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VANDALIA, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity40
Est. price$866/mo

Contact information

Address1902 PROGRESS WEST DR, VANDALIA, IL, 62471

CityVANDALIA, IL 62471

CountyFAYETTE

Phone2179943701

Operating details

Capacity40

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/2/2025 · 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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1902 PROGRESS WEST DR, VANDALIA, IL, 62471, VANDALIA, IL 62471

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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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/2/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium17
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4071009/2/2025

    407100F

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4073909/2/2025

    407390M

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

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 4073709/2/2025

    407370F3

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.92

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4073609/2/2025

    407360C

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4072809/2/2025

    407280D

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.03

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4072109/2/2025

    407210B

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.03

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  7. Medium riskStandard 4071909/2/2025

    407190A

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 4071109/2/2025

    407110

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.3

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  9. Medium riskStandard 4071009/2/2025

    407100H

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.2

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 4073809/2/2025

    407380B

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.19

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 4073109/2/2025

    407310A

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  12. Medium riskStandard 4072709/2/2025

    407270A

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.91

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  13. Medium riskStandard 4072609/2/2025

    407260F

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.65

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  14. Medium riskStandard 4072509/2/2025

    407250D

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.44

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  15. Medium riskStandard 4071209/2/2025

    407120A4

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  16. Medium riskStandard 4071209/2/2025

    407120A3

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 5.77

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  17. Medium riskStandard 4071209/2/2025

    407120A1

    Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.73

    Corrected 10/2/2025

Showing the 25 most recent of 36 records on file; the full history loads with the interactive view.

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.
  • 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

$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: VANDALIA, FAYETTE County
  • Capacity: 40
  • Type: Day Care Center

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