Catholic Charities Alexandria Drive Elc
1704 ALEXANDRIA DR, JOLIET, IL 60436Childery 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.4 / 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 an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. 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
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Gold (3 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
- 92
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 55 Findings
Most recent: Jul 11, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
20 Critical32 Important3 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (27), Building & Premises Safety (9), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (5). Of 55 total findings, 20 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Jul 11, 20256 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(3)
Mar 14, 20258 Findings5 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(b)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(b)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Jul 2, 20194 Findings1 Critical1 Important2 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Jul 25, 20183 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jul 19, 201610 Findings6 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(b)
Jul 22, 20156 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(3)
Oct 24, 20137 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
Dec 6, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
Jun 22, 20113 Findings3 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
Aug 3, 20103 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
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