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CRYSTAL LAKE HEAD START

CRYSTAL LAKE, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Capacity105
Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address76 W CRYSTAL LAKE AVE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60014

CityCRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

CountyMCHENRY

Phone8154556930

Operating details

Capacity105

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium15
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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76 W CRYSTAL LAKE AVE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60014, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  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: 4/14/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4071204/14/2026

    407120A1

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.73

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 4072504/14/2026

    407250I1B

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 4072504/14/2026

    407250I1C

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 4072504/14/2026

    407250I1E

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 4072504/14/2026

    407250I1H

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.54

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 4072604/14/2026

    407260F

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.65

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium riskStandard 4073104/14/2026

    407310A

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected

    Corrected at inspection
  8. Medium riskStandard 4073104/14/2026

    407310A5

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  9. Medium riskStandard 4073504/14/2026

    407350C

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.35

    Corrected at inspection
  10. Medium riskStandard 4073704/14/2026

    407370E6

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

15Total Violations
10Recent 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: CRYSTAL LAKE, MCHENRY County
  • Capacity: 105
  • Type: Day Care Center

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