Ferrer, Maria G
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.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 and NAFCC 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 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)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
7 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 42 Findings
Most recent: Nov 12, 2021⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
42 Important
Across 7 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (19), Children's Records & Files (15), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). None of the 42 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20217 Findings7 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- 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(b)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Nov 6, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
Aug 27, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(b)
Sep 25, 20155 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
Sep 18, 20148 Findings8 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(6)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 22, 20139 Findings9 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Substitutes406.11(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(5)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(n)
Oct 9, 20128 Findings8 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(6)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)