Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Joliet, IL

Our top licensed picks in Joliet — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing. 12 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 12 licensed centers in Joliet, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Growing Minds Joliet #395

Joliet, IL · 60432

Head Start Capacity 106 2 years - 12 years
2

Joliet Children's Place #396

Joliet, IL · 60433

Before & After School Care Capacity 99 3 years - 5 years
3

Waukegan Cloud Nine Kids #346

Joliet, IL · 60432

Preschool Capacity 64 2 years - 5 years
4

Nurturing Hearts Waukegan #347

Joliet, IL · 60433

Head Start Capacity 59 2 years - 12 years
5

Elgin Little Stars Daycare #171

Joliet, IL · 60431

Head Start Capacity 57 2 years - 12 years
6

Chicago Precious Moments #221

Joliet, IL · 60432

Infant Care Capacity 56 5 years - 12 years
7

Happy Days Joliet Daycare #397

Joliet, IL · 60431

Infant Care Capacity 56 5 years - 12 years
8

Little Genius Waukegan #345

Joliet, IL · 60431

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 56 6 weeks - 5 years
9

Chicago Golden Gate Daycare #222

Joliet, IL · 60433

Montessori Capacity 53 6 weeks - 12 years
10

Elgin Childcare Academy #170

Joliet, IL · 60433

Preschool Capacity 53 2 years - 5 years

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