Blade, Marsha D
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
11 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 34 Findings
Most recent: Aug 20, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical33 Important
Across 11 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (17), Children's Records & Files (9), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). Of 34 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jun 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)
Jul 27, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
Sep 30, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
Apr 20, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(j)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
Feb 28, 20174 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 10, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(a)
- Cooperation with the Department406.26(b)
May 14, 20151 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(1)
Apr 17, 20145 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
May 23, 20139 Findings9 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jun 7, 20122 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)