Linnell, Joanna L
868 EDWIN DR, BOURBONNAIS, IL 60914Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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 Bronze (1 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
- 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
5 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 22 Findings
Most recent: Jul 16, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
22 Important
Across 5 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12) and Children's Records & Files (7). None of the 22 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Jul 23, 20146 Findings6 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Aug 24, 20127 Findings7 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(1)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(2)
- School Age Children406.21(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(4)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Jun 22, 20116 Findings6 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(16)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
Jun 23, 20101 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
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