SMART BEGINNINGS ACADEMY INC.

AURORA, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.1based on state inspection data

Capacity136

Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address1555 MESA LN, AURORA, IL, 60502

CityAURORA, IL 60502

CountyKANE

Phone6302296195

Operating details

Capacity136

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High0
Medium-High0
Medium25
Medium-Low0
Low0

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Location

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1555 MESA LN, AURORA, IL, 60502, AURORA, IL 60502

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Questions to ask on a tour

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Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/12/2026

High0
Medium-High0
Medium9
Medium-Low0
Low0

2026

Medium riskStandard 4071203/12/2026
407120A3
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.77
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071003/12/2026
407100F
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4072701/14/2026
407270C3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071001/14/2026
407100A1
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071001/14/2026
407100A3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071001/14/2026
407100B1
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected

2025

Medium riskStandard 4071007/14/2025
407100A11
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073307/14/2025
407330G
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073307/14/2025
407330H
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations

2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$779/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Illinois run about $1,303/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Illinois by age group.

About this daycare

Location: AURORA, KANE County
Capacity: 136
Type: Day Care Center

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