Ottawa Expansion Head Start
103 W MCKINLEY RD, OTTAWA, IL 61350Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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 Silver (2 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 18
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 9 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20263 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
Jan 10, 20233 Findings2 Critical1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(f)
Dec 7, 20211 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
Jan 19, 20212 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(j)(1)
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