New Beginnings, Inc.
301 S MARKET ST, NEW ATHENS, IL 62264Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- 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
16 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 57 Findings
Most recent: Jul 29, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
8 Critical44 Important5 Administrative
Across 16 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (18), Building & Premises Safety (10), and Children's Records & Files (9). Of 57 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 16 Inspection Visits
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
Aug 6, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Medications407.360(c)
Feb 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 30, 20237 Findings4 Important3 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits407.65(a)(9)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Dec 21, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Sep 8, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Oct 23, 20203 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jun 5, 20195 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
Aug 24, 20184 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 25, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Apr 24, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Oct 9, 20158 Findings6 Important2 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Sep 2, 20144 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
Sep 10, 20139 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for School-Age Children407.220(c)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
Oct 12, 20123 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Nov 28, 20113 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Substitutes407.170(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)