Bright Start Child Care & Preschool, Inc
1800 RIDGE RD, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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 Silver (2 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, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- 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
28 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 127 Findings
Most recent: Nov 7, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
37 Critical87 Important3 Administrative
Across 28 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (53), Children's Records & Files (17), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (14). Of 127 total findings, 37 were critical.
See All 28 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 25, 20255 Findings2 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
May 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(b)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Nov 3, 20232 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
Sep 21, 202311 Findings5 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(k)
Jul 28, 202211 Findings3 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 15, 20207 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Sep 3, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Aug 23, 201910 Findings6 Critical4 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(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 14, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Jun 6, 20184 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Dec 22, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
Dec 18, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
Nov 8, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(i)
Oct 4, 20174 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
Sep 18, 20179 Findings6 Critical3 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(c)(8)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(h)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 21, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Mar 10, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(1)
Sep 19, 20164 Findings4 Important
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Jul 28, 20159 Findings3 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
May 8, 20158 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(g)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(d)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Dec 19, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(1)
Aug 7, 20149 Findings3 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Nov 1, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 17, 20128 Findings2 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
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