Vega, Maria E
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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Bronze (1 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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
8 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 53 Findings
Most recent: Jul 27, 2023⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
53 Important
Across 8 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (32), Children's Records & Files (10), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9). None of the 53 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jul 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(6)
Aug 30, 20224 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
Jul 31, 20206 Findings6 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Aug 23, 201617 Findings17 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)(1)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)(1)(b)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Sep 8, 20157 Findings7 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
Jun 10, 20147 Findings7 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Aug 20, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
Oct 2, 20129 Findings9 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)