The Learning Circle
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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- 40
- 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
Across 6 inspections since 2018, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), Children's Records & Files (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). Of 24 total findings, 12 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
May 14, 20247 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(b)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)(8)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
May 10, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Sep 10, 20191 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
May 14, 20196 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 29, 20183 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)