College of Lake County Children's Center
33 N. GENESEE STREET, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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.3 / 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 that's pending or provisional. 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- 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
Across 3 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 12 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 12, 20245 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Jun 5, 20182 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
May 18, 20115 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Revelo, Maria IWaukegan · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Galvez Hernande, ImeldaWaukegan · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Zamora, Felipa MWaukegan · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Leguizamo, CeciliaWaukegan · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Gomez, ConsueloWaukegan · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Bueno, GuadalupeWaukegan · 5/5 Childery Rating