Best Daycares in Mattoon, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Mattoon's 13 daycares, 13 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Illinois averages of 3.8 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 7 centers and 6 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Illinois's average of 63%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Mattoon. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Illinois methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Mattoon
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Mattoon: 4.9 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Mattoon: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Mattoon: 5.0 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Mattoon?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in Mattoon.
- What percentage of Mattoon daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Mattoon daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Mattoon?
- 7 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Mattoon.
- How do Mattoon daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Mattoon daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Illinois statewide average of 3.8.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Illinois?
- Illinois offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Illinois