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▲▼
Narup, Angela M 11355 Eiff Rd, Marissa	Group Home	2.1 mi	12 / 12n	6 Weeks - 13 Years Night: 6 Weeks - 13 Years	(618) 977-3326	License issued
New Beginnings, Inc. 301 S Market St, New Athens	Center	7.6 mi	68	6 Weeks - 12 Years	(618) 475-2969	License issued
Sparta Head Start 1820 North Market Street, Sparta	Center	7.9 mi	72	3 Years - 5 Years	(618) 443-3037	License issued
Just Us Kids Child Care Center, Inc. 839 Darmstadt Street, St. Libory	Center	8.3 mi	69	6 Weeks - 12 Years	(618) 768-4275	License issued