Best Daycares in Scales Mound, IL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Scales Mound's 3 daycares, 3 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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 1 center and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Scales Mound. 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 Scales Mound
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Scales Mound: 4.7 (Sample of 3).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Scales Mound: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Scales Mound: 4.7 (Sample of 3).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Scales Mound?
- There are 3 licensed child care providers in Scales Mound.
- What percentage of Scales Mound daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Scales Mound daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
- What types of childcare are available in Scales Mound?
- 1 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Scales Mound.
- How do Scales Mound daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
- Scales Mound daycares average 4.0 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