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Childery

The Centro Nuestro Day Care Center

3222 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and NAEYC accreditation. 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 Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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, School-Age
Licensed capacity
40
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 30 Findings
Most recent: May 16, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
11 Critical17 Important2 Administrative

Across 6 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Building & Premises Safety (7), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 30 total findings, 11 were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. May 16, 20259 Findings3 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
    • General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
    • General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
    • Background Checks for Personnel407.110
    • Personnel Records407.120(a)
    • Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
    • Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)
    • Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
    • Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
    • Organization and Administration407.70(e)
  2. Apr 15, 20245 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
    • License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
    • Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
    • Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
    • Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
    • Organization and Administration407.70(e)
  3. May 15, 20235 Findings3 Critical2 Important
    • General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
    • General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
    • Background Checks for Personnel407.110
    • Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
    • Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
  4. Jun 28, 20223 Findings3 Critical
    • General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(3)
    • Background Checks for Personnel407.110
    • Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
  5. May 10, 20165 Findings1 Critical4 Important
    • Staffing Structure407.90(b)
    • Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(b)
    • Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(i)
    • Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(j)
    • Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(l)
  6. May 14, 20133 Findings3 Important
    • Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
    • Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
    • Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)

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