Irving Park Early Learning Center Inc.
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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
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
18 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 50 Findings
Most recent: Apr 21, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
17 Critical29 Important4 Administrative
Across 18 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (24), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). Of 50 total findings, 17 were critical.
See All 18 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
Mar 7, 20234 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(f)
Nov 4, 20212 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Mar 1, 20215 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 9, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
Feb 26, 20194 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Mar 26, 20182 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Feb 28, 20179 Findings3 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(h)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(f)
May 16, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Apr 18, 20166 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Apr 23, 20152 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
May 8, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 23, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
Sep 11, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
May 15, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jan 25, 20112 Findings2 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(c)
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
Jun 3, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)