Champions Early Lng Ctr at Woodland
17368 W GAGES LAKE RD, GAGES LAKE, IL 60030Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- 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
9 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 44 Findings
Most recent: Jun 30, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
8 Critical34 Important2 Administrative
Across 9 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (17), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (9), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 44 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Jun 30, 202510 Findings3 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- 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(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
Jun 6, 20245 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Feb 8, 202411 Findings1 Critical9 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(7)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(d)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Jan 22, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
Nov 20, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
Apr 25, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Nov 3, 20226 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
Mar 28, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
Jun 18, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(h)
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