Seton Montessori School
5728 VIRGINIA AVE, CLARENDON HLS, IL 60514Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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
- 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
- 56
- 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 2012 · 80 Findings
Most recent: Oct 24, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
30 Critical50 Important
Across 12 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (34), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (13), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9). Of 80 total findings, 30 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(b)
Oct 17, 202412 Findings8 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 11, 20235 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 5, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Oct 19, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Oct 25, 201910 Findings4 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Sep 18, 20184 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
Sep 14, 201711 Findings3 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(19)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(5)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Medications407.360(c)(3)
Nov 1, 20166 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(f)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
Sep 9, 201519 Findings3 Critical16 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(10)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)(3)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(4)
Sep 25, 20136 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)(e)
Oct 18, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
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