Little Inspirations
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.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
- 80
- 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
7 Inspection Visits Since 2015 · 45 Findings
Most recent: Aug 2, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Critical29 Important4 Administrative
Across 7 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Children's Records & Files (7), and Building & Premises Safety (6). Of 45 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Aug 2, 202412 Findings4 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(7)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(c)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(h)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Dec 21, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Dec 1, 202112 Findings4 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Feb 9, 20213 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits407.65(a)(7)
Feb 9, 20203 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)
- Provisions Pertaining to Permits407.65(a)(7)
Nov 5, 20196 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Medications407.360(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
Sep 29, 20158 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(g)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
- Application for Renewal of License407.55(f)