Kove Learning Academy -Gads Hill Center
3137 W 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. 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)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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2018, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 10 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 21, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Dec 6, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Dec 9, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Apr 24, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
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