Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Park
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
- Not Available
- 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
Across 9 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (5). Of 36 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Aug 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)(2)
Jul 23, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
May 1, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(c)
Dec 31, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
Oct 8, 20248 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
Sep 19, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Aug 28, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)