Galena Art and Recreation Center
11084 W US HIGHWAY 20, GALENA, IL 61036Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 114
- 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 2010, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 24 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jul 16, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(i)(1)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(i)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(i)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 19, 20244 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(a)
Jan 31, 20227 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Special Requirements for School-Age Children407.220(c)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(11)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(k)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jul 5, 20182 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 16, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jul 1, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
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