Kiddie Scholars
1031 KOSTNER AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Silver (2 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 107
- 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 8 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (6), and Children's Records & Files (5). Of 21 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Oct 14, 20224 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Sep 25, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Mar 18, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(g)
Oct 10, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210
Apr 27, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Jul 11, 20116 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Oct 29, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
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