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Licensed Daycare in Naperville, Illinois

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Naperville?

Statewide averages in Illinois run roughly $1340/month for infants and $960/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Naperville daycares?

All licensed Illinois centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Naperville typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Naperville?

Illinois families can apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) via IDHS (intake: (877) 202-4453). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,340/mo

Illinois avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Naperville

ChildCare Aware reports the Illinois average full-time cost at $1,340/month for infant care and $960/month for preschool. City-level prices in Naperville vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Illinois families may also qualify for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) via IDHS (intake: (877) 202-4453).

Full Illinois licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 63 kids

ZIP codes covered

60565 4 60564 4 60563 4 60540 4 1

Program types in Naperville

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

3 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

All Naperville licensed centers

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A Group Care

Active Kids Chicago #321

Naperville

School Age (5+) Cap 43

C Head Start

Chicago Discovery Preschool #299

Naperville

2 years - 12 years Cap 100

C Family Daycare

Chicago KinderSmile #320

Naperville

School Age (5+) Cap 112

C Preschool

Chicago Playhouse Academy #322

Naperville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 74

C Infant Care

Cicero Kids First Academy #45

Naperville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 58

C Family Daycare

Cicero Learning Tree #24

Naperville

School Age (5+) Cap 70

C Montessori

Cicero Sunshine Daycare #46

Naperville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 38

E Licensed Center

Elgin Discovery Preschool #271

Naperville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 53

E Group Care

Elgin Generations Daycare #249

Naperville

School Age (5+) Cap 44

E Family Daycare

Elgin Stepping Stones #272

Naperville

School Age (5+) Cap 33

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Naperville #95

Naperville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 40

L Montessori

La Petite Academy Elgin #270

Naperville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 117

N Group Care

Naperville Panda Kids Academy #97

Naperville

School Age (5+) Cap 40

N Family Daycare

Naperville Sunflower Daycare #96

Naperville

School Age (5+) Cap 110

N Preschool

Naperville Sunshine Daycare #74

Naperville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 54

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Naperville, Illinois?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Naperville, Illinois, sourced from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Naperville?

Statewide averages in Illinois run roughly $1340/month for infants and $960/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Naperville daycares?

All licensed Illinois centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Naperville typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Naperville?

Illinois families can apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) via IDHS (intake: (877) 202-4453). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Naperville daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.