Smith, Jacquelyn M
3418 W DOUGLAS BLVD APT 2A, CHICAGO, IL 60623Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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 Bronze (1 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 32 Findings
Most recent: Aug 1, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
32 Important
Across 11 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (16), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 32 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Aug 1, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jun 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(a)
Mar 22, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 28, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(a)
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(b)
Mar 6, 20174 Findings4 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 14, 20166 Findings6 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
May 7, 20153 Findings3 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
May 5, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
Apr 22, 20132 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
May 16, 20121 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
Jun 10, 20115 Findings5 Important
- Night Care406.23(n)
- Night Care406.23(p)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(18)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
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