Kennedy King Colleg Child Dev Lab Ctr
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.4 / 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.4 / 5
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. 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.
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)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
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 45 Findings
Most recent: Apr 14, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Critical37 Important2 Administrative
Across 15 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), Building & Premises Safety (9), and Medication Administration (6). Of 45 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
Aug 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(b)
Jan 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 4, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Nov 24, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Feb 1, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Oct 16, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(g)
Feb 20, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jan 14, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Feb 23, 20183 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 4, 20165 Findings5 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(b)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Feb 8, 20142 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Feb 15, 20135 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(f)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Medications407.360(f)
Feb 28, 201213 Findings11 Important2 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(6)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(f)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Medications407.360(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Jan 12, 20115 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)