De La Cruz, Maria
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.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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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)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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2017 · 66 Findings
Most recent: Apr 14, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical65 Important
Across 12 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (36), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), and Children's Records & Files (7). Of 66 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(i)
Feb 6, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 25, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
Oct 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(1)(b)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(i)
Sep 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Nutrition and Meals406.17(j)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
May 29, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(2)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Application for License406.4(b)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
Apr 22, 202416 Findings16 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(g)
- Application for License406.4(b)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(j)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(i)
Mar 13, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(2)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(j)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
Feb 7, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 3, 20195 Findings5 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 19, 20181 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Sep 8, 20171 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)