Building Blocks Learning Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
16 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 93 Findings
Most recent: Oct 27, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
23 Critical65 Important5 Administrative
Across 16 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (30), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (16), and Building & Premises Safety (13). Of 93 total findings, 23 were critical.
See All 16 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 202517 Findings8 Critical7 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(6)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(1)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Sep 9, 202411 Findings2 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(e)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)
Feb 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 6, 20226 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
Jan 18, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)
Jul 2, 20215 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
Oct 28, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
Jul 11, 20197 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Mar 12, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 25, 20179 Findings2 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jun 30, 20161 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Sep 29, 20154 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Sep 1, 20154 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
May 11, 20115 Findings5 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(4)
Nov 23, 20107 Findings7 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(15)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)(a)
Aug 11, 201011 Findings2 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(15)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(4)