The Learning Tree Preschool
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
- 77
- 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
12 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 55 Findings
Most recent: Mar 7, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
17 Critical35 Important3 Administrative
Across 12 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (15), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (8). Of 55 total findings, 17 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Mar 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Dec 15, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Dec 14, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
Dec 17, 20197 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Dec 7, 20186 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(o)
Mar 13, 20185 Findings4 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(4)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
Sep 12, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Mar 21, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jan 8, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
May 26, 20118 Findings7 Important1 Administrative
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(21)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(i)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Apr 15, 201110 Findings7 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(4)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(3)
- Organization and Administration407.70(n)
Jul 22, 201011 Findings10 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(a)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(n)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(h)