Children of America Lindenhurst, Llc
40 S ROUTE US 45, LINDENHURST, IL 60046Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- 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 7 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (6), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3). Of 20 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20254 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 12, 20244 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 12, 20214 Findings4 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(d)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(b)
Feb 23, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 18, 20183 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(5)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Dec 12, 20142 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Nov 18, 20142 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
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