Fontanez, Alexandra
2120 EAST AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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
13 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 94 Findings
Most recent: Jan 12, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
7 Critical34 Important53 Administrative
Across 13 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (42), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (16), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (8). Of 94 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Jan 12, 202619 Findings3 Critical10 Important6 Administrative
- Children with Special Needs408.100
- School Age Children408.110
- Transportation of Children408.90
- Application for License408.10
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105
- Confidentiality of Records and Information408.125
- Cooperation with the Department408.130
- Severability of This Part408.135
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35
- Background Checks408.40
- Caregivers408.45
- Program408.85
- Child Care Assistants408.50
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70
- Guidance and Discipline408.75
- Nutrition and Meals408.80
Feb 11, 20255 Findings1 Important4 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(10)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Feb 2, 202321 Findings9 Important12 Administrative
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(d)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(e)(3)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(o)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(f)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(i)
- Background Checks408.40(a)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(d)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(e)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(f)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(d)(2)
Mar 3, 20225 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Jan 7, 20207 Findings1 Critical2 Important4 Administrative
- School Age Children408.110(g)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(d)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
Feb 1, 20193 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
Jan 19, 20186 Findings2 Important4 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Jan 20, 20176 Findings1 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- School Age Children408.110(g)(1)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Jan 15, 20166 Findings1 Critical5 Administrative
- School Age Children408.110(g)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)(1)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(b)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Feb 7, 20144 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(9)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(h)(1)
Jan 10, 20126 Findings3 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(l)(3)
- Program408.85(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)(1)(b)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Jul 25, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Caregivers408.45(j)
Feb 17, 20115 Findings1 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- School Age Children408.110(g)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(16)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
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