Discovery Youth Center
1130 E MARKET ST, RED BUD, IL 62278Childery 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
- 152
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 33 Findings
Most recent: Jun 25, 2019⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
5 Critical27 Important1 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Children's Records & Files (7). Of 33 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Jun 25, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Oct 19, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Jul 11, 20174 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(4)
Jun 24, 20164 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Aug 12, 20152 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Jul 2, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
Aug 29, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Nov 13, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Nov 7, 20126 Findings6 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(k)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(k)
Jul 27, 20125 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
Jun 28, 20113 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Jul 13, 20103 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(e)
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