Children of America Flossmoor Llc
19814 KEDZIE AVE, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422Childery 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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 158
- 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
Across 14 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (25), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (18), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (11). Of 72 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Jun 25, 20254 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(12)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)
- Organization and Administration407.70(c)
Oct 6, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(4)
Oct 28, 20226 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
Apr 1, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(c)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
Sep 15, 202017 Findings17 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- 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(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for School-Age Children407.220(f)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
Apr 11, 20185 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(d)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Oct 4, 20174 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Apr 18, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250
Mar 30, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(2)
Feb 21, 20127 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(m)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Oct 4, 20113 Findings3 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(h)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
May 10, 201112 Findings3 Critical9 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(f)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(f)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jun 9, 20105 Findings5 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(j)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
May 4, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
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