Kiddy Kare Pre-School, Inc.
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.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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 133
- 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
16 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 56 Findings
Most recent: Mar 12, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
16 Critical37 Important3 Administrative
Across 16 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (20), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). Of 56 total findings, 16 were critical.
See All 16 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20269 Findings3 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Special Requirements for School-Age Children407.220(f)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(a)
Feb 21, 202515 Findings8 Critical5 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Feb 7, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(1)
Sep 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
Jan 11, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
Mar 21, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 8, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
Feb 21, 20204 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jan 13, 20203 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(4)
May 22, 20181 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
Feb 21, 20171 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jun 1, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Oct 20, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
Feb 11, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
Jan 5, 20106 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(a)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)