U Chicago Child Development Center Drexe
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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 124
- 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
6 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 40 Findings
Most recent: Apr 30, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical28 Important
Across 6 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8), and Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 40 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20266 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
Apr 25, 202421 Findings8 Critical13 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(14)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(g)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 10, 20159 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(j)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)
Jul 17, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Jun 7, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)