Captial City Learning Center
101 W JEFFERSON ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 5
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 43
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2016 · 60 Findings
Most recent: May 20, 2021⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
17 Critical43 Important
Across 12 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (28), Children's Records & Files (14), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (6). Of 60 total findings, 17 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20217 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Feb 22, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 8, 20207 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Feb 18, 20205 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(d)
Dec 6, 20195 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(4)
Aug 21, 20194 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jun 11, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
Jun 5, 20189 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(c)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
- Hand Washing407.320(c)
- Hand Washing407.320(e)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(k)
Nov 17, 20163 Findings3 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(4)
Sep 29, 20163 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Aug 16, 20165 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
Jul 28, 20169 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
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