Bardell, Melinda S
501 HILL ST, LANARK, IL 61046Childery 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.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
16 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 103 Findings
Most recent: Nov 8, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
103 Important
Across 16 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (41), Children's Records & Files (20), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (19). None of the 103 findings were critical.
See All 16 Inspection Visits
Nov 8, 202421 Findings21 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Nutrition and Meals406.17(a)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(e)(6)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(25)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 29, 202322 Findings22 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Activity Requirements406.16(c)(4)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(r)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(25)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Aug 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
Nov 16, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
May 25, 20168 Findings8 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(c)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(5)
Nov 2, 20153 Findings3 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
Dec 1, 20146 Findings6 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(17)(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
Sep 5, 20144 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)
May 21, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
Nov 18, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
Jun 18, 20136 Findings6 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(k)(7)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)
May 6, 20132 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
Aug 6, 201210 Findings10 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(k)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(k)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(h)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(j)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)
Jun 1, 201210 Findings10 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(1)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(1)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(2)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(k)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(k)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(k)(5)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(k)(7)
May 4, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
Jun 18, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
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