Upc Discovery Early Learning Center
2400 W NORTHMOOR RD, PEORIA, IL 61614Childery 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 Gold. 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 Gold (3 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 11 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (21), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (15), and Children's Records & Files (13). Of 67 total findings, 27 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Volunteers407.180(b)
Sep 4, 20243 Findings3 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Aug 9, 20234 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Oct 20, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 5, 20225 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Sep 8, 202112 Findings5 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 9, 202010 Findings3 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 8, 201923 Findings7 Critical15 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(4)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- 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(e)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(1)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Aug 15, 20172 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Sep 30, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
Oct 7, 20153 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
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