Early Explorations-University
47 N RESEARCH DR, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025Childery 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
- 130
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 99 Findings
Most recent: Dec 5, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
29 Critical63 Important7 Administrative
Across 15 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (46), Children's Records & Files (12), and Building & Premises Safety (10). Of 99 total findings, 29 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 202518 Findings3 Critical15 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(e)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Dec 6, 202417 Findings2 Critical15 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Evening, Night, Weekend and Holiday Care407.240(g)(3)(c)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Animals407.300(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Dec 8, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Dec 1, 20217 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Nov 30, 20207 Findings3 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(g)
Dec 27, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Sep 27, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Nov 30, 20174 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Jan 18, 201712 Findings6 Critical4 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Jan 29, 20169 Findings2 Critical4 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(f)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Dec 10, 20144 Findings3 Critical1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Dec 16, 20137 Findings5 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
Jan 8, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
Sep 18, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(a)
Jan 31, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
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