West, Sandra F
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
- 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
Across 9 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10), Children's Records & Files (7), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 29 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(a)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(d)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(13)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Oct 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(j)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(a)
Nov 28, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
Oct 26, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(a)
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(b)
Sep 21, 20226 Findings6 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(e)(8)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(g)
Aug 29, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
Sep 15, 20174 Findings4 Important
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 12, 20163 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
May 25, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)