Best Daycares in Wheaton, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Wheaton's 17 daycares, 14 (82%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 4.5 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 12 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 3 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 Wheaton. 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 Wheaton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Wheaton: 4.6 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Wheaton: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Wheaton: 4.5 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Wheaton?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Wheaton.
- What percentage of Wheaton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 82% of Wheaton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Wheaton?
- 12 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Wheaton.
- How do Wheaton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Wheaton 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