Mathon, Sherry L
420 WOODBINE RD, TAYLORVILLE, IL 62568Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
Across 6 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (10), Children's Records & Files (7), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 22 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(c)
Oct 5, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Oct 18, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(i)
Dec 10, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Mar 28, 20135 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(2)
Jan 3, 201310 Findings10 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(1)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(1)(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(1)(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(a)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(3)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(d)(2)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(e)(1)
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Westcott, Susan LTaylorville · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Owens, Lisa DTaylorville · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Durham, Beverly ATaylorville · 1/5 Childery Rating
- Buchanan, Mary ATaylorville · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Lighthouse Learning CenterTaylorville · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Harwood, Jennifer MTaylorville · 3/5 Childery Rating