Lee's Cuddles N Care Inc
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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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
- 66
- 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 2012 · 54 Findings
Most recent: Jan 23, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
8 Critical43 Important3 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Building & Premises Safety (12), and Children's Records & Files (8). Of 54 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20258 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Feb 7, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
Feb 17, 20226 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
Feb 25, 20213 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Nov 6, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Feb 27, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
Apr 6, 201812 Findings2 Critical8 Important2 Administrative
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(h)
Apr 5, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
Mar 13, 20154 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(c)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Feb 13, 20136 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Hand Washing407.320(b)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(m)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(g)
Mar 7, 20127 Findings7 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(g)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(d)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)