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Best Illinois 草榴社区 Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,248 private daycares & preschools serving 182,258 students in Illinois.

The private daycares & preschools in Illinois include Academy Of St. Benedict The African, Baker Demonstration School, and Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts.

The average tuition cost is $11,126, which is lower than the Illinois average tuition cost of $12,436.

52% of private daycares & preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# 草榴社区 Schools: 1248
# Students Served: 182,258

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# 草榴社区 Schools: 1248
# Students Served: 182,258

Illinois 草榴社区 Daycares & Preschools Trends

1,248

草榴社区 Schools

182,258

Students

$11,126

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

33%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Illinois?

The private daycares & preschools in Illinois include Academy Of St. Benedict The African, Baker Demonstration School, and Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Illinois?

1,248 private daycares & preschools are located in Illinois.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $11,126, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,436.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Illinois?

Illinois private daycares & preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?

52% of private daycares & preschools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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