Kiddie Academy of Darien
1502 75TH ST, DARIEN, IL 60561Childery 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
- 153
- 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
17 Inspection Visits Since 2017 · 122 Findings
Most recent: Dec 10, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
23 Critical98 Important1 Administrative
Across 17 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (33), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (24), and Children's Records & Files (22). Of 122 total findings, 23 were critical.
See All 17 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
Dec 23, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(b)(2)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Medications407.360(c)(3)
- Medications407.360(f)
Dec 19, 20236 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Medications407.360(e)
Dec 5, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(i)
Sep 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Nov 10, 20229 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(5)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Medications407.360(c)(4)
- Medications407.360(d)(2)
Nov 29, 202111 Findings1 Critical9 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(6)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(b)(2)
Feb 1, 20214 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(j)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(5)
Nov 5, 202012 Findings4 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Oct 30, 201910 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
Nov 20, 201820 Findings4 Critical16 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(e)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Medications407.360(c)(3)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jul 2, 20185 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 16, 201711 Findings5 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 15, 20174 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
Apr 13, 20175 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(1)
Feb 15, 20174 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 27, 20177 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(5)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(c)(3)
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