Bright Horizon Cook Cnty/city of Chgo De
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
- 119
- 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
14 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 62 Findings
Most recent: Jan 5, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
11 Critical50 Important1 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (25), Children's Records & Files (16), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (7). Of 62 total findings, 11 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Jan 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 17, 20245 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Sep 19, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Nov 30, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
Sep 9, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Feb 10, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(a)
Sep 9, 20202 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Oct 10, 20175 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Nov 3, 20166 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Nov 3, 20153 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
Aug 1, 20145 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Jul 31, 201310 Findings2 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
Aug 30, 20116 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(d)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Aug 4, 201012 Findings12 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(a)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)