Kinder Care Learning Centers 000881
7040 WOODWARD AVE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517Childery 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.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
- 112
- 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
18 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 154 Findings
Most recent: Jul 9, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
28 Critical120 Important6 Administrative
Across 18 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (60), Children's Records & Files (27), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (20). Of 154 total findings, 28 were critical.
See All 18 Inspection Visits
Jul 9, 202530 Findings5 Critical25 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(4)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 13, 202427 Findings3 Critical22 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210
- Special Requirements for School-Age Children407.220
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
- Transportation407.280
- Transportation407.280(c)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Hand Washing407.320
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Napping and Sleeping407.350
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80
Apr 10, 20245 Findings3 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Mar 6, 20243 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Feb 23, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
Jun 29, 20215 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(e)
Jun 24, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jul 22, 201914 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 5, 201813 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(c)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
Jul 21, 20179 Findings3 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jul 28, 20166 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
Jun 16, 20152 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jul 31, 20148 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
Jun 12, 20132 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
Jun 6, 20126 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
May 11, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
Jun 8, 20116 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Jul 22, 20107 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
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