Kids Are Us 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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
13 Inspection Visits Since 2017 · 79 Findings
Most recent: Jan 23, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
15 Critical61 Important3 Administrative
Across 13 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (20), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (20), and Children's Records & Files (7). Of 79 total findings, 15 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Volunteers407.180(b)
- Volunteers407.180(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Nov 18, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Mar 7, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
Oct 30, 20239 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 18, 202314 Findings5 Critical6 Important3 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(p)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(f)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(h)
Oct 20, 20212 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
Nov 6, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Nov 5, 201811 Findings1 Critical10 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(q)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(g)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(2)
Oct 12, 20187 Findings7 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Oct 3, 20189 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(23)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(3)
- Hand Washing407.320(b)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(g)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(i)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(m)
Nov 1, 201712 Findings3 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(i)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(o)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)
Feb 24, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Jan 18, 20172 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(22)
- Hand Washing407.320(b)