Lil Scholars Learning Center Llc
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
- 45
- 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 8 inspections since 2019, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 33 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jul 12, 20246 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(19)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Jun 10, 20225 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
May 12, 20226 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Jul 28, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Feb 20, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Oct 25, 20196 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(2)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 27, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Jul 23, 20195 Findings5 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(m)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)