Pieper, Paula K
116 TIMBER CIR, GROVELAND, IL 61535Childery 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
Across 11 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (25), Children's Records & Files (16), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11). Of 62 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Nov 27, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Dec 2, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 2, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Dec 3, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 19, 20197 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
Nov 19, 20186 Findings6 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(1)
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(b)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(s)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 20, 20179 Findings9 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)(4)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)(1)(b)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)(1)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Dec 9, 201612 Findings2 Critical10 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
Nov 19, 20156 Findings6 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 18, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
Jan 16, 201313 Findings13 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
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