MONTESSORI KIDS UNIVERSE OF EFFINGHAM

EFFINGHAM, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data

Capacity173

Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address2201 WILLENBORG ST, EFFINGHAM, IL, 62401

CityEFFINGHAM, IL 62401

CountyEFFINGHAM

Phone2178212473

Operating details

Capacity173

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/16/2025 · 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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2201 WILLENBORG ST, EFFINGHAM, IL, 62401, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

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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.

Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/16/2025

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Medium-High0
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2025

Medium riskStandard 4075512/16/2025
40755
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4075012/16/2025
40750
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40739012/16/2025
407390
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40738012/16/2025
407380
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40737012/16/2025
407370
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40736012/16/2025
407360
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40735012/16/2025
407350
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40734012/16/2025
407340
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40733012/16/2025
407330
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40732012/16/2025
407320
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40731012/16/2025
407310
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40727012/16/2025
407270
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40726012/16/2025
407260
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40725012/16/2025
407250
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40722012/16/2025
407220
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40720012/16/2025
407200
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40719012/16/2025
407190
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40715012/16/2025
407150
Actions: MON; Status: In violation; Weight: 7
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40714012/16/2025
407140
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40713012/16/2025
407130
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40712012/16/2025
407120
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40711012/16/2025
407110
Actions: MON; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.3
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 40710012/16/2025
407100
Actions: MON; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4079012/16/2025
40790A
Actions: MON; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.13
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4078012/16/2025
40780
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.

25Total Violations

0Recent 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: EFFINGHAM, EFFINGHAM County
Capacity: 173
Type: Day Care Center

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