The Goddard School of South Loop Chicago
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 159
- 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
7 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 46 Findings
Most recent: Nov 18, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
23 Critical22 Important1 Administrative
Across 7 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (25), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (7), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). Of 46 total findings, 23 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
Jul 3, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(b)
Jul 18, 20238 Findings7 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 30, 202215 Findings7 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- 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(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(a)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
Jul 2, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jun 11, 20212 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Apr 12, 202110 Findings6 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(4)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(m)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305