Thompson, Melinda K
1993 LAKINDALE DR, MACHESNEY PK, IL 61115Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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
- 8
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 42 Findings
Most recent: Jul 14, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
42 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (17), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (11), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). None of the 42 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 14, 202519 Findings19 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(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)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(2)
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits406.7(a)(4)
- 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)
Aug 7, 202420 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(c)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- 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)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(h)(5)
- Transportation of Children By Day Care Home406.18(a)
- 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)
Oct 16, 20123 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
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