Farland, Elener T
12603 ARTESIAN AVE, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406Childery 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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 Bronze (1 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- 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 2016, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 16 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(g)(4)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(6)
Jul 19, 20245 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(5)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(6)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(f)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(a)
Jan 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(b)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(f)
- Background Checks408.40(d)
Sep 9, 20166 Findings4 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(l)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(i)
- Background Checks408.40(b)
- Caregivers408.45
- Child Care Assistants408.50(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(d)
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