Building Blocks Pre-School
60 AKENSIDE ROAD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Children's Records & Files (5), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 20 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Feb 21, 20258 Findings3 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(k)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Feb 10, 20234 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 22, 20224 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Jan 20, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(e)
Mar 6, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
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