Kindercare Learning Ctr 301043
15700 CENTRAL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452Childery 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 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
- 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 13 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (16), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). Of 36 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Special Requirements for School-Age Children407.220(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Feb 14, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Jun 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Apr 12, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Transportation407.280(q)
- Transportation407.280(t)
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Sep 21, 20233 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Mar 29, 20233 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Transportation407.280(b)
Oct 24, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Mar 22, 20226 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
Aug 12, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
Jan 12, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
Mar 27, 20192 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Mar 24, 20104 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
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