Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten
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.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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- 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
16 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 56 Findings
Most recent: May 19, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
17 Critical30 Important9 Administrative
Across 16 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (23), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (14), and Children's Records & Files (7). Of 56 total findings, 17 were critical.
See All 16 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20254 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
May 20, 20246 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(14)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 10, 20233 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(g)
May 9, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jun 15, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Jul 2, 20207 Findings2 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(f)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Apr 4, 20191 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Mar 27, 20182 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
May 4, 20175 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(n)
May 5, 20163 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Jun 9, 20157 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Sep 25, 20131 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
Jun 4, 20135 Findings2 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Oct 22, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jun 6, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Jun 9, 20105 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)