Willow Walk Learning Center
417 E BROADWAY, TRENTON, IL 62293Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 93
- 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 8 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 15 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Apr 19, 20172 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 16, 20153 Findings2 Critical1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Organization and Administration407.70(f)
Mar 17, 20142 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Mar 6, 20132 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Mar 26, 20122 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
Mar 8, 20112 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
May 26, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
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