Auburn Child Care, Inc
1222 W JACKSON ST, AUBURN, IL 62615Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Silver (2 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- 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
21 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 120 Findings
Most recent: May 26, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
13 Critical90 Important17 Administrative
Across 21 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (28), Children's Records & Files (22), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (16). Of 120 total findings, 13 were critical.
See All 21 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20266 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(c)
Jul 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(4)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Jan 31, 20204 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 13, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(4)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(g)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Jul 26, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- License revocation, refusal, or suspensionCCA 8
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
Jul 3, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 5, 20196 Findings6 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(3)
- Transportation407.280(l)(4)
- Transportation407.280(m)
- Transportation407.280(p)
Jan 22, 20193 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jan 17, 201823 Findings3 Critical15 Important5 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)(7)
Oct 20, 20179 Findings7 Important2 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(d)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(9)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(d)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(h)
Sep 1, 201711 Findings2 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(1)
- Transportation407.280(q)
- Transportation407.280(t)
Mar 2, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Feb 26, 20164 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Nov 13, 20151 Finding1 Administrative
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Sep 22, 20158 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(b)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(s)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Feb 17, 201510 Findings7 Important3 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Dec 2, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Transportation407.280(j)
- Transportation407.280(l)(3)
- Transportation407.280(s)
Oct 17, 20144 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
Jan 31, 20145 Findings1 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Jul 12, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
May 1, 20136 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
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