Koch, Sherry L
1703 LONG CT, STERLING, IL 61081Childery 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
- 6
- 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
24 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 99 Findings
Most recent: Apr 7, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical98 Important
Across 24 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (47), Children's Records & Files (29), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11). Of 99 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 24 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(1)(b)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(4)
Feb 11, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(j)(5)
Jul 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 3, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(1)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(1)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(j)(5)
Jul 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
Jan 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(1)(a)
Oct 8, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jul 29, 20194 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(a)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Aug 10, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Jun 30, 20178 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 5, 20164 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Apr 28, 20165 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(j)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)
Jul 31, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
Oct 14, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
Sep 11, 20147 Findings7 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jul 24, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
Aug 8, 20137 Findings7 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(11)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Jan 22, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Nov 28, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
Aug 27, 20125 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Aug 7, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(d)
Jul 21, 201111 Findings11 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- 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)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
Feb 18, 20113 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
Aug 5, 20103 Findings3 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
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