The Gardner School of Glenview
2380 WATERVIEW DR, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 206
- 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
17 Inspection Visits Since 2014 · 135 Findings
Most recent: Jan 29, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
47 Critical81 Important7 Administrative
Across 17 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (42), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (17), and Children's Records & Files (16). Of 135 total findings, 47 were critical.
See All 17 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 202633 Findings11 Critical20 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(10)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(b)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(9)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jun 2, 20256 Findings3 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
Feb 4, 202510 Findings6 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Medications407.360(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 12, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(c)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(6)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
Jan 17, 202413 Findings5 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(10)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jan 9, 202315 Findings5 Critical8 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(20)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(d)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Mar 22, 20225 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Medications407.360(e)
Feb 23, 20214 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Dec 4, 20197 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Feb 7, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
Dec 14, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(3)
Jan 24, 20184 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Jan 11, 201715 Findings7 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(f)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Jan 20, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(11)
Feb 18, 20153 Findings3 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(1)
Jun 18, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
Apr 11, 20144 Findings4 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
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