Circles of Learning
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.4 / 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.3 / 5
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Silver (2 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 366
- 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
23 Inspection Visits Since 2012 · 55 Findings
Most recent: May 1, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
5 Critical48 Important2 Administrative
Across 23 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (22), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (12), and Children's Records & Files (9). Of 55 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 23 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(5)
Mar 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 1, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
Feb 2, 20244 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(m)
Jan 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
Sep 8, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 30, 20225 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(f)
Apr 27, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Dec 10, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 6, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Oct 9, 20203 Findings3 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Nov 8, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 26, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jun 20, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Sep 8, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 21, 20164 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
May 24, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Nov 3, 20155 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jul 15, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
Aug 14, 20142 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Jan 17, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
May 18, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)