Matthews, Kimberly A
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2017, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13), Children's Records & Files (11), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 32 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20258 Findings3 Important5 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(3)
- Application for Renewal of License408.15(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline408.75(a)
Nov 14, 20242 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(k)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(i)
Oct 26, 20203 Findings3 Important
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(l)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(p)
Aug 7, 20182 Findings2 Administrative
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
Jul 21, 201717 Findings2 Critical11 Important4 Administrative
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Records and Reports408.120(c)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(k)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(10)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(9)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(o)
- Caregivers408.45(i)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(c)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(k)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)