Growing Seeds Preschool Llc
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
- 16
- 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
9 Inspection Visits Since 2016 · 93 Findings
Most recent: Aug 21, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
24 Critical54 Important15 Administrative
Across 9 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (35), Children's Records & Files (19), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (18). Of 93 total findings, 24 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 202515 Findings5 Critical9 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Application examination and licensingCCASEC 5(11)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Animals407.300(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(i)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(l)
Sep 9, 20246 Findings3 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Aug 22, 202315 Findings4 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(b)(2)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(5)
Aug 2, 20227 Findings1 Critical4 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Aug 24, 20213 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Jul 14, 202012 Findings4 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Aug 9, 201819 Findings5 Critical10 Important4 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Sep 14, 20177 Findings4 Important3 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Oct 24, 20169 Findings1 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)