Katie's Kids at Fort Jesse
2003 JACOBSSEN DR, NORMAL, IL 61761Childery 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
- 134
- 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 8 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 6, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 5, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 18, 20194 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 12, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(i)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Aug 13, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Aug 2, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jul 8, 20103 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
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