Melrose Park daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of Melrose Park daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Melrose Park?
- 8 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Melrose Park.
- How do Melrose Park daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Melrose Park 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