The Learning Experience of Gurnee
465 N RIVERSIDE DR, GURNEE, IL 60031Childery 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
- 163
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2018 · 75 Findings
Most recent: May 12, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
20 Critical53 Important2 Administrative
Across 15 inspections since 2018, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (34), Children's Records & Files (12), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (9). Of 75 total findings, 20 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20268 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
Mar 13, 202611 Findings1 Critical8 Important2 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(o)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(l)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(m)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
May 21, 202516 Findings5 Critical11 Important
- 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)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 17, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
Feb 28, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(d)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(l)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
Jun 18, 20244 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 10, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 25, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
Jul 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
May 5, 20239 Findings3 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 7, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
May 24, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
Oct 9, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 11, 20194 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jul 27, 20185 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(10)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(6)
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