Marshall Ymca
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 an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- 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 8 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). Of 27 total findings, 11 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20256 Findings2 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jan 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
Apr 29, 20246 Findings3 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jun 21, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
May 23, 20226 Findings4 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(e)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
May 17, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
May 11, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
May 8, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)