Smith, Ruth
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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 5
- 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 · 44 Findings
Most recent: Jan 13, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
44 Important
Across 12 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (23), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Children's Records & Files (5). None of the 44 findings were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 7, 20232 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
Jan 18, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Activity Requirements406.16(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(q)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
Feb 1, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
Dec 1, 201610 Findings10 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(a)
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(m)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
Jan 21, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
Jan 16, 20131 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
Jul 9, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(1)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(2)
Apr 30, 20105 Findings5 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(a)
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Records and Reports406.24(l)
Mar 5, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)
Jan 14, 20108 Findings8 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(25)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)