Academy of Creative Thinking Inc
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
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- 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
8 Inspection Visits Since 2015 · 39 Findings
Most recent: May 14, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Critical32 Important1 Administrative
Across 8 inspections since 2015, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (9), and Children's Records & Files (6). Of 39 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 14, 202513 Findings3 Critical10 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(9)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(4)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(f)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(4)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
Jan 11, 20244 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Mar 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Apr 12, 202213 Findings13 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(7)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(q)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
Feb 25, 20203 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(1)
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(b)
Apr 2, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
Apr 11, 20172 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Jun 30, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)