Great Hearts Academies - Cicero
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 Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 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
- 150
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
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Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation 133594 on 6.25.2025Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 133594 on 6.25.2025. This was a self-report. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Designee at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: School age: 1:11, 1:12, & 1:14
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/4/2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual compliance inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 5 of 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided
Jun 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/11/2024, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/11/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit a copy of the current fire inspection when obtained, since Fire inspection has recently expired. There were 4 staff files revi
Jun 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiency Was Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/13/2023 and Is Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiency was found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 6/13/2023 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The following was discussed: The 2 types of child immunization exemptions that are accepted by the Department- Religious and Medical Exemptions. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencie