Felman Early Childhood Center
200 S DESPLAINES ST, JOLIET, IL 60436Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold and NAEYC accreditation. 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 Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 · 101 Findings
Most recent: Nov 1, 2023⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
36 Critical61 Important4 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (56), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9), and Children's Records & Files (9). Of 101 total findings, 36 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Nov 1, 20233 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
Sep 10, 201911 Findings8 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 14, 201824 Findings10 Critical11 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Sep 19, 20174 Findings4 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Sep 7, 20165 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Sep 14, 201511 Findings3 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(h)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
Jun 9, 20156 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(5)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(e)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(e)
Sep 17, 20149 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Sep 17, 20137 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
Feb 1, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jan 30, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Oct 25, 201110 Findings2 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(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)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Organization and Administration407.70
Dec 1, 20102 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
Feb 16, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
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