
Daycare centers in Skokie, IL
20 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,640 a month · 12 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.

Bright Horizons at Skokie
Tot Learning Center
Happy Day Educare
Little People Montessori
Swift Child Care Early Childhood Centers (8260 Elmwood Ave)
Mosaic Montessori Early Childhood
Swift Child Care Early Childhood Center
Oakton College Early Childhood Education Center

Mosaic Early Childhood Center

Cradles Cribs & Crayons
Little Muslims - Lombard
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
Children Learning World a Montessori Sch
Childrens Learning World Montessori Sch
Devonshire Montessori School
Dist.#65 C.C./Bessie Rhodes Child Care
District #65 D.C. Program-Walker School
Skokie Montessori School 2 Inc
Swift Child Care Early Childhood Centers (8064 Lincoln Ave)
Childcare in Skokie: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Skokie?
Skokie has 25 licensed programs on the Illinois register: 20 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 5 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Illinois?
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Day Care Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Illinois. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in Skokie?
6 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,640 a month. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Skokie?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Nearby cities
Source: Sunshine Provider Lookup export, Illinois DCFS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.