Silverleaf Childrens Academy South
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.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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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.
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 128
- 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
20 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 87 Findings
Most recent: Sep 27, 2022⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
23 Critical61 Important3 Administrative
Across 20 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (29), Children's Records & Files (25), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (7). Of 87 total findings, 23 were critical.
See All 20 Inspection Visits
Sep 27, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 16, 20204 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Feb 14, 20202 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Nov 14, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 6, 20192 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Sep 6, 20183 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Jul 10, 201810 Findings6 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 22, 201716 Findings5 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Authorization for Background Checks385.40(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Jun 13, 201610 Findings2 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(3)
Jun 24, 20155 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Mar 23, 20154 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Aug 5, 20145 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
Jun 6, 20141 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
Jun 19, 20133 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(l)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
May 9, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(f)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(l)
Jan 11, 20135 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Nov 30, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
Oct 24, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
Sep 14, 20124 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Aug 17, 20125 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)