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▲▼
In Town (8)
Step By Step Ottawa 1420 Aquarius Cir, Ottawa	Center	In town	59	6 Weeks - 6 Years	(815) 433-5030	License issued
Ottawa Opportunity School 114 East Jefferson Street, Ottawa	Center	In town	46	2 Years - 5 Years	(815) 433-2731	License issued
Ottawa Head Start 627 Gentleman Rd, Ottawa	Center	In town	28	6 Weeks - 6 Years	(815) 625-7830	License issued
Christensen, Paula M 704 Fort St, Ottawa	Home	In town	8 / 8n	0 - 12 Years Night: 0 - 12 Years	(815) 883-4868	Surrendered under Investigation
Nelson, Katherine A 2053 Northlake Dr, Ottawa	Home	In town	8	0 - 12 Years	(815) 488-4092	License issued
Kids Can @ Starved Rock Regional Center 1013 Adams St, Ottawa	Center	In town	104	6 Weeks - 6 Years	(815) 434-0857	License issued
Step By Step Child Care Center Inc 110 W Mckinley Rd, Ottawa	Center	In town	78	6 Weeks - 12 Years	(815) 433-5030	License issued
Ottawa Expansion Head Start 103 W Mckinley Rd, Ottawa	Center	In town	18	3 Years - 5 Years	(815) 434-1355	License issued