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Southern Kids Academy

20750 State Highway 149, Thompsonville, IL 628902.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191

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About Southern Kids Academy

Southern Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Thompsonville, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and summer camp.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care and summer camp
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Southern Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Franklin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$165
Home daycare$179

Preschool

Center$138
Home daycare$160

School age

Home daycare$38

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Southern Kids Academy

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#604529
See the state's record

Inspections

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Southern Kids Academy

Is Southern Kids Academy licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Southern Kids Academy have inspection violations?

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Southern Kids Academy care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Southern Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Southern Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 927-9194 to ask.

What is Southern Kids Academy's phone number?

(618) 927-9194.

Where is Southern Kids Academy?

20750 State Highway 149, Thompsonville, IL 62890. The nearest other daycare we list is Kathy J. Markham, 7.7 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).