First United Church Nursery School
848 LAKE STREET, OAK PARK, IL 60301Childery 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.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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- 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
Across 6 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 13 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Oct 3, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(3)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 4, 20222 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Oct 22, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Nov 29, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Oct 9, 20131 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(n)
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- West Suburban Temple Nursery SchoolRiver Forest · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Beatrice Glasser Nursery SchoolOak Park · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Concordia Univ Early Childhood Educ CRiver Forest · 4/5 Childery Rating
- St Giles Goedert Family CenterOak Park · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Flowers, Anne MChicago · 5/5 Childery Rating
- First Baptist Church Child Dev CenterOak Park · 5/5 Childery Rating