Cruz, Alicia R
Data last updated · May 2026
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)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 5 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (13), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
Oct 13, 20222 Findings2 Administrative
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
Oct 19, 20206 Findings4 Important2 Administrative
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(b)(4)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(e)(4)
- Records and Reports408.120(p)
- Background Checks408.40(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Sep 18, 20195 Findings5 Administrative
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Sep 14, 201515 Findings12 Important3 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(2)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(3)
- Records and Reports408.120(b)
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
- Records and Reports408.120(i)
- Records and Reports408.120(l)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(10)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(11)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(9)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(e)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(q)(5)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)