Kindercare Learning Ctr 301328
9906 S ROBERTS RD, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465Childery 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 an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and 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
- 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)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
- 113
- 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 7 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 23 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20257 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 5, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Sep 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 17, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(4)
May 25, 20213 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Feb 6, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
Mar 2, 20164 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Rule CCA 85CCA 85
- Authorization for Background Checks385.40(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(o)
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