Whiz Kids Nursery Center, Inc
514 522 W 103RD STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60628Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- 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
13 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 79 Findings
Most recent: Nov 18, 2022⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
27 Critical48 Important4 Administrative
Across 13 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (31), Building & Premises Safety (11), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8). Of 79 total findings, 27 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(6)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(q)
Nov 16, 20229 Findings1 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(11)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(5)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Oct 3, 20229 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
Sep 23, 202111 Findings5 Critical4 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(c)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(c)
Nov 13, 20209 Findings4 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(m)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 20, 20182 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Nov 8, 20176 Findings3 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(b)
Nov 29, 20162 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Nov 4, 20154 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Nov 20, 20134 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Nov 7, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Sep 14, 20116 Findings4 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Dec 22, 201012 Findings2 Critical10 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
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