Penny Lane School
10255 S RIDGELAND AVE, CHICGO RIDGE, IL 60415Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 335
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 39 Findings
Most recent: Jan 28, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
8 Critical31 Important
Across 15 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Children's Records & Files (7), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6). Of 39 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
Jul 22, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(e)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(l)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(g)
Sep 20, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 3, 20246 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Transportation407.280(p)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
Jun 7, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Transportation407.280(n)
Mar 31, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Dec 19, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(b)
Sep 26, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(1)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(2)
Sep 16, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
Jul 21, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Jun 8, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Jun 2, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Mar 11, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
Dec 6, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(k)
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