HEARTLAND HEAD START - 5 (FIVE)

PONTIAC, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data

Capacity28

Est. price$866/mo

Contact information

Address1303 E INDIANA AVE, PONTIAC, IL, 61764

CityPONTIAC, IL 61764

CountyLIVINGSTON

Phone3096624880

Operating details

Capacity28

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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Medium25
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Location

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1303 E INDIANA AVE, PONTIAC, IL, 61764, PONTIAC, IL 61764

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Questions to ask on a tour

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Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/22/2025

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2025

Medium riskStandard 4073108/22/2025
407310
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4071708/22/2025
407170
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4071908/22/2025
407190
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072008/22/2025
407200
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072108/22/2025
407210
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072508/22/2025
407250
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072608/22/2025
407260
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072708/22/2025
407270
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072808/22/2025
407280
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4071208/22/2025
407120A3
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.77
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073208/22/2025
407320
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073308/22/2025
407330
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073408/22/2025
407340
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073508/22/2025
407350
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073608/22/2025
407360
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073708/22/2025
407370
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073808/22/2025
407380
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4071208/22/2025
407120A2
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071408/22/2025
407140
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 9/21/2025
Medium riskStandard 4071208/22/2025
407120A4
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071208/22/2025
407120A6
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.59
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071208/22/2025
407120E2
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.32
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071208/22/2025
407120E4
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.59
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071208/22/2025
407120E5
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.72
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071208/22/2025
407120F2
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.77
Corrected at inspection

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost

$866/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: PONTIAC, LIVINGSTON County
Capacity: 28
Type: Day Care Center

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