Eyes on the Future Child Care
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and NAEYC accreditation. 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 Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 213
- 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 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 16 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Oct 26, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 26, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Equipment and Materials407.380(h)
Nov 23, 20202 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(5)(a)
Jan 23, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Sep 26, 20192 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
Mar 29, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Sep 8, 20165 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Dec 7, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)