Henry Booth House/near South Head Start
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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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 Bronze (1 out of Max 4) 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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 8 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). Of 30 total findings, 13 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20262 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
May 14, 20255 Findings5 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Mar 8, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Medications407.360(c)
Mar 15, 20216 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
Apr 14, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Hand Washing407.320(c)(5)
Mar 3, 201511 Findings11 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Hand Washing407.320(c)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(h)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)
Mar 18, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Apr 30, 20102 Findings2 Critical
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)