Question 1

What types of childcare facilities are listed?

Accepted Answer

Three types of licensed childcare appear here: day care centers (larger facilities with multiple staff), day care homes (small home-based care for up to 12 children), and group day care homes (home-based care for up to 16 children with an assistant). All are licensed and inspected by the state.

Question 2

How are childcare facilities licensed and inspected?

Accepted Answer

Each state's licensing agency inspects and licenses childcare facilities. Inspections cover health and safety standards, staff qualifications, child-to-staff ratios, and facility conditions. Inspection reports are public record.

Question 3

Why does this page show providers outside my town?

Accepted Answer

The search includes providers within a 10-mile radius because many families use childcare near their workplace or along their commute, not just in their home town. You can filter by distance to focus on closer options.

Provider▲▼	Type▲▼	Distance▲	Capacity▲▼	Ages	Phone	License▲▼
Godley Park District Child Care 500 South Kankakee Street, Godley	Center	4.4 mi	90	6 Weeks - 12 Years	(815) 458-6129	Pending renewal application
Reed-Custer Early Learning Center 255 S Comet Dr, Braidwood	Center	5.3 mi	28	6 Weeks - 5 Years	(815) 458-2307	Pending renewal application
Playhouse Academy 306 S Division St, Braidwood	Center	5.6 mi	82	6 Weeks - 12 Years	(815) 458-3401	License issued
Step By Step Child Care Center Inc 125 S Berta St, Diamond	Center	7.8 mi	105	6 Weeks - 12 Years	(815) 634-3934	License issued
Step By Step Child Care Center Inc Ecc 755 S Carbon Hill Rd, Coal City	Center	8.7 mi	24	5 Years - 11 Years	(815) 634-3934	License issued
La Page, Jewell A 626 S Buchanan St, Wilmington	Home	8.9 mi	8	0 - 12 Years	(815) 476-5980	License issued
Scholtes, Sharon L 95 W 2Nd St, Coal City	Home	8.9 mi	8 / 6n	6 Weeks - 12 Years Night: 6 Weeks - 12 Years	(815) 693-5989	Pending renewal application
Step By Step Child Care Center Inc Es 300 N Broadway St, Coal City	Center	8.9 mi	20	5 Years - 11 Years	(815) 634-3934	License issued

Essex, IL