Garfield Ymca
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.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
- 56
- 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 2019, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
May 12, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
Mar 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
Nov 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(q)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
Oct 6, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
May 2, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)