Cgh Helping Hands Daycare
1813 2ND AVE, STERLING, IL 61081Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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 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
- 75
- 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 2011 · 33 Findings
Most recent: Jun 23, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical30 Important2 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (13), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 33 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20256 Findings5 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jun 19, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
May 24, 20184 Findings4 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 14, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Apr 17, 20173 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Rule CCA 83CCA 83
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(a)
Jun 19, 20154 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Feb 17, 20154 Findings4 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(j)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(m)
Jul 1, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
Jun 28, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Jul 13, 20111 Finding1 Administrative
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(b)
Jan 24, 20115 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(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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