Children's Learning Path Montessori Sch
1133 PFINGSTEN RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062Childery 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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
19 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 96 Findings
Most recent: Oct 1, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
22 Critical66 Important8 Administrative
Across 19 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (21), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (20), and Building & Premises Safety (16). Of 96 total findings, 22 were critical.
See All 19 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 28, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 12, 20242 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80
Oct 4, 20239 Findings4 Critical3 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Sep 23, 20224 Findings4 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(b)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(5)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Oct 15, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Nov 5, 20204 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Sep 18, 20196 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Oct 16, 20182 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
Sep 22, 20176 Findings2 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Sep 9, 201610 Findings2 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(f)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Oct 14, 20152 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(f)
Nov 7, 20144 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Oct 3, 20139 Findings3 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(d)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(7)
Jul 24, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(k)
Jun 4, 20136 Findings6 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(n)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)
Oct 17, 201214 Findings2 Critical12 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(d)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(d)
Oct 19, 20112 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Sep 21, 20107 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
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