Kindercare Learning Center 301501
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- 144
- 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
13 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 72 Findings
Most recent: May 7, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
16 Critical55 Important1 Administrative
Across 13 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (28), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (15), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (9). Of 72 total findings, 16 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jun 24, 20257 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Oct 9, 202412 Findings1 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(9)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(g)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(7)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Jun 21, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 6, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(3)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Hand Washing407.320(b)(3)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Aug 25, 20225 Findings5 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(e)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
May 13, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Jul 22, 20209 Findings5 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
Jun 19, 20193 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
Jun 12, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Oct 31, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
Mar 3, 20173 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
Apr 26, 201011 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Transportation407.280(p)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)