Easter Seal Joliet Region
212 BARNEY DRIVE, JOLIET, IL 60435Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- 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 2010 · 93 Findings
Most recent: Jan 26, 2022⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
18 Critical65 Important10 Administrative
Across 15 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (42), Children's Records & Files (18), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12). Of 93 total findings, 18 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Jan 26, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Jan 16, 20195 Findings2 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Dec 8, 20176 Findings5 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Dec 15, 20167 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(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(a)(6)
Jun 16, 20166 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
Aug 20, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(9)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(g)
Jan 16, 201513 Findings2 Critical8 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Jan 15, 201413 Findings2 Critical8 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Feb 19, 201312 Findings1 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Dec 18, 20122 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 9, 20123 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Feb 8, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Feb 6, 20126 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
Jan 28, 20119 Findings8 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(d)
Mar 3, 20105 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
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