Small World Learning Center
2915 MAPLE ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.4 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. Structural quality reflects a license that's pending or provisional. 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 Gold (3 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
6 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 48 Findings
Most recent: Jan 12, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
5 Critical38 Important5 Administrative
Across 6 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (22), Children's Records & Files (6), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (6). Of 48 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 12, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Sep 18, 202410 Findings2 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Sep 11, 202316 Findings3 Critical11 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Sep 7, 202214 Findings12 Important2 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(g)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)(1)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(j)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(b)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Jul 28, 20213 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
Jan 20, 20102 Findings2 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
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