Lapetite Academy Aurora
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.4 / 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.4 / 5
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- 162
- 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
10 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 60 Findings
Most recent: Feb 13, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
16 Critical43 Important1 Administrative
Across 10 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (22), Children's Records & Files (10), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (9). Of 60 total findings, 16 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Feb 13, 20245 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)(3)(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
Feb 3, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Transportation407.280(b)
Jan 12, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Apr 19, 20215 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jan 16, 20208 Findings3 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Apr 6, 20174 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Transportation407.280(d)
Jun 28, 201614 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Animals407.300(a)
- Animals407.300(b)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(h)
Dec 30, 201514 Findings14 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Feb 17, 20112 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)