Guadalupano Family Center
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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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
- 197
- 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
14 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 46 Findings
Most recent: Mar 12, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical34 Important
Across 14 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (17), Building & Premises Safety (9), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4). Of 46 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20255 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(e)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
Oct 6, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Nov 1, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Aug 4, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Aug 16, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
Feb 15, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Dec 4, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Oct 24, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Oct 3, 20183 Findings3 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Oct 19, 20173 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
Nov 25, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(d)
Sep 5, 201213 Findings2 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Hand Washing407.320(b)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(m)
- Medications407.360(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(h)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)
Nov 4, 20112 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
Sep 24, 20107 Findings7 Important
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(c)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(4)