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STERLING, ILDay Care HomeLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$969/mo

Contact information

Address913 W 5TH ST, STERLING, IL, 61081

CitySTERLING, IL 61081

CountyWHITESIDE

Phone8155356836

Operating details

Capacity8

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium19
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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913 W 5TH ST, STERLING, IL, 61081, STERLING, IL 61081

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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.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/4/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium19
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 40686/4/2026

    4068J

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.24

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 406156/4/2026

    40615

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 406146/4/2026

    40614K

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.78

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 406136/4/2026

    40613D1B

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.15

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 406136/4/2026

    40613A

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.67

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  6. Medium riskStandard 40696/4/2026

    4069N

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.47

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  7. Medium riskStandard 406246/4/2026

    40624C

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.41

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  8. Medium riskStandard 40686/4/2026

    4068J3

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.76

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  9. Medium riskStandard 40686/4/2026

    4068A14

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.41

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  10. Medium riskStandard 40686/4/2026

    4068A21

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.57

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  11. Medium riskStandard 40686/4/2026

    4068G

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  12. Medium riskStandard 40686/4/2026

    4068A12

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.63

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  13. Medium riskStandard 40666/4/2026

    4066I

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 5.55

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  14. Medium riskStandard 40686/4/2026

    4068A4

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.49

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  15. Medium riskStandard 4066/4/2026

    406C

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  16. Medium riskStandard 406246/4/2026

    40624D2

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  17. Medium riskStandard 406246/4/2026

    40624D

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.69

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  18. Medium riskStandard 406126/4/2026

    40612B3

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  19. Medium riskStandard 406126/4/2026

    40612B2

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

19Total Violations
19Recent 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

$969/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: STERLING, WHITESIDE County
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Day Care Home

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