St. John's Lutheran Day Care
808 S MAIN ST, RED BUD, IL 62278Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- 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 10 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 19 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Jun 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Jul 16, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Jun 30, 20172 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Aug 9, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Jun 19, 20154 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Hand Washing407.320(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Aug 26, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
Aug 29, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Jul 10, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(3)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Jun 21, 20112 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Jul 13, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
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