Lilja, Laurance M
906 OXFORD ST, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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
9 Inspection Visits Since 2014 · 90 Findings
Most recent: Aug 5, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Critical54 Important30 Administrative
Across 9 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (31), Children's Records & Files (13), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). Of 90 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Aug 5, 20258 Findings6 Important2 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(6)
- Application for Renewal of License408.15(e)(1)
- Application for Renewal of License408.15(e)(2)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(f)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Sep 26, 202438 Findings3 Critical24 Important11 Administrative
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Application examination and licensingCCASEC 5(5C)
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
- Records and Reports408.120(j)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(i)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(k)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(13)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(15)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(6)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(i)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(l)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(r)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(s)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(j)
- Caregivers408.45(b)
- Caregivers408.45(g)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Child Care Assistants408.50(a)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(b)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(c)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(d)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(e)
- Substitutes408.55(c)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(k)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(c)
- Guidance and Discipline408.75(a)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline408.75(a)(4)
Dec 4, 202311 Findings7 Important4 Administrative
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(g)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(g)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(7)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(7)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(k)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(k)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(l)
- Guidance and Discipline408.75(a)
- Guidance and Discipline408.75(a)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline408.75(a)(4)
Sep 18, 202321 Findings3 Critical12 Important6 Administrative
- Children with Special Needs408.100
- School Age Children408.110
- Transportation of Children408.90
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105
- Records and Reports408.120
- Confidentiality of Records and Information408.125
- Cooperation with the Department408.130
- Severability of This Part408.135
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(k)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35
- Background Checks408.40
- Caregivers408.45(g)
- Caregivers408.45(j)
- Program408.85
- Child Care Assistants408.50
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70
- Guidance and Discipline408.75
- Nutrition and Meals408.80
Sep 16, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Caregivers408.45(f)
Sep 7, 20175 Findings3 Important2 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(6)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- Caregivers408.45(j)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
Aug 11, 20162 Findings2 Administrative
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Sep 9, 20152 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Caregivers408.45(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(b)
Aug 15, 20142 Findings2 Administrative
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(d)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
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