Best Daycares in Rock Island, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Rock Island's 48 daycares, 43 (90%) 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 4.8 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 6 centers and 40 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Illinois's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Rock Island. 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 Rock Island
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Rock Island: 4.7 (Sample of 48).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Rock Island: 3.5 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Rock Island: 4.8 (Sample of 48).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Rock Island?
- There are 48 licensed child care providers in Rock Island.
- What percentage of Rock Island daycares have high quality ratings?
- 90% of Rock Island daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Rock Island?
- 6 center-based, 40 home-based providers operate in Rock Island.
- How do Rock Island daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Rock Island 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