Licensed Daycare in Evanston, Illinois
12 licensed daycares in Evanston, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Illinois licensing records.
Evanston listings updated May 2026 from official Illinois records.
Daycare in Evanston: what parents should know
Evanston has 12 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Family Daycare the most common type (about 25% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Illinois license at indexing time, sourced from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 1 center in Evanston report infant care (roughly 8% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 1 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5.
Licensed care in Evanston spans 4+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 25% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Evanston providers are approved for approximately 842 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Evanston childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Evanston
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 Evanston 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 overviewQuick 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
- 70 kids
Largest licensed centers in Evanston
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Evanston licensed centers
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Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programChild Care Assistance Program (CCAP) via IDHS can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(877) 202-4453 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Evanston, Illinois are compiled from official Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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