M & E Day Care Llc/79th Street Day Care
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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (6), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5). Of 38 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 31, 202315 Findings6 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(9)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(9)(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)(e)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 25, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Feb 15, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
Oct 7, 201611 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Hand Washing407.320(c)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(e)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Mar 27, 201210 Findings10 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)