Wonderland Kids Academy
750 NORTHWEST HWY, FOX RIVER GRV, IL 60021Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- 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 7 inspections since 2019, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Children's Records & Files (4), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 19 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(b)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
May 23, 20247 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Aug 16, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Feb 11, 20213 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(c)
Jan 7, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jan 15, 20203 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Oct 30, 20191 Finding1 Administrative
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
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