Finnigan, Karan J
1114 MCCONNELL AVE, DEKALB, IL 60115Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 · 58 Findings
Most recent: Mar 2, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
58 Important
Across 11 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (27), Children's Records & Files (13), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). None of the 58 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
Oct 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(25)
Mar 11, 202517 Findings17 Important
- Substitutes406.11
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14
- Guidance and Discipline406.15
- Activity Requirements406.16
- Nutrition and Meals406.17
- Children with Special Needs406.20
- School Age Children406.21
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22
- Records and Reports406.24
- Confidentiality of Records and Information406.25
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(b)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)(4)
Mar 6, 202421 Findings21 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Activity Requirements406.16(c)(4)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(r)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(25)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 2, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
Feb 23, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Apr 25, 20191 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
Mar 7, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
May 3, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
Apr 28, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
Mar 18, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
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