Childrens Garden Day Care Inc.
18 PHILIPPA AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085Childery 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.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 NAC 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)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- 66
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). Of 16 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
Feb 27, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 7, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(4)
Jul 6, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(k)(1)
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