Dee Dees Learning Academy Inc
631 MINNIE AVENUE, DUPO, IL 62239Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- 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 2010 · 45 Findings
Most recent: Sep 13, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical30 Important3 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Children's Records & Files (13), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). Of 45 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Sep 13, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 5, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 24, 20215 Findings4 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Sep 28, 20203 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Nov 22, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 18, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
Nov 16, 20182 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120
Oct 26, 20176 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(g)
Jul 19, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Nov 18, 20153 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Dec 11, 201410 Findings1 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Oct 31, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Oct 26, 20114 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
Nov 30, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
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