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DECATUR, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data

Capacity104

Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address710 W MACON ST, DECATUR, IL, 62522

CityDECATUR, IL 62522

CountyMACON

Phone2174544478

Operating details

Capacity104

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/26/2026 · 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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710 W MACON ST, DECATUR, IL, 62522, DECATUR, IL 62522

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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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
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: 3/26/2026

High0
Medium-High0
Medium25
Medium-Low0
Low0

2026

Medium riskStandard 4072703/26/2026
407270
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071903/18/2026
407190
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 407551/23/2026
40755B
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7
Corrected at inspection

2025

Medium riskStandard 4071909/3/2025
407190
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073709/3/2025
407370A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073909/3/2025
407390A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073909/3/2025
407390L
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072009/3/2025
407200D3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072008/1/2025
407200R
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072708/1/2025
407270
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073108/1/2025
407310H
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.54
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073108/1/2025
407310I
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.54
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071408/1/2025
407140E3
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 407808/1/2025
40780A
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.28
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 407908/1/2025
40790A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071908/1/2025
407190D
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 407705/26/2025
40770B
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.79
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071005/26/2025
407100A10
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073802/4/2025
407380
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/6/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073602/4/2025
407360
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/6/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073502/4/2025
407350
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/6/2025
Medium riskStandard 4073302/4/2025
407330
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/6/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072702/4/2025
407270
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/6/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072502/4/2025
407250
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/6/2025
Medium riskStandard 4072202/4/2025
407220
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/6/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations

2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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: DECATUR, MACON County
Capacity: 104
Type: Day Care Center

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