Early Childhood Academia
8510 S CICERO AVE, BURBANK, IL 60459Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- 67
- 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
Across 7 inspections since 2019, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (9), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 24 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Jan 31, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
Jan 26, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
Mar 4, 20208 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)(d)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
Apr 25, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 9, 20195 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)
Mar 7, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
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