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
- 20
- 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
8 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 45 Findings
Most recent: Apr 23, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
8 Critical36 Important1 Administrative
Across 8 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (23), Building & Premises Safety (7), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). Of 45 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jan 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
Dec 5, 20228 Findings3 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 19, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Feb 11, 20212 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Feb 15, 20188 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Hand Washing407.320(b)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 12, 201613 Findings13 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(4)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Medications407.360(b)(2)
- Medications407.360(d)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Feb 21, 20138 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)