Nico's Babies & Preschool
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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 26
- 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
Across 9 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (4), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 27 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Aug 16, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(5)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jun 27, 20237 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Apr 19, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Feb 17, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(o)
Dec 21, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Dec 7, 20215 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- License revocation, refusal, or suspensionCCASEC 8(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Nov 24, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Oct 8, 20213 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits407.65(a)(9)