Algonquin Preschool Inc
109 WASHINGTON ST, ALGONQUIN, IL 60102Childery 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 83 Findings
Most recent: Feb 17, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
15 Critical64 Important4 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (28), Children's Records & Files (22), and Building & Premises Safety (11). Of 83 total findings, 15 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 202625 Findings3 Critical19 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Personnel Records407.120
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150
- Volunteers407.180
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Hand Washing407.320
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Medications407.360
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- Outdoor Play Area407.390
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60
- Organization and Administration407.70
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80
Mar 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Medications407.360(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Mar 21, 202413 Findings3 Critical10 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Mar 16, 202315 Findings3 Critical12 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)(4)(b)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Feb 19, 20218 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Mar 4, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Feb 2, 20176 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 1, 20163 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jan 27, 20157 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(3)
Apr 1, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Feb 13, 20131 Finding1 Administrative
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(b)
Mar 20, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
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