Barlina House Preschool
705 BARLINA RD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- 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
Across 8 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), Children's Records & Files (7), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 30 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)
Sep 29, 20255 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Sep 14, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
Nov 9, 20227 Findings1 Critical4 Important2 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(b)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(c)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Oct 5, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
Sep 23, 20214 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
Oct 21, 20203 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Sep 11, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
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