Busy Bees Child Development Center Ii
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 118
- 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
4 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 19 Findings
Most recent: Mar 11, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Critical12 Important1 Administrative
Across 4 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 19 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20266 Findings4 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
Nov 4, 20194 Findings4 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Jan 16, 20156 Findings2 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(d)
Sep 4, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(a)
- Transportation407.280(b)