WHIZ KIDZ ACADEMY

PEKIN, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data

Capacity107

Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address1605 FLORENCE AVE, PEKIN, IL, 61554

CityPEKIN, IL 61554

CountyTAZEWELL

Phone3093475121

Operating details

Capacity107

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High0
Medium-High0
Medium25
Medium-Low0
Low0

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Location

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1605 FLORENCE AVE, PEKIN, IL, 61554, PEKIN, IL 61554

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/3/2026

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Medium-High0
Medium25
Medium-Low0
Low0

2026

Medium riskStandard 407706/3/2026
40770I
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.31
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071006/3/2026
407100D
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071106/3/2026
407110
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071206/3/2026
407120A3
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.77
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071206/3/2026
407120A4
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072506/3/2026
407250I4A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073106/3/2026
407310A
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073106/3/2026
407310A3
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073106/3/2026
407310A4
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073106/3/2026
407310A5
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073106/3/2026
407310A6
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073706/3/2026
407370E3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073706/3/2026
407370P
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073706/3/2026
407370P2
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.54
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073406/3/2026
407340B
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.54
Corrected at inspection
Medium risk6/3/2026
FHSEC305
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073706/3/2026
407370J
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.17
Corrected 7/3/2026
Medium riskStandard 4072506/3/2026
407250K1
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 7/3/2026
Medium riskStandard 407606/3/2026
40760
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.06
Corrected 7/3/2026
Medium riskStandard 407806/3/2026
40780
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 7/3/2026
Medium riskStandard 407906/3/2026
40790A
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.13
Corrected 7/3/2026
Medium riskStandard 4071306/3/2026
407130
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 7/3/2026
Medium riskStandard 4071406/3/2026
407140
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 7/3/2026
Medium riskStandard 4071506/3/2026
407150
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation; Weight: 7
Corrected 7/3/2026
Medium riskStandard 4071706/3/2026
407170
Actions: MON, CRP; Status: In violation
Corrected 7/3/2026

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations

25Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost

$779/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Illinois run about $1,303/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Illinois by age group.

About this daycare

Location: PEKIN, TAZEWELL County
Capacity: 107
Type: Day Care Center

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