Best Daycares in Northbrook, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Northbrook's 20 daycares, 19 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 5.0 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 15 centers and 5 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 Northbrook. 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 Northbrook
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Northbrook: 4.8 (Sample of 20).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Northbrook: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Northbrook: 4.8 (Sample of 20).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Northbrook?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Northbrook.
- What percentage of Northbrook daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of Northbrook daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Northbrook?
- 15 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Northbrook.
- How do Northbrook daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Northbrook daycares average 5.0 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