Strong Beginnings Early Learning Prschl
641 W 6TH ST, NEOGA, IL 62447Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 6 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 22 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 22, 202410 Findings8 Important2 Administrative
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(10)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Jul 10, 20232 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Jan 8, 20202 Findings2 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
Jul 26, 20184 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
Jul 25, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
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