The Early Years, Inc
750 FOUNTAINS PKWY, FAIRVIEW HTS, IL 62208Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAC 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- 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 2020 · 38 Findings
Most recent: May 4, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical25 Important1 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2020, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8), and Children's Records & Files (6). Of 38 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Sep 26, 20247 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- 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)
Nov 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
Oct 6, 202316 Findings5 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Sep 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
May 10, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
Aug 5, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
Jun 24, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 27, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Oct 13, 20213 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Jun 19, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
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