Little Jewels Learning Center, Inc
4117 E OAKLAND AVE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 211
- 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 2011, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (7), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 20 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Mar 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 19, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Jul 14, 20213 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 6, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Jun 11, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
Aug 2, 20136 Findings6 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(2)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(2)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)(6)
Aug 2, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
Aug 16, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Animals407.300(f)
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