Richerson, Lisa K
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver and NAFCC accreditation. 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 Silver (2 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)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 8 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (12), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 22 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Sep 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(29)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(d)
Sep 27, 20224 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Sep 27, 20214 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(i)
Sep 16, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
Sep 25, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(g)
Sep 30, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Nutrition and Meals406.17(i)
- Rule 406B406B
Oct 25, 20114 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Oct 26, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(4)