RICHARDS, CATHERINE M

ROCKFORD, ILGDCLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data

Capacity12

Est. price$917/mo

Contact information

Address5041 ELMWOOD RD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101

CityROCKFORD, IL 61101

Phone7793486298

Operating details

Capacity12

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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Medium-High0
Medium25
Medium-Low0
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Location

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5041 ELMWOOD RD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101, ROCKFORD, IL 61101

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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
This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
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

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026

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Medium-High0
Medium22
Medium-Low0
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2026

Medium riskStandard 4081054/7/2026
408105
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408304/7/2026
40830N2
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.38
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4081354/7/2026
408135
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4081304/7/2026
408130
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4081254/7/2026
408125
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4081204/7/2026
408120
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4081104/7/2026
408110
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4081004/7/2026
408100
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408854/7/2026
40885
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408804/7/2026
40880
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408754/7/2026
40875
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium risk4/7/2026
FHSEC305
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: Corrected
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 408354/7/2026
40835F
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.03
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 408704/7/2026
40870
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408104/7/2026
40810
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408204/7/2026
40820
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 5.47
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408404/7/2026
40840
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408454/7/2026
40845
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408504/7/2026
40850
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408554/7/2026
40855
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408604/7/2026
40860
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 408654/7/2026
40865
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/7/2026

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations

22Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$917/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: ROCKFORD
Capacity: 12
Type: GDC

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