Project Org & Design Studio-Pods Dev Ctr
1401 E 79TH ST # 09, CHICAGO, IL 60619Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
10 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 57 Findings
Most recent: Feb 24, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical40 Important5 Administrative
Across 10 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (24), Children's Records & Files (13), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). Of 57 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Mar 28, 20244 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
Feb 8, 202322 Findings4 Critical16 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Feb 18, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Feb 13, 20193 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jan 4, 20171 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
Feb 17, 20165 Findings5 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
Feb 26, 201414 Findings3 Critical9 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(e)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(e)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Sep 20, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
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