Carrot Patch Day Care Center Columbia
252 VETERANS PKWY, COLUMBIA, IL 62236Childery 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.3 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Silver (2 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 121
- 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 2010 · 36 Findings
Most recent: Jan 21, 2021⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Critical30 Important
Across 12 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (10), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Children's Records & Files (8). Of 36 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(h)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(o)
Mar 27, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
Nov 29, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(i)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)
Feb 22, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(g)
Mar 7, 20175 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)
Mar 25, 20164 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Feb 25, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Mar 27, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
Apr 10, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(23)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Feb 9, 20126 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(g)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
Mar 16, 20114 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
Feb 4, 20103 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
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