Mccormick Tribune Ymca
1834 N LAWNDALE, CHICAGO, IL 60647Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (5), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 25 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(2)
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 2, 20216 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Apr 23, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 17, 201813 Findings5 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for School-Age Children407.220(f)(1)
- Transportation407.280(p)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390
- Outdoor Play Area407.390
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(4)
Oct 28, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Oct 22, 20141 Finding1 Critical
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
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