Daley Child Development Center - Ccc
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.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 an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 9 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (17), Building & Premises Safety (7), and Children's Records & Files (6). Of 47 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
May 12, 202623 Findings4 Critical18 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Personnel Records407.120
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Medications407.360
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(n)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60
Sep 3, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
May 2, 20234 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jan 28, 20222 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Nov 5, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)
Mar 13, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Mar 19, 20138 Findings7 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Mar 16, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)