Kindercare Learning Ctr 301302
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.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
- 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 23 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (27), Children's Records & Files (19), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (15). Of 99 total findings, 17 were critical.
See All 23 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 25, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Jun 24, 202510 Findings3 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Medications407.360(c)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(f)
Jul 24, 20249 Findings2 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Dec 13, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
Jun 8, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
Jun 9, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Jul 27, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Aug 6, 20196 Findings4 Important2 Administrative
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Jun 13, 20173 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 26, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 14, 20162 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Oct 30, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 6, 201510 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
Oct 24, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200
Jun 11, 20146 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jun 21, 20134 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Jul 16, 20123 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(8)
Aug 18, 20118 Findings7 Important1 Administrative
- 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)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(1)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Feb 17, 20116 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
Jul 12, 20106 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(3)
May 14, 20103 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)