Best Daycares in Wheeling, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Wheeling's 16 daycares, 13 (81%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.3 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 12 centers and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Illinois's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Wheeling. 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 Wheeling
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Wheeling: 4.4 (Sample of 16).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Wheeling: 4.3 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Wheeling: 4.4 (Sample of 16).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Wheeling?
- There are 16 licensed child care providers in Wheeling.
- What percentage of Wheeling daycares have high quality ratings?
- 81% of Wheeling daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Wheeling?
- 12 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Wheeling.
- How do Wheeling daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Wheeling daycares average 4.3 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