Kindercare Learning Ctr 300972
1003 S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60005Childery 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.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 NAEYC 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)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
- 123
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 20 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 202516 Findings1 Critical13 Important2 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Transportation407.280(a)(1)
- Transportation407.280(b)
- Transportation407.280(n)
- Transportation407.280(o)
- Transportation407.280(o)
- Transportation407.280(t)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
May 7, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jun 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Medications407.360(c)
Oct 25, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 27, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
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