Hodge, Diana L
545 NORTHERN LN, 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
17 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 102 Findings
Most recent: Apr 21, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
102 Important
Across 17 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (32), Children's Records & Files (21), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (21). None of the 102 findings were critical.
See All 17 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(j)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Records and Reports406.24(b)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Sep 3, 202419 Findings19 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)
- 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(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(5)
- 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)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Sep 12, 202320 Findings20 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)
- 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)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- 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)(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
Sep 16, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(2)
Nov 7, 20181 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Jun 18, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Substitutes406.11(b)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(2)
Oct 16, 20172 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
Nov 18, 20165 Findings5 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(k)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
Oct 20, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Apr 16, 20159 Findings9 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(b)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(c)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(i)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(h)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(j)
Sep 30, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
Mar 14, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
Feb 20, 201310 Findings10 Important
- Substitutes406.11(c)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(2)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(1)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(7)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(c)(3)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(c)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(j)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(2)
Sep 5, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Mar 21, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports406.24
Mar 19, 201011 Findings11 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(c)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(d)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(h)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(j)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(r)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Mar 4, 20104 Findings4 Important
- Records and Reports406.24
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
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