Skokie Montessori School 2 Inc
8401 KARLOV AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- 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 11 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (15), Children's Records & Files (15), and Building & Premises Safety (11). Of 56 total findings, 14 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Oct 31, 20256 Findings4 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Sep 16, 20246 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Oct 31, 20236 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 17, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Sep 27, 20214 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(2)
Sep 11, 20186 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Oct 25, 201712 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Oct 7, 20167 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Oct 16, 20153 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Nov 7, 20142 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
Jan 10, 20143 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
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