Northwest Institute for Contemp Learning
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
10 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 86 Findings
Most recent: Mar 13, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
27 Critical55 Important4 Administrative
Across 10 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (42), Building & Premises Safety (13), and Children's Records & Files (10). Of 86 total findings, 27 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 202610 Findings3 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Mar 27, 20256 Findings4 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
Feb 16, 20248 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(t)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Mar 9, 20237 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 29, 202215 Findings3 Critical12 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(c)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Mar 9, 202115 Findings8 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(j)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(j)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 9, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Mar 28, 20175 Findings4 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Oct 1, 20159 Findings1 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(c)
- Application for License407.50(b)(8)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Aug 14, 201210 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)