Lake Shore School
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.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.3 / 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 Silver. 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 Silver (2 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 41 Findings
Most recent: Sep 4, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
13 Critical25 Important3 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (19), Children's Records & Files (6), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). Of 41 total findings, 13 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20256 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(j)
Sep 12, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
Sep 22, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Feb 5, 20198 Findings2 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Jun 14, 20183 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jul 20, 20173 Findings3 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Mar 27, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 4, 20161 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Aug 13, 20152 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
Sep 19, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Aug 31, 20109 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(e)