Little Hands Child Creative Center
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
8 Inspection Visits Since 2018 · 20 Findings
Most recent: Nov 19, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
11 Critical9 Important
Across 8 inspections since 2018, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Children's Records & Files (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 20 total findings, 11 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
Sep 13, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 14, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Sep 19, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Sep 10, 20192 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
Aug 16, 20196 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jan 10, 20195 Findings5 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(9)
Aug 24, 20182 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)