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2400 LOCUST STREET, ALTON, IL 62002Childery 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.4 / 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 and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- 71
- 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 2010 · 63 Findings
Most recent: Jun 17, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical48 Important3 Administrative
Across 15 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (22), Children's Records & Files (10), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8). Of 63 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Jun 17, 202517 Findings3 Critical14 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Volunteers407.180(b)
- 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(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Jun 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 6, 202420 Findings4 Critical15 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- 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)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits407.65(j)
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Aug 5, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 10, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Jul 14, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
Jun 28, 20192 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
Jul 23, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 26, 20162 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Medications407.360(c)(4)
Jun 19, 20151 Finding1 Administrative
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Jun 25, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(b)
Jul 19, 20126 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Jun 23, 20113 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)(a)
Jun 10, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
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