Gates, Charita M
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.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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- 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
8 Inspection Visits Since 2016 · 52 Findings
Most recent: Nov 7, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical51 Important
Across 8 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (26), Children's Records & Files (17), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 52 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
Oct 10, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)
Nov 29, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(j)(5)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 14, 20224 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(15)
Oct 14, 202111 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- 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)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(a)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Oct 13, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
Oct 25, 20177 Findings7 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 19, 20168 Findings8 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(k)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(22)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)