Open Arms Early Learning Childcare Cente
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- 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 Children's Records & Files (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (6). Of 34 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
May 20, 20254 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
Feb 13, 20247 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 26, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jan 5, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(b)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(1)
Dec 19, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
Mar 7, 20224 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(14)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Jul 28, 20218 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(c)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)