College of Lake County Child Care Center
19351 W WASHINGTON ST, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030Childery 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 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- 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 6 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). Of 25 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jul 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jul 25, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(j)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)(b)
Oct 30, 20174 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Apr 5, 20173 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Sep 7, 20115 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Nov 4, 20108 Findings5 Important3 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
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