Prairieland Montessori
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- 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 7 inspections since 2018, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Aug 28, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
Oct 6, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Mar 9, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Nov 12, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jan 11, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Nov 14, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)