Daniels, Latonia
14420 DREXEL AVE, DOLTON, IL 60419Childery Rating: 3/5
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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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 Bronze (1 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 96 Findings
Most recent: Mar 17, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
4 Critical92 Important
Across 15 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (60), Children's Records & Files (18), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11). Of 96 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Mar 26, 20256 Findings6 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(15)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(5)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
May 2, 202310 Findings10 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Records and Reports406.24(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(6)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(d)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)(3)
Mar 9, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(a)
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(b)
Apr 29, 20222 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Mar 30, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(1)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(j)(1)
Apr 8, 20196 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(f)
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
Apr 2, 20186 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Records and Reports406.24(h)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(2)
Mar 1, 20175 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 30, 20169 Findings9 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Records and Reports406.24(s)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
Jun 29, 201512 Findings12 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(j)(4)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(5)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(15)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(22)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Mar 26, 20154 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
Apr 3, 20142 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
Mar 4, 201316 Findings16 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(26)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(6)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(7)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(2)
Mar 9, 20127 Findings7 Important
- Substitutes406.11(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
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