Medina, Maria S
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
- 8
- 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
14 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 71 Findings
Most recent: Jan 6, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Critical29 Important36 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (27), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 71 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Jan 6, 20262 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(d)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(e)
Oct 15, 20253 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(g)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Nutrition and Meals408.80(k)(5)
Aug 15, 202323 Findings4 Critical12 Important7 Administrative
- Children with Special Needs408.100
- Children with Special Needs408.100(c)
- Children with Special Needs408.100(d)
- School Age Children408.110
- Application for License408.10
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105
- Records and Reports408.120
- Confidentiality of Records and Information408.125
- Cooperation with the Department408.130
- Severability of This Part408.135
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35
- Background Checks408.40
- Caregivers408.45
- Program408.85
- Child Care Assistants408.50
- Substitutes408.55
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70
- Guidance and Discipline408.75
- Nutrition and Meals408.80
Aug 10, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(3)
Aug 20, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- Children with Special Needs408.100(d)
May 16, 20195 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Jul 12, 20182 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
Aug 3, 20172 Findings2 Administrative
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Jun 17, 20169 Findings3 Important6 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(11)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(c)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(i)
- Substitutes408.55(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(d)(1)
Jul 16, 20153 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(e)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Aug 28, 20147 Findings2 Important5 Administrative
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(d)(2)
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(b)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(d)(2)
Sep 20, 20134 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- Application for License408.10(b)(1)(i)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Jul 10, 20123 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(18)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
Aug 11, 20116 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- School Age Children408.110(g)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(e)(5)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)