District #65 Comm. D.c. Kingsley School
2300 GREEN BAY ROAD, EVANSTON, IL 60201Childery Rating: 5/5
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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)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- 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 10 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (20), Children's Records & Files (11), and Building & Premises Safety (7). Of 52 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Jan 27, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Feb 26, 202411 Findings4 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Dec 8, 202220 Findings3 Critical17 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
Nov 16, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Oct 22, 20182 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Dec 17, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
Nov 15, 20121 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Nov 15, 20111 Finding1 Administrative
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(b)
Nov 10, 20116 Findings4 Important2 Administrative
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Oct 5, 20104 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
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