Buchanan, Sonya M
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
- 6
- 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
10 Inspection Visits Since 2017 · 46 Findings
Most recent: Jul 31, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
46 Important
Across 10 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (36), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 46 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Jul 31, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Night Care406.23
- Records and Reports406.24
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
Jun 5, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Jun 15, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Aug 16, 20229 Findings9 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(14)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jul 6, 20216 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
Jun 24, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
Aug 28, 20198 Findings8 Important
- Records and Reports406.24
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 28, 20192 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
Jun 14, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jun 22, 20172 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)