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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
- Licensed capacity
- 129
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 56 Findings
Most recent: May 4, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Critical45 Important5 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (11), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). Of 56 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
May 4, 202622 Findings2 Critical18 Important2 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)(1)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Transportation407.280(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Medications407.360(c)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- License revocation, refusal, or suspensionCCASEC 8(3)
May 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(m)
Dec 19, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Apr 14, 20225 Findings5 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(8)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
Nov 22, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
Feb 27, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Apr 28, 20146 Findings5 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Jul 16, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Apr 10, 20136 Findings1 Critical3 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Mar 30, 20116 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(e)