Townsend, Lajuana M
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Not Available
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 22 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(2)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Oct 10, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)(2)(c)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(h)(2)
Jun 28, 20238 Findings8 Important
- Activity Requirements406.16(b)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(c)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(l)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(m)(7)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(i)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(s)
Dec 9, 20223 Findings3 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Dec 17, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports406.24(d)
- Records and Reports406.24(j)