The Learning Zone
3322 MOULTRIE AVE, MATTOON, IL 61938Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 116
- 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 7 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Evening, Night, Weekend and Holiday Care407.240
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
Jun 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(k)
Mar 13, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Oct 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Mar 21, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(1)
Jun 24, 20132 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Equipment and Materials407.380
- Organization and Administration407.70
Nov 10, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
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