The Playhouse Inc
2500 FEDERAL SIGNAL DR, UNIVERSITY PK, IL 60484Childery 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.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 NAC 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)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- 48
- 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
13 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 64 Findings
Most recent: Jan 27, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
9 Critical55 Important
Across 13 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (19), Children's Records & Files (12), and Medication Administration (7). Of 64 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Jan 27, 202518 Findings3 Critical15 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(9)
- Hand Washing407.320(e)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jan 17, 202316 Findings3 Critical13 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)(4)(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jan 21, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jan 8, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 8, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
Mar 28, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jan 18, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Jan 14, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Oct 15, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(b)
Feb 4, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Medications407.360(f)
Apr 19, 20137 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jan 27, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Feb 25, 20108 Findings8 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(5)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Medications407.360(d)(2)
- Medications407.360(d)(4)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Medications407.360(f)
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