Toddler Town
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.4 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
17 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 46 Findings
Most recent: Oct 8, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
7 Critical37 Important2 Administrative
Across 17 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), Children's Records & Files (10), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8). Of 46 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 17 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
Aug 7, 20238 Findings7 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
Jul 27, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 23, 20224 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(7)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
May 2, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)
Dec 21, 20215 Findings5 Important
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(g)
Sep 21, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Sep 29, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Nov 21, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(j)
Sep 11, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Nov 7, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Sep 8, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 13, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
Oct 29, 20123 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
Oct 4, 20116 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(i)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Dec 23, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Jun 9, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)