Lake Shore Learning Center Inc
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
- 257
- 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 11 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (7), and Building & Premises Safety (7). Of 31 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 2, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)(3)
Jul 19, 20181 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
Jul 20, 20164 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Aug 7, 20156 Findings6 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)(1)
Jul 15, 20151 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
Jun 16, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
Jul 11, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)
Aug 8, 20124 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(g)
Jun 28, 20113 Findings3 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(m)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(5)
Jul 29, 20103 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)