Lacon Head Start
319 5TH ST, LACON, IL 61540Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 18
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 11 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
Oct 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Nov 30, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(g)
Nov 16, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
Nov 17, 20203 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Nov 5, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(m)
Nov 28, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
Jan 21, 20161 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)