Lapetite Academy
2345 SOUTH ROUTE 59, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- 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 9 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (5), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (5). Of 21 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(g)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(i)
Oct 7, 20244 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Jul 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 21, 20213 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 21, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 11, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Sep 26, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Smart Start AcademyPlainfield · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Dame, Dianne EPlainfield · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Primrose School of PlainfieldPlainfield · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Kla Schools of PlainfieldPlainfield · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Garcia Sandoval, Ma RosaPlainfield · 5/5 Childery Rating
- The Children's CourtyardPlainfield · 5/5 Childery Rating