North Star Child Development Inc
4341 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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.
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 227
- 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
9 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 72 Findings
Most recent: Jun 6, 2023⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
16 Critical50 Important6 Administrative
Across 9 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (32), Building & Premises Safety (13), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8). Of 72 total findings, 16 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Jun 6, 20232 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
May 2, 202313 Findings3 Critical9 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Apr 18, 20226 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Jun 6, 20196 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
Apr 16, 20187 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 20, 201725 Findings5 Critical15 Important5 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(e)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(f)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(g)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(h)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(i)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(m)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Apr 14, 20166 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
Mar 16, 20155 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(o)
Jan 15, 20132 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(b)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
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