Glendale Heights
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 a YoungStar rating of 5 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 5 Star (Max 5) 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
A tree has fallen during a storm which damaged a portion of fence that makes up the outdoor play space enclosure. This
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There are gaps underneath the fence which makes up the outdoor play space enclosure. The gaps underneath the fence are
Jan 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
A partially unpeeled banana for a child was observed in the caterpillar classroom refrigerator sitting on top of a Tuppe
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The cold storage thermometer in the bunny classroom refrigerator read 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
Aug 12, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise251.04(3)(i)
The licensee failed to report to the department an incident that resulted in the provider not knowing the whereabouts of
- Parent Notification - Child's Whereabouts Unknown251.04(4)(a)2.d.
The center administrator failed to immediately notify the parents of Child #2 and Child #3 that the whereabouts of both
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of the days and hours worked and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ra
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Per interviews and review of video footage, Child #1, while in the care of Staff A and B inside the Dino classroom, was
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center tracking policy was not implemented on 7/31/25 when a group of 10 children was returning inside from the out
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
A large metal screw multiple inches in length is observed accessible to children on a ledge next to the door children ar
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements251.07(5)(a)4.
Breakfast service was observed during the visit. USDA minimum meal requirements were not met when frosted flakes cereal
Jan 30, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Health history information on file for Child #1 identifies the child as having a peanut allergy however triggers that ma
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
A gap greater than four inches is observed in one area of the enclosure surrounding one of the outdoor play spaces.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Unsecured hanging cords are observed hanging down the wall accessible to children in the large motor room.
- Kitchen Utensils & Surfaces - Clean & Sanitize251.06(9)(b)1.
Individual sippy cups have not been cleaned and sanitized after each use. The cups have been put back in the refrigerato
- Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula251.09(3)(a)7.
Leftover milk in individual sippy cups is observed to have been put back in the refrigerator rather than discarded after
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Staff A reported in an interview with police that she swatted a toddler's hand away from hers as the child was swatting
Jul 1, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 6/26/24, per review of
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 6/26/24 per review of video footage & staff interviews Staff B fails to have a list of the names of the 7 children in
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties251.055(2)(L)
Staff B was not free of non-classroom duties when counted in meeting the staff-to-child ratios. Staff B was alone caring