Achievers Educational Center, Inc
629 BELLWOOD AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Silver (2 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
5 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 33 Findings
Most recent: Apr 16, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
5 Critical24 Important4 Administrative
Across 5 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Children's Records & Files (5). Of 33 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 202610 Findings2 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Licensing standards for child care facilitiesCCASEC 7(A)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(2)(e)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(l)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(e)(1)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 9, 202510 Findings9 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
May 1, 20245 Findings1 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Apr 29, 20226 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(r)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)(3)
Apr 14, 20212 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
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