Little Einsteins Academy 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Bronze. 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 Bronze (1 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
- 44
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2016 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Sep 3, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
Aug 24, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jun 23, 20163 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)