Wesley Child Care Center @ Lyon School
1335 WAUKEGAN RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025Childery 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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- 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 9 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (15), Children's Records & Files (5), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 31 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)(1)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(e)
Feb 11, 20253 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Feb 14, 20244 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Mar 10, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
Apr 4, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
Jan 26, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jan 14, 20153 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Feb 6, 20134 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Feb 15, 20112 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
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