Cardenas, Isabel C
2417 UNION AVE, CHICAGO HTS, IL 60411Childery 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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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
13 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 81 Findings
Most recent: Apr 24, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
81 Important
Across 13 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (33), Children's Records & Files (21), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12). None of the 81 findings were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(a)(1)
- Activity Requirements406.16
- Nutrition and Meals406.17(l)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(13)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Apr 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Apr 5, 20246 Findings6 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(13)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(15)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(6)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(b)
Apr 25, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(b)
May 17, 20224 Findings4 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
Feb 9, 202110 Findings10 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Activity Requirements406.16(c)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 28, 20177 Findings7 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(f)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
Feb 20, 201512 Findings12 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(h)
- Records and Reports406.24(q)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(26)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(u)
May 2, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
May 21, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(4)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
Apr 24, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(1)(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(1)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
Mar 28, 201310 Findings10 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(1)(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(b)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(q)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(n)
Feb 23, 20104 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(25)(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
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