Children of America
155 TYLER RD, SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174Childery 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.5 / 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 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 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
- 145
- 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
14 Inspection Visits Since 2014 · 76 Findings
Most recent: Dec 26, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
16 Critical55 Important5 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (29), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8), and Children's Records & Files (8). Of 76 total findings, 16 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Dec 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Sep 22, 20259 Findings4 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
May 29, 20256 Findings1 Critical3 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Oct 4, 20245 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 19, 20236 Findings4 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Oct 12, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Sep 13, 20214 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
Nov 12, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Aug 21, 20204 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
Nov 8, 201912 Findings2 Critical9 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Sep 19, 20189 Findings9 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
Dec 15, 20177 Findings1 Critical4 Important2 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(n)(3)
Nov 16, 20176 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 17, 20144 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
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