Chicago Youth Centers Dorothy Gautreaux
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.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
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 39 Findings
Most recent: Nov 1, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
9 Critical28 Important2 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (16), Building & Premises Safety (9), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). Of 39 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Nov 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Dec 6, 20223 Findings3 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Nov 7, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Nov 14, 20175 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Nov 1, 20165 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
Nov 10, 20156 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(a)
Nov 25, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
Nov 5, 20123 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Apr 16, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
Oct 12, 20115 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Nov 24, 20108 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)