Feltner, Amanda L
3536 US HIGHWAY 34, KEWANEE, IL 61443Childery 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
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2014 · 37 Findings
Most recent: Nov 14, 2022⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
23 Important14 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (11), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 37 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20228 Findings4 Important4 Administrative
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(e)(8)
- Records and Reports408.120(c)
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
- Records and Reports408.120(k)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(a)(1)(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
Sep 29, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(i)
Dec 13, 20215 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(13)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(5)(a)
- Caregivers408.45(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
Dec 7, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(5)
Jun 19, 20203 Findings3 Important
- Swimming408.95(a)
- Swimming408.95(b)
- Swimming408.95(c)
Jan 29, 20203 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks408.40(c)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
Dec 14, 20185 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(j)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- Child Care Assistants408.50(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Oct 31, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(b)(4)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(b)(5)
- Program408.85(i)
Feb 1, 20165 Findings1 Important4 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(g)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
Jun 27, 20141 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(l)(7)
Feb 28, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(k)
- Caregivers408.45(j)
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