It Takes a Village Early Learning Ctr

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

Overall Quality
5 / 5
Process Quality
5 / 5
Structural Quality
5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and NAEYC accreditation. 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 Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
Accreditations: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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: 136
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

12 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 82 Findings

Most recent: Dec 15, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)

16 Critical62 Important4 Administrative

Across 12 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (37), Building & Premises Safety (12), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (10). Of 82 total findings, 16 were critical.

See All 12 Inspection Visits

Dec 15, 202519 Findings8 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(7)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(c)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Nov 21, 202421 Findings8 Critical11 Important2 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(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Oct 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 5, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(c)
May 27, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
Jun 12, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Dec 23, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Nov 1, 20165 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
Dec 16, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Oct 31, 20147 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Nov 22, 201310 Findings10 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(j)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(f)
Jan 12, 201110 Findings9 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(7)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)