Wunderkind Academy Inc
6807 PERSHING RD, STICKNEY, IL 60402Childery 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
- 82
- 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
10 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 58 Findings
Most recent: Oct 3, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
10 Critical47 Important1 Administrative
Across 10 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (15), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (12), and Building & Premises Safety (7). Of 58 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 202515 Findings2 Critical12 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(d)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(c)(7)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(j)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(g)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
Sep 23, 20248 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(e)
Dec 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)
Dec 5, 20237 Findings4 Critical3 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(6)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(7)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Oct 19, 20238 Findings8 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(h)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(b)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
Oct 17, 20238 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Qualifications for Child Care Director407.130(l)(1)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(p)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(c)(14)
Sep 1, 20236 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(11)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(7)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Mar 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
Dec 27, 20222 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
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