Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Ctr
720 COG CIR, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014Childery 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.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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- 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
26 Inspection Visits Since 2014 · 111 Findings
Most recent: Apr 8, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
29 Critical76 Important6 Administrative
Across 26 inspections since 2014, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (30), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (16), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (14). Of 111 total findings, 29 were critical.
See All 26 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
Feb 27, 20269 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(1)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(e)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)(1)(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(7)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(m)
Jan 20, 20267 Findings2 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(8)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(g)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Jul 14, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(g)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(a)(3)
Mar 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Apr 15, 20245 Findings2 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(g)
Nov 6, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Feb 22, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(24)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
Nov 16, 20223 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 2, 202213 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(5)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(2)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(d)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(2)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)(3)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(p)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(l)
Jun 28, 20223 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(m)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)(a)(i)(i)(i)
Mar 17, 20225 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140(c)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)(1)
Jan 12, 20223 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(5)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Mar 16, 20212 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Mar 11, 20204 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
Mar 1, 20192 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
Oct 26, 20183 Findings3 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(e)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(e)
Mar 29, 20183 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(3)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)(1)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
Aug 23, 20179 Findings2 Critical5 Important2 Administrative
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(n)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(a)
- Confidentiality of Records and Information407.80(b)
Jul 6, 20178 Findings4 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(b)
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(h)
Jan 25, 20172 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Feb 26, 20161 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(5)
Jan 20, 20161 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(2)
Dec 23, 20157 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(f)(2)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(a)(1)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
Jan 26, 20154 Findings4 Important
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(p)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Mar 17, 20143 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(5)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(j)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
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