Chiaravalle Montessori School
425 DEMPSTER, EVANSTON, IL 60201Childery 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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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)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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- 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
10 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 28 Findings
Most recent: Apr 7, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
13 Critical13 Important2 Administrative
Across 10 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (17), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 28 total findings, 13 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jan 10, 202317 Findings5 Critical10 Important2 Administrative
- 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)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(d)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Dec 3, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Dec 9, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Feb 6, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jan 17, 20171 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Feb 4, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
Jan 30, 20131 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jan 31, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Jan 24, 20112 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
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