Kimball Day Care Center & Kindergarten
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.4 / 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 Gold. 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 Gold (3 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
- 126
- 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 · 38 Findings
Most recent: Sep 13, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Critical31 Important1 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6). Of 38 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Sep 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(7)
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
May 25, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(a)
Apr 12, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(9)(b)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
Jan 15, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Jan 14, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 4, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
Sep 28, 20179 Findings9 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Oct 7, 20153 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Oct 24, 20148 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Substitutes407.170(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Oct 3, 20125 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Hand Washing407.320(c)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(e)
Oct 19, 20112 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)