Best Daycares in Pontiac, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Pontiac's 7 daycares, 5 (71%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 1 center, 1 group child care home, and 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Pontiac. 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 Pontiac
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pontiac: 4.3 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Pontiac: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pontiac: 4.4 (Sample of 7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Pontiac?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Pontiac.
- What percentage of Pontiac daycares have high quality ratings?
- 71% of Pontiac daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Pontiac?
- 1 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Pontiac.
- How do Pontiac daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Pontiac daycares average 3.0 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