Tia Corazoncito Learning & Day Care Ctr
2521 S CENTRAL AVE, CICERO, IL 60804Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 43
- 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
Across 6 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 21 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
Aug 2, 202411 Findings4 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(h)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 17, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
Sep 27, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Nov 12, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Aug 13, 20153 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
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