Learning Tree Child Care Center Llc
950 BURNHAM AVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.3 / 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 Silver. 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 Silver (2 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
- 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 2010 · 48 Findings
Most recent: Nov 5, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
17 Critical30 Important1 Administrative
Across 13 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (19), Children's Records & Files (11), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). Of 48 total findings, 17 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Oct 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(3)
- Medications407.360(c)(1)
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Dec 5, 20224 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Sep 9, 20214 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70
Sep 13, 20192 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Transportation407.280(b)
Sep 28, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Aug 25, 20179 Findings7 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 19, 20162 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Sep 2, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(21)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Sep 30, 20134 Findings4 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(21)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Sep 9, 201110 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)(c)
Sep 29, 20104 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340
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