The Nurture Nook
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2014 · 46 Findings
Most recent: Jun 12, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
9 Critical35 Important2 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), Children's Records & Files (7), and Building & Premises Safety (6). Of 46 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Jun 12, 20256 Findings5 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
May 31, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(d)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
Jul 20, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(7)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Feb 12, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jun 12, 20196 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 23, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
May 22, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
Apr 10, 201813 Findings3 Critical9 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits407.65(a)(5)
Jul 15, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jul 10, 20158 Findings3 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Aug 21, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)