Gernigin, Katherine R
401 SANDERS ST, BETHALTO, IL 62010Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 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
14 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 81 Findings
Most recent: Oct 1, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical46 Important34 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (23), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (17), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (10). Of 81 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20254 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Program408.85(i)
- Program408.85(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(i)
Mar 10, 202518 Findings6 Important12 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(o)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(f)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(i)
- Background Checks408.40(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(d)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(e)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(f)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(d)(2)
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(i)
Mar 14, 202421 Findings1 Critical15 Important5 Administrative
- Transportation of Children408.90
- Application for License408.10(b)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(g)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(6)
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
- Records and Reports408.120(o)
- Records and Reports408.120(r)
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits408.25(a)(7)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(k)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(a)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(i)
- Caregivers408.45
- Program408.85
- Program408.85(e)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures408.60(j)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(d)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline408.75
Jul 6, 20222 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Program408.85(i)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(c)(1)
Mar 9, 20223 Findings3 Administrative
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(a)(1)
- Number and Ages of Children Served408.65(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
Jan 26, 20214 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Background Checks408.40(a)
- Background Checks408.40(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
Jun 24, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits408.25(a)(10)
May 30, 20193 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(k)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
Apr 25, 20187 Findings3 Important4 Administrative
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(b)(1)
- Program408.85(c)(7)
- Program408.85(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(4)
May 10, 20176 Findings3 Important3 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
- Records and Reports408.120(o)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(g)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety408.70(a)(3)
Apr 22, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports408.120(a)
- Records and Reports408.120(h)
Jun 23, 20156 Findings6 Important
- Application for License408.10(b)(1)(i)
- Records and Reports408.120
- Provisions Pertaining to the License408.20(k)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35(l)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
May 29, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Records and Reports408.120
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family408.35
- Caregivers408.45(f)
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