Frequently Asked Questions
How many daycares are there in Illinois?
There are 9,781 daycares in Illinois, based on CareLuLu data. This includes 6,819 home-based programs and 2,962 centers.
How much does daycare cost in Illinois?
The cost of daycare in Illinois is $910 per month. This is the average price for full-time, based on CareLuLu data, including homes and centers.
How many daycares accept infants in Illinois?
Based on CareLuLu data, 5,823 daycares care for infants (as well as toddlers). This includes 4,770 home-based programs and 1,053 centers.
How many daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in Illinois?
Based on CareLuLu data, 3,072 daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in Illinois.
How many daycares teach a foreign language in Illinois (Spanish, French, Chinese, etc.)?
Based on CareLuLu data, 1,869 daycares speak at least one foreign language. Spoken languages include Spanish, Polish, French, Hindi and Chinese.