First United Methodist Day Care Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 111
- 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 6 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 14 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Nov 15, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Oct 6, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Mar 17, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Sep 16, 20153 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)
Dec 18, 20134 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)