Box, Melissa K
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
- Not Available
- 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
9 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 40 Findings
Most recent: Jan 27, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
40 Important
Across 9 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (16), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8). None of the 40 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Jan 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)(a)
Mar 5, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
Feb 28, 202411 Findings11 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Application for License406.4(b)(2)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Dec 19, 20226 Findings6 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(6)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 21, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
Feb 2, 20227 Findings7 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- School Age Children406.21(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Aug 30, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(h)(4)
Apr 20, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(5)