Licensed Daycare in Thornton, Illinois
4 licensed daycares in Thornton, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Illinois licensing records.
Childcare costs in Thornton
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 Thornton 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
- 93 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Thornton
All Thornton licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Chicago Precious Moments #263
Thornton
Elgin Little Stars Daycare #213
Thornton
Naperville Children's Place #38
Thornton
Waukegan Cloud Nine Kids #388
Thornton
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