Fox Valley Montessori School
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.4 / 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 Gold. 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)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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
5 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 23 Findings
Most recent: Apr 4, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
4 Critical18 Important1 Administrative
Across 5 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 23 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 4, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(b)(2)
May 6, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(1)
Oct 27, 20168 Findings3 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCA 4
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(g)
Apr 22, 20144 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(3)
Mar 31, 20113 Findings3 Important
- Swimming and Wading407.290(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)