Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery 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.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 NAEYC 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 40
- 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
6 Inspection Visits Since 2018 · 25 Findings
Most recent: Oct 23, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
11 Critical12 Important2 Administrative
Across 6 inspections since 2018, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 25 total findings, 11 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 202515 Findings6 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- 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)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(b)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Nov 7, 20244 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Oct 26, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Dec 6, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Oct 15, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Nov 20, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)