Wilkerson, Karla A
16755 MERRILL AVE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473Childery 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
- 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
Across 7 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 18 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 18, 20233 Findings3 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(g)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 2, 20211 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(j)(2)
Oct 10, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(5)
Oct 30, 20175 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(1)
- Application for Renewal of License406.5(e)(2)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 12, 20162 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Jan 21, 20153 Findings3 Important
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22(g)(1)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(32)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Dec 9, 20133 Findings3 Important
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(1)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
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