Fifth City Child Devel Institute Incorp.
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
11 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 49 Findings
Most recent: Jul 31, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
13 Critical31 Important5 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (20), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). Of 49 total findings, 13 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Jul 31, 20259 Findings6 Critical3 Important
- 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(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(10)
Jun 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Jul 29, 202410 Findings2 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Jun 28, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
Mar 24, 20236 Findings4 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 6, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Aug 9, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 24, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Transportation407.280(b)
Jul 30, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Jul 23, 20137 Findings3 Important4 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jul 27, 20108 Findings8 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(j)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)