Nia Family Center
744 NORTH MONTICELLO AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60624Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 162
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 64 Findings
Most recent: May 11, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical46 Important6 Administrative
Across 15 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (27), Building & Premises Safety (15), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). Of 64 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
May 1, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Oct 6, 20254 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Jul 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Nov 8, 20238 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Sep 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
May 2, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Nov 15, 20229 Findings3 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Apr 20, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 23, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
Oct 12, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Nov 4, 20166 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Dec 3, 20137 Findings4 Important3 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(k)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Oct 23, 20137 Findings4 Important3 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(k)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Oct 19, 20106 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
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