Serendipity Child Care Inc.
1300 W 99TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 97
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 90 Findings
Most recent: Jan 8, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
24 Critical64 Important2 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (43), Children's Records & Files (17), and Building & Premises Safety (10). Of 90 total findings, 24 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 202610 Findings3 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Aug 15, 202410 Findings2 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 6, 20234 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Aug 31, 20226 Findings1 Critical3 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jul 8, 20213 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Aug 21, 202017 Findings6 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(a)
- 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)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Dec 19, 20174 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 24, 20178 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Transportation407.280(q)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(d)
Jul 19, 201621 Findings5 Critical16 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Transportation407.280(q)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(k)
Aug 6, 20142 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Nov 15, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Apr 22, 20104 Findings4 Important
- Volunteers407.180(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
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