Brickton Montessori School
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. 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 Gold (3 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
6 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 44 Findings
Most recent: May 22, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
11 Critical28 Important5 Administrative
Across 6 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (22), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 44 total findings, 11 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 22, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(2)
Nov 4, 202513 Findings2 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Volunteers407.180(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(11)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Oct 9, 202411 Findings4 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- 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
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Oct 26, 20229 Findings3 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Oct 6, 20213 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
Jan 8, 20215 Findings3 Important2 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Application for License407.50(b)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(n)