Near the Pier Development 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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- 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
8 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 46 Findings
Most recent: Aug 1, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
13 Critical28 Important5 Administrative
Across 8 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (22), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (5). Of 46 total findings, 13 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Aug 1, 20246 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 25, 202310 Findings4 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Nov 29, 20225 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
Dec 17, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 19, 201911 Findings3 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(e)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(c)
Jul 16, 20196 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Oct 9, 20135 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Jan 28, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)