Cruz-Ornelas, Martha A
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.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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver and NAFCC 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Silver (2 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)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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2017 · 20 Findings
Most recent: Sep 25, 2019⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
16 Important4 Administrative
Across 2 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (14) and Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20196 Findings4 Important2 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(3)(e)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(j)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(n)
- Background Checks408.40(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
Oct 4, 201714 Findings12 Important2 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(2)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(3)
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
- Records and Reports408.120(i)
- Application for Renewal of License408.15(e)
- Application for Renewal of License408.15(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(k)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(11)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)