Best Daycares in Pekin, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Pekin's 15 daycares, 15 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 5 centers and 8 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 Pekin. 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 Pekin
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pekin: 4.9 (Sample of 15).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Pekin: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pekin: 4.9 (Sample of 15).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Pekin?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Pekin.
- What percentage of Pekin daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Pekin daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Pekin?
- 5 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Pekin.
- How do Pekin daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Pekin daycares average 3.5 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