Certifynd ABA

Maryville Academy

place Des Plaines, IL 201-500 employees

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk
flagMultiple Indeed reviews describe toxic upper management and poor leadership communication
flagEmployee reviews allege abuse coverups — unverified, anecdotal, sourced only from reviews
flagDeclining review trend reported (avg ~2.8 in 2024 down to ~2.0 in 2026 per Indeed)
policyAnecdotal, unverified employee reports of alleged abuse coverups in reviews

psychology Employee Sentiment

4.8

out of 10

Management7.0
Culture7.0
Compensation7.0

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Competitive pay and benefits
  • add_circle Meaningful, mission-driven work with vulnerable children and families
  • add_circle Good entry-level opportunity in child welfare
  • add_circle Decent work-life balance in some roles

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Toxic upper management
  • remove_circle Poor communication between staff and leadership
  • remove_circle Inadequate staff training for mental health interventions
  • remove_circle Alleged abuse coverups (unverified, employee-reported)
  • remove_circle Fear of job loss / low job security