Metropolitan Fam Srvs Children's Center
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. 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)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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- 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
8 Inspection Visits Since 2017 · 16 Findings
Most recent: Mar 10, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
7 Critical9 Important
Across 8 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 16 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 2, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Mar 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 4, 20213 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Aug 13, 20202 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Apr 20, 20183 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Sep 26, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Apr 27, 20172 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)