Precious Lambs Preschool
285 E WASHINGTON ST, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 14 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20263 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCA 7(A)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Apr 4, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
May 11, 20155 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Definitions385.20
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
May 4, 20114 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(c)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
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