Rainforest Learning 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.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
- 125
- 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 11 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (7). Of 35 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20266 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(2)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
Dec 19, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
May 2, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(h)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
Jan 10, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(l)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(a)
Dec 10, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Feb 15, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Oct 22, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
Feb 28, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
Nov 26, 20136 Findings6 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Apr 19, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(e)
Mar 15, 20135 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)