Kensington School of Arlington Heights
840 E KENSINGTON RD, ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60004Childery 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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects 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
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 159
- 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
Across 4 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
May 19, 20266 Findings5 Important1 Administrative
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(f)
- Organization and Administration407.70(c)
Jan 15, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Medications407.360(c)
Sep 9, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
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