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
- 37
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2015 · 59 Findings
Most recent: Jul 15, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
11 Critical45 Important3 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (26), Building & Premises Safety (14), and Children's Records & Files (7). Of 59 total findings, 11 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Jul 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Mar 7, 20244 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(b)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(j)
Aug 1, 202314 Findings3 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(19)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(4)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(d)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
Aug 3, 202211 Findings2 Critical9 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(d)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(19)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(1)(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 12, 20198 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Jun 9, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 14, 20164 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
Jul 11, 20161 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
Apr 29, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(10)
Dec 3, 20154 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)
Oct 28, 20155 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)