Open Space Early Learning Center
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
- 67
- 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 7 inspections since 2019, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 29 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20264 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)
Jun 13, 20224 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
May 10, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jul 23, 20209 Findings2 Critical4 Important3 Administrative
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Oct 28, 20197 Findings4 Important3 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Sep 19, 20192 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Aug 26, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305