Kensington School of Western Springs
1500 WALKER ST, WESTERN SPRGS, IL 60558Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- 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
7 Inspection Visits Since 2014 · 52 Findings
Most recent: May 4, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
10 Critical37 Important5 Administrative
Across 7 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (15), Children's Records & Files (9), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (7). Of 52 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 4, 202626 Findings4 Critical19 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- 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
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
- Health Requirements for Children407.310
- Hand Washing407.320
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Napping and Sleeping407.350
- Medications407.360
- Medications407.360
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- 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
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80
Apr 29, 20256 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(8)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Apr 24, 20238 Findings2 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Apr 23, 20237 Findings2 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Apr 17, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
Jun 18, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
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