Pathways to Learning Child Care 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
- 61
- 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 2010 · 61 Findings
Most recent: Nov 6, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
22 Critical38 Important1 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (26), Building & Premises Safety (12), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (9). Of 61 total findings, 22 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 202511 Findings3 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(7)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Oct 26, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Aug 14, 20235 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Oct 6, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jul 22, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
May 6, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
Oct 27, 20202 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Oct 31, 201913 Findings9 Critical4 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(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 13, 20174 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(k)
Aug 23, 201617 Findings4 Critical12 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(i)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(j)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(m)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(d)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(k)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Oct 7, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
Sep 7, 20101 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110