Little Shepherd Preschool
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.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
- 28
- 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 7 inspections since 2012, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 29 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20256 Findings3 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Dec 14, 20227 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
Oct 27, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Dec 19, 20128 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Medications407.360(c)(4)
- Medications407.360(d)(2)
- Medications407.360(d)(4)
Apr 19, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
Mar 22, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Rule 4072504A4072504A