Collins, Valerie N
Data last updated · May 2026
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (11), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 34 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(j)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(j)
Feb 27, 202518 Findings4 Critical14 Important
- Transportation of Children408.90(d)(1)
- Transportation of Children408.90(d)(1)
- Transportation of Children408.90(d)(2)
- Transportation of Children408.90(d)(2)
- Cooperation with the Department408.130(a)
- Cooperation with the Department408.130(b)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(k)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(k)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(i)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(i)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(f)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(f)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
Jun 6, 202412 Findings8 Important4 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- Records and Reports408.120(i)
- Application for Renewal of License408.15(e)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(g)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(i)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Mar 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Cooperation with the Department408.130(a)
- Cooperation with the Department408.130(b)