Oakton Comm Coll Early Carc & Ed Ctr
7701 LINCOLN AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL 60077Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 73 Findings
Most recent: Jul 3, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
20 Critical45 Important8 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (26), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13), and Children's Records & Files (10). Of 73 total findings, 20 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Jul 3, 202512 Findings7 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jul 29, 202410 Findings2 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Medications407.360(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jul 31, 20239 Findings2 Critical5 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(10)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jun 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 13, 202216 Findings5 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Aug 27, 20216 Findings2 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jun 18, 20197 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(c)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
Jul 17, 20183 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jun 7, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jun 11, 20145 Findings5 Important
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
Jul 15, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
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