Daycare center
Julie's Pre-School & Day Care
AgesToddler to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in Sterling, IL
15 licensed programs · 2 with Google ratings
Daycare center
CGH Helping Hands Daycare
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Woodlawn Preschool Academy of the Arts
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in Sterling
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams, Loralee a Day Care Home | 61081 | 513406 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Gascoigne, Joan M Day Care Home | 61081 | 440141 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Gilkey, Olivia M Day Care Home | 61081 | 544366 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Kinnicutt, Deborah J Day Care Home | 61081 | 476180 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Koch, Sherry L Day Care Home | 61081 | 416559 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lawson, Rose M Day Care Home | 61081 | 496118 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Near, Kathleen E Day Care Home | 61081 | 649834 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Oconnell, Charlene a Day Care Home | 61081 | 476177 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Sanders, Jessica L Day Care Home | 61081 | 644349 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Scully, Rebecca R Day Care Home | 61081 | 550025 | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Thayer, Dawn L Day Care Home | 61081 | 477154 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Winters, Shelly Day Care Home | 61081 | 605707 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Sterling: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Sterling?
Sterling has 15 licensed programs on the Illinois register: 3 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 12 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.
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 Sterling?
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.
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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.
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Source: Sunshine Provider Lookup export, Illinois DCFS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.