Barrera, Irma
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Bronze (1 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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
6 Inspection Visits Since 2019 · 60 Findings
Most recent: Apr 2, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
60 Important
Across 6 inspections since 2019, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (33), Children's Records & Files (16), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). None of the 60 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)(5)
Apr 24, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
Nov 17, 20229 Findings9 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(g)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(2)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(n)(2)
Mar 18, 202215 Findings15 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(j)
- Nutrition and Meals406.17(g)
- School Age Children406.21(b)(5)
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(d)(3)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(e)(8)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(12)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
Dec 30, 201910 Findings10 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
Feb 26, 201911 Findings11 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(j)
- Activity Requirements406.16(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(j)