Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Ctr Llc
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 39 Findings
Most recent: Mar 2, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
10 Critical26 Important3 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (20), Children's Records & Files (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 39 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20269 Findings3 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
Feb 27, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Mar 15, 20244 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(8)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jan 10, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(b)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Jan 19, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Nov 16, 20219 Findings1 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(e)(3)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
Sep 27, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
Jan 8, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(d)
Jan 25, 20172 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jan 13, 20163 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Jun 21, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(h)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)