Ottawa Head Start
627 GENTLEMAN RD, OTTAWA, IL 61350Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- 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
8 Inspection Visits Since 2015 · 37 Findings
Most recent: Aug 25, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
11 Critical23 Important3 Administrative
Across 8 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (15), Children's Records & Files (10), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 37 total findings, 11 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Jul 11, 20235 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 7, 202115 Findings2 Critical11 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Aug 18, 20205 Findings3 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jul 22, 20192 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jul 19, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Jul 22, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
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