Rochelle Head Start
14206 E FLAGG RD, ROCHELLE, IL 61068Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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. 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)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
16 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 119 Findings
Most recent: Feb 24, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
17 Critical92 Important10 Administrative
Across 16 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (31), Children's Records & Files (28), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (11). Of 119 total findings, 17 were critical.
See All 16 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 202620 Findings5 Critical14 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(n)
Sep 12, 20256 Findings5 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(i)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Feb 28, 202542 Findings6 Critical33 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150
- Students and Youth Aides407.160
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(c)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Hand Washing407.320
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
- Napping and Sleeping407.350
- Medications407.360
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- Outdoor Play Area407.390
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80
Feb 8, 202412 Findings1 Critical9 Important2 Administrative
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCA 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Transportation407.280(n)
- Transportation407.280(q)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(n)(3)
Oct 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Sep 18, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Sep 8, 20234 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Feb 23, 202314 Findings1 Critical12 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
- Transportation407.280
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Hand Washing407.320
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330
- Napping and Sleeping407.350
- Medications407.360
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- Outdoor Play Area407.390
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(a)
Feb 23, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Mar 1, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Apr 2, 20185 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Mar 15, 20173 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Feb 6, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
Sep 5, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Sep 15, 20112 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
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