Tender Beginnings Learning Center, Ltd.
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
- 60
- 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
13 Inspection Visits Since 2013 · 48 Findings
Most recent: Sep 23, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
14 Critical34 Important
Across 13 inspections since 2013, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (18), Children's Records & Files (12), and Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 48 total findings, 14 were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20257 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Dec 12, 20237 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCA 7(A)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(m)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Aug 3, 20224 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 8, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Nov 5, 20191 Finding1 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Oct 6, 20173 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Oct 24, 20165 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
May 18, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(2)
Sep 14, 20156 Findings6 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(a)
Sep 23, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(7)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)(2)
Dec 19, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(f)
Sep 26, 20136 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(3)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(8)