The Gardner School of Warrenville
27W457 WARRENVILLE RD, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 182
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 23 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 18, 202514 Findings3 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(f)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Medications407.360(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
Sep 13, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Sep 20, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
Oct 19, 20223 Findings3 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Sep 15, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
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