Aurora Montessori School

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

Overall Quality
5 / 5
Process Quality
5 / 5
Structural Quality
5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type: Child Care Center
Age groups served: Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity: 155
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed: Age Max ratio Max group
Toddlers 1:5 15
Preschool 1:10 20

Age	Max ratio	Max group
Toddlers	1:5	15
Preschool	1:10	20

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed: Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

15 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 82 Findings

Most recent: Oct 29, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)

20 Critical55 Important7 Administrative

Across 15 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (37), Children's Records & Files (18), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10). Of 82 total findings, 20 were critical.

See All 15 Inspection Visits

Oct 29, 202520 Findings3 Critical13 Important4 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(9)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(9)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(9)(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Medications407.360(b)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Oct 10, 202413 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)
Aug 25, 20234 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 31, 20226 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(j)(1)
Sep 13, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Sep 14, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Medications407.360(e)
Oct 11, 20195 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 24, 20189 Findings2 Critical4 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Aug 31, 20171 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
Sep 15, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Medications407.360(e)
Aug 27, 20146 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Oct 22, 20135 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
Sep 18, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
Aug 30, 20116 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
Oct 27, 20102 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)