Kindercare Learning Centers 301778
645 DAKOTA ST, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 181
- 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
24 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 165 Findings
Most recent: May 15, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
31 Critical125 Important9 Administrative
Across 24 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (40), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (35), and Children's Records & Files (31). Of 165 total findings, 31 were critical.
See All 24 Inspection Visits
May 15, 202633 Findings4 Critical26 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- 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
- 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(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
- Transportation407.280
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Hand Washing407.320
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Napping and Sleeping407.350
- Medications407.360
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60
- Organization and Administration407.70
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80
Jun 17, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(3)
Jun 10, 202532 Findings5 Critical24 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Personnel Records407.120
- 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
- Substitutes407.170
- 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(i)(1)(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
- Transportation407.280
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Hand Washing407.320
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Napping and Sleeping407.350
- Medications407.360
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- Outdoor Play Area407.390
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60
- Organization and Administration407.70
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80
Feb 10, 202510 Findings4 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(2)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(20)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Sep 27, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- License revocation, refusal, or suspensionCCA 8
Aug 29, 20245 Findings2 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(2)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Jul 23, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(l)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(2)
Jun 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
Dec 20, 20237 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Jun 26, 202318 Findings3 Critical15 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jun 28, 20227 Findings3 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
Jan 13, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(4)
Nov 12, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Feb 27, 20204 Findings4 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Purpose and Applicability407.40(j)
Aug 8, 20196 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(3)
Jul 16, 20195 Findings5 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(8)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(i)
May 29, 20184 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
May 4, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Oct 31, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(2)
Aug 18, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(l)
Apr 29, 20165 Findings5 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(j)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
May 5, 20151 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
May 29, 20135 Findings5 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(e)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 27, 20114 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
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