Kreative Kids Learning Center
3048 GODFREY RD, GODFREY, IL 62035Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Silver. 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
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- 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 2010 · 77 Findings
Most recent: Jul 16, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
9 Critical66 Important2 Administrative
Across 26 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (17), Children's Records & Files (15), and Building & Premises Safety (12). Of 77 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 26 Inspection Visits
Jul 16, 202513 Findings3 Critical10 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 25, 202314 Findings3 Critical11 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Sep 7, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jun 16, 20212 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Jun 10, 20212 Findings2 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Sep 24, 20202 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(9)
Jul 31, 20201 Finding1 Critical
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
Jul 10, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190
Feb 14, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270
Jul 30, 20193 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jul 17, 20189 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jan 30, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
Aug 8, 20173 Findings3 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(d)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Jul 29, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(23)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Oct 13, 20151 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(f)
Jul 9, 20152 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)
Aug 5, 20141 Finding1 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)
Aug 23, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(23)
May 17, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Mar 6, 20131 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
Oct 4, 20121 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 19, 20124 Findings4 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(25)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
Jul 13, 20114 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
May 24, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Aug 24, 20103 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
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