Lopez, Hilda
1283 BURNHAM AVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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 Bronze (1 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- 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
7 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 32 Findings
Most recent: Oct 28, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical31 Important
Across 7 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (17), Children's Records & Files (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 32 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Cooperation with the Department406.26
- Cooperation with the Department406.26
Jun 2, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14
- Records and Reports406.24
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
May 14, 20216 Findings6 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(1)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jul 24, 20176 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
May 23, 20163 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
May 28, 201411 Findings11 Important
- Substitutes406.11(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(j)
- Activity Requirements406.16(c)(4)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jul 26, 20111 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
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