HEAD START PEKIN CENTER
PEKIN, IL·Day Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1010 EL CAMINO DR, PEKIN, IL, 61554
CityPEKIN, IL 61554
CountyTAZEWELL
Phone3093471971
Operating details
Capacity78
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High0
- Medium25
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
1010 EL CAMINO DR, PEKIN, IL, 61554, PEKIN, IL 61554
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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: 1/6/2026
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- Medium-High0
- Medium25
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4071201/6/2026
407120A1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.73
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071201/6/2026
407120A4
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071201/6/2026
407120E4
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.59
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073701/6/2026
407370E
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.38
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073701/6/2026
407370E3
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.08
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk1/6/2026
FHSEC305
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4072005/21/2025
407200R
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071201/9/2025
407120A3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073101/9/2025
407310A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073101/9/2025
407310A4
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073101/9/2025
407310A5
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073101/9/2025
407310A6
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk1/9/2025
FHSEC305
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 407601/8/2025
40760
Actions: MON; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.06
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 407701/8/2025
40770
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 407801/8/2025
40780
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 407901/8/2025
40790A
Actions: MON; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.13
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071301/8/2025
407130
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071401/8/2025
407140
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071501/8/2025
407150
Actions: MON; Status: In violation; Weight: 7
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071701/8/2025
407170
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071901/8/2025
407190
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4072001/8/2025
407200
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4072501/8/2025
407250
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4072601/8/2025
407260
Actions: MON; 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost
$822/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: PEKIN, TAZEWELL County
- Capacity: 78
- Type: Day Care Center
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