Ray, Catherine M
495 CHARLES DR, ELK GROVE VLG, IL 60007Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 100 Findings
Most recent: Jan 28, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
100 Important
Across 12 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (32), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (29), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8). None of the 100 findings were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 202615 Findings15 Important
- Substitutes406.11
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14
- Guidance and Discipline406.15
- Activity Requirements406.16
- Nutrition and Meals406.17
- Children with Special Needs406.20
- School Age Children406.21
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information406.25
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Feb 8, 202416 Findings16 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10
- Substitutes406.11
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14
- Guidance and Discipline406.15
- Activity Requirements406.16
- Nutrition and Meals406.17
- Children with Special Needs406.20
- School Age Children406.21
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information406.25
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9
Jan 18, 202318 Findings18 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10
- Substitutes406.11
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14
- Guidance and Discipline406.15
- Activity Requirements406.16
- Nutrition and Meals406.17
- Children with Special Needs406.20
- School Age Children406.21
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information406.25
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9
Jan 8, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
Feb 5, 20186 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
Jan 25, 201711 Findings11 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(3)
- Application for License406.4(b)(2)(a)
- Application for License406.4(b)(2)(b)
- Application for License406.4(b)(2)(c)
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
- Rule 406APPDB406APPDB
Jan 20, 20163 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(5)
Feb 11, 20156 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
Mar 10, 20145 Findings5 Important
- Substitutes406.11(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
Feb 6, 20136 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Feb 10, 20126 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(3)
- Application for License406.4(b)(1)(f)
Feb 25, 20117 Findings7 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(j)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)(3)
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