Hightower, Mildred D

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

Overall Quality
5 / 5
Process Quality
Not Available
Structural Quality
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: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity: 8
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed: Age Max ratio Max group
Infants 1:4 12
Toddlers 1:5 15
Preschool 1:10 20

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

17 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 78 Findings

Most recent: Aug 6, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)

78 Important

Across 17 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (34), Children's Records & Files (30), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). None of the 78 findings were critical.

See All 17 Inspection Visits

Aug 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)
Jun 7, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(1)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 26, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
Jun 3, 20225 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- 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)
May 14, 20214 Findings4 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(h)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(1)
Jan 8, 20214 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Jul 31, 20194 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
Jan 15, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(1)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
Jul 17, 201810 Findings10 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(5)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(i)
Jul 7, 20175 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jul 18, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Jul 7, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
May 30, 201412 Findings12 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Jun 20, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
Jan 18, 20139 Findings9 Important
- Substitutes406.11(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(5)
Jun 24, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
Jul 12, 20105 Findings5 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)