Smart Start Learning Center New Baden
517 W HANOVER ST, NEW BADEN, IL 62265Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- 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 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 17 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Nov 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
Nov 21, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jan 13, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Nov 30, 20154 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Dec 8, 20144 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Dec 6, 20113 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(n)
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