Ellington, Felicia
7246 S TALMAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 73 Findings
Most recent: Apr 17, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical72 Important
Across 11 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (39), Children's Records & Files (17), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11). Of 73 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 202626 Findings26 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
- Application for License406.4(b)(1)(h)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(17)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(i)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
Jun 7, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Application examination and licensingCCASEC 5(11)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(p)
May 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
May 31, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)
Jun 19, 20196 Findings6 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
Apr 17, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
May 10, 20164 Findings4 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(1)
May 12, 20157 Findings7 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(f)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Oct 8, 20149 Findings9 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(a)
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(f)(2)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(i)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 9, 20128 Findings8 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
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