Werner, Marie
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2015 · 29 Findings
Most recent: Nov 15, 2023⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
20 Important9 Administrative
Across 8 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12), Children's Records & Files (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). None of the 29 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Nov 15, 20232 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(g)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
Dec 8, 20221 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(f)
Oct 5, 20218 Findings4 Important4 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(9)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(q)(4)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(q)(5)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(r)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Jul 8, 20213 Findings3 Important
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(x)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(k)
- Program408.85(i)
Jul 13, 20201 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(d)
Nov 14, 20191 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(x)
Nov 19, 20152 Findings2 Administrative
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Jan 29, 201511 Findings9 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(8)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(e)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(l)(2)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(l)(3)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(s)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(i)
- Caregivers408.45(a)
- Caregivers408.45(b)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(a)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(h)