Kindercare Learning Centers 301579
711 WILLOW LN, SLEEPY HOLLOW, IL 60118Childery 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.3 / 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 that's pending or provisional. 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
- 173
- 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
17 Inspection Visits Since 2015 · 118 Findings
Most recent: Apr 30, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
21 Critical93 Important4 Administrative
Across 17 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (38), Building & Premises Safety (34), and Children's Records & Files (22). Of 118 total findings, 21 were critical.
See All 17 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 202615 Findings1 Critical12 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(f)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Mar 23, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Aug 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(l)
Apr 11, 202519 Findings4 Critical15 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 14, 20254 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(a)
Apr 17, 202411 Findings5 Critical6 Important
- 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(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 8, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(h)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(j)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(k)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(d)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
May 8, 202323 Findings1 Critical22 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(t)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(c)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(d)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(g)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(h)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(i)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(j)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(k)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(n)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(c)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(d)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(8)
Apr 28, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
Aug 17, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Apr 14, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jun 26, 20203 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jul 3, 20194 Findings4 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Apr 16, 20195 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Mar 21, 20183 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
May 23, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
May 22, 201512 Findings2 Critical9 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
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