Dr Deton J Brooks Head Start
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.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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 82
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2014 · 58 Findings
Most recent: Oct 30, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
21 Critical34 Important3 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (29), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (7), and Children's Records & Files (5). Of 58 total findings, 21 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 202513 Findings6 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 26, 20234 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Apr 13, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(m)
Mar 1, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Mar 31, 20225 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(3)
Mar 29, 202212 Findings7 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
Aug 31, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
Jun 24, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Mar 10, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
Jan 27, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Mar 11, 20168 Findings2 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Mar 17, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)