Black Pearl Corp
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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- 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 13 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (52), Building & Premises Safety (18), and Children's Records & Files (11). Of 112 total findings, 29 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
Jun 11, 202414 Findings6 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210
- Health Requirements for Children407.310
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jul 26, 20234 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Jun 29, 202229 Findings1 Critical27 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Jul 9, 20215 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(7)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Jun 29, 202120 Findings6 Critical13 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(b)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(b)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Substitutes407.170(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(7)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(d)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Medications407.360(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(3)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(a)
Jun 25, 20197 Findings6 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Aug 9, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Jun 15, 201813 Findings5 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Jun 7, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Feb 24, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)
May 25, 20103 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Mar 4, 20104 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)