New Trier Child Care Center
7 HAPP RD BLDG B, NORTHFIELD, IL 60093Childery 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 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
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- 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
16 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 97 Findings
Most recent: Jul 7, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
28 Critical66 Important3 Administrative
Across 16 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (34), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (16), and Building & Premises Safety (13). Of 97 total findings, 28 were critical.
See All 16 Inspection Visits
Jul 7, 202513 Findings7 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jul 12, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Medications407.360(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Jul 10, 20238 Findings7 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(l)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(8)
- Medications407.360(b)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Aug 4, 20229 Findings5 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(3)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(10)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 4, 202118 Findings6 Critical12 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Nov 12, 20204 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
Jul 23, 201910 Findings4 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(j)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Sep 14, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
Sep 6, 20178 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
Jul 22, 20167 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Aug 21, 20154 Findings4 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(h)
Sep 10, 20141 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jul 24, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
Apr 19, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(4)
Sep 14, 20121 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Sep 24, 20102 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(o)
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