Smarty Pants Early 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
9 Inspection Visits Since 2015 · 88 Findings
Most recent: Jan 29, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
15 Critical71 Important2 Administrative
Across 9 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (32), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (15), and Building & Premises Safety (13). Of 88 total findings, 15 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(d)
Jul 25, 202515 Findings3 Critical11 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(7)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(21)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Medications407.360(c)(1)
- Medications407.360(c)(2)
- Medications407.360(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Jun 10, 202422 Findings3 Critical18 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(q)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(t)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
May 3, 202314 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(i)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(m)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
May 26, 202211 Findings6 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(e)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 8, 202111 Findings2 Critical9 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Feb 8, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
May 3, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Nov 19, 20157 Findings7 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)