Playtown Preschool
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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
12 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 37 Findings
Most recent: Feb 3, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
5 Critical29 Important3 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (11), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), and Building & Premises Safety (6). Of 37 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Feb 18, 20257 Findings1 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Feb 6, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Mar 3, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Mar 1, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Feb 2, 20176 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Hand Washing407.320(c)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
Mar 9, 20162 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Feb 18, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Mar 19, 20146 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
Mar 11, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Mar 14, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Medications407.360(d)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(1)