El Ruisenor Azul Academy
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 37
- 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 8 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), and Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 28 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Apr 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
Jun 14, 20236 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Jun 6, 20224 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
Nov 9, 20202 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(f)
May 3, 20194 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
May 30, 20186 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 6, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305