Little Harvesters
22700 VETERANS RD, MORTON, IL 61550Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- 39
- 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
9 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 59 Findings
Most recent: Sep 11, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
22 Critical34 Important3 Administrative
Across 9 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (18), Children's Records & Files (13), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). Of 59 total findings, 22 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Sep 12, 202419 Findings4 Critical13 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Transportation407.280(q)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(3)
- Medications407.360(d)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(1)(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)(4)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)(4)
Sep 1, 20237 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
Aug 30, 202213 Findings10 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)(1)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 25, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Mar 24, 20223 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Feb 25, 20229 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Dec 21, 20214 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits407.65(f)
Nov 19, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
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