Ingram, Patricia J
224 SOUTHWEST DR, HARRISBURG, IL 62946Childery Rating: 4/5
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.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.4 / 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 Gold. 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 Gold (3 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
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 42 Findings
Most recent: Oct 15, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
18 Important24 Administrative
Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (12), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (12), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9). None of the 42 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 202521 Findings9 Important12 Administrative
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(5)
- General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes408.30(a)
- 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)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- 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)
Oct 4, 202320 Findings8 Important12 Administrative
- Children Under 30 Months of Age408.105(e)(8)
- 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)
- Caregivers408.45(f)
- 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)
Sep 16, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports408.120(a)(1)
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