It Takes a Village Chicago Ave Llc
5719 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- 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
10 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 78 Findings
Most recent: May 11, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
15 Critical56 Important7 Administrative
Across 10 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (26), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (12), and Building & Premises Safety (9). Of 78 total findings, 15 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
May 11, 202645 Findings10 Critical30 Important5 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310
- Hand Washing407.320
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80
May 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
May 12, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(4)
Mar 26, 20253 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Dec 18, 20247 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jul 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Jul 19, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Jun 7, 202411 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(f)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
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