Lazarus West, Kelish D
1640 WINTERWHEAT DR, BELVIDERE, IL 61008Childery 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
- 8
- 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
22 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 109 Findings
Most recent: Mar 2, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
3 Critical106 Important
Across 22 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (53), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (21), and Children's Records & Files (18). Of 109 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 22 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
Nov 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
Mar 26, 202519 Findings19 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Night Care406.23(i)
- Night Care406.23(p)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- 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)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
May 22, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(i)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(p)
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
Aug 21, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(j)(4)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(m)(5)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(q)(2)
Mar 21, 202322 Findings22 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- 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)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(25)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Oct 15, 20214 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(h)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(j)
Apr 4, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Aug 17, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- Rule CCA 43CCA 43
Aug 10, 20185 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)(8)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(h)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(j)
May 18, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
Apr 19, 20179 Findings9 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 20, 201716 Findings2 Critical14 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 24, 20163 Findings3 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
Mar 12, 20155 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(i)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
Jul 8, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)(1)
Mar 31, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)(1)
May 30, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(1)
May 3, 20131 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
Apr 3, 20132 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
May 29, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
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