Zearing Child Enrichment Center Inc.
633 MASONIC DRIVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356Childery 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.3 / 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 Silver. 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 Silver (2 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 154
- 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
13 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 65 Findings
Most recent: Apr 23, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
24 Critical40 Important1 Administrative
Across 13 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (25), Children's Records & Files (11), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9). Of 65 total findings, 24 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20256 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Apr 9, 20245 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Sep 12, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(c)
Mar 29, 202311 Findings6 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 12, 20223 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(9)
May 19, 20214 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(2)
Jun 15, 20204 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
May 10, 20198 Findings5 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
May 4, 20187 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(10)
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
May 12, 20179 Findings4 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
Apr 14, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Jun 3, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Mar 16, 20101 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(1)
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