Land of Learning
1645 BETHANY RD, SYCAMORE, IL 60178Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- 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
9 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 92 Findings
Most recent: May 22, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
22 Critical63 Important7 Administrative
Across 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (31), Children's Records & Files (17), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (10). Of 92 total findings, 22 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
May 22, 20268 Findings3 Critical5 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Mar 2, 202623 Findings5 Critical17 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jan 12, 20262 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
Oct 8, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Jul 17, 20244 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Apr 12, 202428 Findings5 Critical18 Important5 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(6)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(8)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(6)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(7)
- Evening, Night, Weekend and Holiday Care407.240(g)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(14)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(1)
- Application for License407.50(b)(6)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(d)
- Organization and Administration407.70(f)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(c)
Mar 5, 20245 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
Mar 23, 202319 Findings3 Critical16 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(k)(4)(b)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
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