Spring Valley Head Start
999 N STRONG AVE, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362Childery 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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
Across 6 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20245 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 7, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(h)
Sep 15, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Transportation407.280(o)
Sep 6, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Nov 16, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)
Sep 12, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)(1)
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