Licensed Daycare in Freeport, Illinois
Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.
Childcare costs in Freeport
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 Freeport 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
- 84 kids
All Freeport licensed centers
Page 1 of 1ABC Academy Cicero #188
Freeport
Happy Days Chicago Daycare #463
Freeport
Naperville Rainbow Learning Center #238
Freeport
Nurturing Hearts Peoria #13
Freeport
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 4 Licensed Centers in Freeport
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