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CENTRALIA, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data
Capacity144
Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address1101 S LOCUST ST, CENTRALIA, IL, 62801

CityCENTRALIA, IL 62801

CountyMARION

Phone6185324890

Operating details

Capacity144

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium25
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1101 S LOCUST ST, CENTRALIA, IL, 62801, CENTRALIA, IL 62801

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/18/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium19
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 407703/18/2026

    40770J

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 4073103/18/2026

    407310I

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 4072003/18/2026

    407200R

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 4072003/16/2026

    407200R

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 4071003/16/2026

    407100A10

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 4072703/16/2026

    407270C2

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 407703/16/2026

    40770J

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 4072003/3/2026

    407200R

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk3/3/2026

    CCA41

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 4073503/3/2026

    407350A

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 4073103/3/2026

    407310H

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  12. Medium riskStandard 407703/3/2026

    40770J

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  13. Medium riskStandard 4072703/3/2026

    407270A

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4072708/29/2025

    407270C6E

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 4072008/29/2025

    407200R

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 4071203/20/2025

    407120A3

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.77

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 4072703/20/2025

    407270A

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.91

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 4071203/20/2025

    407120E5

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.72

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 4073701/27/2025

    407370P1

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:

  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$779/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Illinois run about $1,303/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Illinois by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: CENTRALIA, MARION County
  • Capacity: 144
  • Type: Day Care Center

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