Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Park Ridge, IL

Our top licensed picks in Park Ridge — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing. 4 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 4 licensed centers in Park Ridge, 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

First Steps Joliet #277

Park Ridge, IL · 60068

Infant Care Capacity 78 5 years - 12 years
2

Active Kids Waukegan #227

Park Ridge, IL · 60068

Head Start Capacity 71 2 years - 12 years
3

Chicago Wonder Years #102

Park Ridge, IL · 60068

Montessori Capacity 30 6 weeks - 12 years
4

Elgin Early Learning Center #52

Park Ridge, IL · 60068

Before & After School Care Capacity 26 3 years - 5 years

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