Garcia, Heather A
7505 BUFFALO GROVE RD, LOVES PARK, IL 61111Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 114 Findings
Most recent: Apr 6, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical113 Important
Across 15 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (35), Children's Records & Files (35), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (15). Of 114 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
Oct 8, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(1)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(2)
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 25, 202419 Findings19 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10
- Substitutes406.11
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15
- Activity Requirements406.16
- Nutrition and Meals406.17
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18
- Children with Special Needs406.20
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22
- Night Care406.23
- Records and Reports406.24
- Confidentiality of Records and Information406.25
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9
Jul 17, 202320 Findings20 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10
- Substitutes406.11
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15
- Activity Requirements406.16
- Nutrition and Meals406.17
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18
- Children with Special Needs406.20
- School Age Children406.21
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22
- Night Care406.23
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information406.25
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9
Sep 15, 20225 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)(1)
Apr 29, 20226 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Application examination and licensingCCASEC 5(5C)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(17)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(j)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)
Jan 7, 20229 Findings9 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(1)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(2)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(3)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Oct 8, 20218 Findings8 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(b)
Nov 15, 201811 Findings11 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 16, 20174 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Records and Reports406.24
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
Dec 12, 20164 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
Nov 6, 20155 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Oct 17, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(1)
Nov 19, 20123 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
Sep 19, 20118 Findings8 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(28)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
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