Steffa, Crystal M
112 S 1ST ST, MALTA, IL 60150Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 5
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 90 Findings
Most recent: Jan 22, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
2 Critical88 Important
Across 15 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (42), Children's Records & Files (18), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14). Of 90 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 202616 Findings1 Critical15 Important
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCA 7(A)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(j)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Records and Reports406.24(j)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(i)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(i)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 25, 202421 Findings21 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(a)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(c)
- Nutrition and Meals406.17(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(e)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)
- Records and Reports406.24(l)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(22)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(24)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)(a)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(5)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 3, 20239 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(j)
- Records and Reports406.24(i)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(g)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
Jan 6, 202320 Findings20 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(b)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(d)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(4)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- Records and Reports406.24(m)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(n)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 18, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
Jan 5, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 1, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(k)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(g)
Mar 12, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Feb 28, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Sep 22, 20164 Findings4 Important
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(1)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15(b)(3)
- Nutrition and Meals406.17(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(g)
Jan 25, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
Jan 22, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
Jul 3, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(o)
Jan 10, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Jul 29, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
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