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531 S MAIN ST, BELVIDERE, IL 61008Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- 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 2012 · 66 Findings
Most recent: Sep 16, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical54 Important
Across 14 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (22), Children's Records & Files (11), and Building & Premises Safety (10). Of 66 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Sep 16, 202518 Findings3 Critical15 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(k)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Sep 18, 202419 Findings3 Critical16 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(s)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(6)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Feb 15, 20244 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Apr 27, 20225 Findings5 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(k)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Sep 3, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Mar 2, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Sep 4, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(t)(2)
Sep 24, 20183 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Jul 24, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(4)
Sep 16, 20164 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Aug 15, 20161 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
Aug 15, 20154 Findings4 Important
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(i)
Sep 24, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120
Mar 15, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)
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