Elgin Comm College-Early Chdhood Lab Sch
1700 SPARTAN DR, ELGIN, IL 60123Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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 Silver (2 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- 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
17 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 134 Findings
Most recent: Apr 16, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
41 Critical90 Important3 Administrative
Across 17 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (59), Children's Records & Files (15), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13). Of 134 total findings, 41 were critical.
See All 17 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20262 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Feb 20, 20263 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Organization and Administration407.70(n)(3)
Feb 18, 20264 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
Feb 3, 202510 Findings4 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(f)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Feb 20, 20245 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Jan 17, 202450 Findings11 Critical38 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- 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
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- 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(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(f)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Medications407.360(d)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(8)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(h)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(d)
Mar 6, 202319 Findings3 Critical16 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)(4)(b)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jan 13, 20228 Findings4 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(m)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Jan 12, 20214 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
Mar 13, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Feb 4, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
Feb 6, 20183 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 16, 20179 Findings5 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Feb 27, 20158 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(1)
Mar 10, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
May 17, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
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