Cefs Head Start 0-5 Program Shelbyville
711 W SOUTH 7TH ST, SHELBYVILLE, IL 62565Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 11 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20142 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
Dec 12, 20133 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Dec 14, 20126 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(d)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
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