Baby Toddler Nursery Inf Welf Soc Ev
2200 MAIN ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 12 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (11), and Building & Premises Safety (6). Of 42 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
Feb 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 8, 202314 Findings5 Critical7 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(m)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Jul 22, 20225 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 10, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Jul 11, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Jul 10, 20183 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Jun 2, 20163 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Aug 27, 20131 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Oct 30, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Oct 6, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
Aug 9, 20115 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
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