Perkins, Denise
8300 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620Childery 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.3 / 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 Silver and NAFCC accreditation. 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 Silver (2 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)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2015, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9) and Children's Records & Files (9). None of the 21 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 6, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(1)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Records and Reports406.24(n)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(6)
Sep 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(j)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
Jul 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)(1)
Mar 25, 20214 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
Aug 20, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Aug 10, 20164 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Aug 11, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
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