Kiddie Academy
13703 S ROUTE 59, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 159
- 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
Across 11 inspections since 2019, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (28), Building & Premises Safety (7), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). Of 54 total findings, 23 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Medications407.360(b)(1)
- Medications407.360(e)
Oct 1, 20256 Findings5 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(2)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(b)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(b)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(k)
Jul 31, 20256 Findings5 Important1 Administrative
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(9)(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(9)(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(9)(c)
- Organization and Administration407.70(c)
Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Jul 20, 20234 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jul 19, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(12)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(8)
Apr 4, 20235 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Jun 22, 20218 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
May 25, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Jul 26, 20196 Findings4 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
May 22, 20198 Findings3 Critical5 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
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