The Lincoln Park Preschool
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.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 NAEYC 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)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
- 68
- 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 2014 · 61 Findings
Most recent: Mar 6, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
19 Critical41 Important1 Administrative
Across 7 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (25), Children's Records & Files (12), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (7). Of 61 total findings, 19 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 202612 Findings5 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Mar 14, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
Mar 3, 20202 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Mar 16, 201818 Findings4 Critical14 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 27, 20178 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Mar 20, 20155 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
Mar 21, 201412 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)