Nurturing Developmental & Learning Ctr
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. 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)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 108
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 64 Findings
Most recent: May 22, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
17 Critical46 Important1 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (13), and Building & Premises Safety (12). Of 64 total findings, 17 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
May 22, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(k)
Sep 5, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 28, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Apr 28, 20226 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(m)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(j)(2)
Apr 20, 20212 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Jan 16, 20197 Findings3 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(g)
May 23, 201815 Findings2 Critical13 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(15)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(15)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 16, 20177 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
Apr 24, 20156 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Hand Washing407.320(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
May 30, 20147 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(l)
Jan 31, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
Aug 28, 20133 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(2)