Mami's Bumble Bee Daycare Corp
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 87
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
6 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 35 Findings
Most recent: Jun 26, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical23 Important
Across 6 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (21), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 35 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jun 26, 20254 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(6)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)
Jan 20, 20237 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Sep 20, 20224 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
May 17, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(b)
Jan 19, 201712 Findings4 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Special Requirements for School-Age Children407.220(c)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
Dec 16, 20117 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)