Kishwaukee College Early Learning Ctr
21193 MALTA RD, MALTA, IL 60150Childery 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
5 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 77 Findings
Most recent: Apr 6, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
15 Critical60 Important2 Administrative
Across 5 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (25), Children's Records & Files (13), and Building & Premises Safety (8). Of 77 total findings, 15 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 202623 Findings6 Critical15 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- 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)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(i)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Nov 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Mar 18, 202419 Findings3 Critical16 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)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)(4)(b)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- 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)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Apr 11, 202321 Findings5 Critical16 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- 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)
- 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)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 12, 202212 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(1)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(2)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(3)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(4)(a)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(4)(b)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(5)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(5)(a)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(5)(b)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(6)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
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