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 (2)
Roop, Heather M 402 E Webster St, Polo	Home	In town	7	0 - 12 Years	(779) 245-1564	License issued
Ymca Centennial Preschool Site 308 S Pleasant Ave, Polo	Center	In town	42	3 Years - 12 Years	(815) 235-2467	License issued
Nearby (9)
Chupp, Wendy L 2114 Il Route 26, Dixon	Home	7.2 mi	8	0 - 12 Years	(815) 441-6523	Pending renewal application
Huseman, Mary E 407 Barbara St, Mount Morris	Home	8.9 mi	8	0 - 12 Years	(815) 734-4249	License issued
Gascoigne, Joan M 19398 Polo Rd, Sterling	Home	9 mi	8	0 - 12 Years	(815) 626-7905	Pending renewal application
Hough, Lynnette M 3788 N Mount Morris Rd, Mount Morris	Home	9.5 mi	8	0 - 12 Years	(815) 734-6006	License issued
Scully, Rebecca R 19711 Hoover Rd, Sterling	Home	9.7 mi	7	0 - 12 Years	(815) 931-8249	License issued
Meyer, Teresa K 206 S 3Rd Ave, Forreston	Home	9.8 mi	8 / 8n	0 - 12 Years Night: 0 - 12 Years	(815) 938-2593	License issued
Clark, Dawn M 1027 4Th Ave, Dixon	Home	9.9 mi	8 / 8n	0 - 12 Years Night: 0 - 12 Years	(815) 973-7458	License issued
Schemel, Kathy A 802 Hewitt St, Forreston	Home	9.9 mi	8	0 - 12 Years	(815) 238-8691	License issued
Hammil, Ashley C 202 W Avon St, Forreston	Home	9.9 mi	7	0 - 12 Years	(815) 543-4415	License issued