Mary Crane Center North Site
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
- 41
- 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
24 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 143 Findings
Most recent: Nov 5, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
42 Critical85 Important16 Administrative
Across 24 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (70), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (21), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (13). Of 143 total findings, 42 were critical.
See All 24 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Aug 15, 20257 Findings5 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 27, 20248 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(t)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
May 15, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
Aug 22, 202212 Findings2 Critical6 Important4 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Aug 19, 20224 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(g)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(c)
Sep 7, 20217 Findings5 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 14, 202011 Findings3 Critical5 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Sep 23, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 29, 20192 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 22, 20192 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jul 3, 20184 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Sep 7, 201714 Findings5 Critical6 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
May 25, 20171 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(5)
Oct 17, 20167 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
Sep 1, 201610 Findings3 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
Sep 10, 201514 Findings3 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
Oct 1, 20137 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Intergenerational Programs407.230(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Oct 23, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Dec 15, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
Nov 10, 20104 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Sep 30, 201013 Findings3 Critical9 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Aug 10, 20106 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)