Word of Life Ev. Lutheran Church
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
14 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 54 Findings
Most recent: Feb 26, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
16 Critical35 Important3 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (24), Children's Records & Files (14), and Medication Administration (4). Of 54 total findings, 16 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20262 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Mar 4, 20256 Findings2 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(d)
Jan 24, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(f)
Feb 16, 20235 Findings3 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Feb 9, 202211 Findings11 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(e)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)(3)
- Medications407.360(e)
Jan 29, 20215 Findings4 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 24, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Mar 1, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 18, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
Feb 9, 20176 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(8)
Jan 11, 20163 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(8)
- Medications407.360(e)
Jan 14, 20155 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(2)
Feb 25, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
Mar 8, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)