KREATING YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Illinois licensed

Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so KREATING YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.

Day care, ages

15 months to 5 years

Day care, licensed for

35 children

Languages reported

English

How the reviews split

The 4.9 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star14
• 4 star1
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  Working with the Proprietor of Kreating Young Minds Academy, Ms. Milsap was an absolute joy. She brings such a warm, and caring spirit into every space she enters, and that positivity naturally inspires both students and colleagues to be their very best. Even after more than 20 years in education myself, I still found opportunities to learn from her professionalism, creativity, and dedication to children. Ms. Milsap’s passion for teaching shines through in the beautiful, welcoming classroom environment she creates and in the academic, social, and emotional growth consistently demonstrated by her students. She thoughtfully plans engaging, high-quality learning experiences and truly pours into every child with patience, care, and intention. For me, the true measure of an educator is whether I would trust them with my own children’s learning and development. Without hesitation, I can honestly say I would gladly place my children in Ms. Milsap’s care, knowing they would be nurtured, challenged, supported, and encouraged to thrive. I HIGHLY recommend Kreating Young Minds Academy to any family seeking exceptional care and educational experiences for their budding scholar.

  Faith MitchellMay 16, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Ms. Milsap, Ms Watson and the entire staff are amazing!. I love the fact that the babies are actively learning and exploring. My son gets homework and the app gives consistent updates on activities the kids are doing. My goal was to prepare my son for school! And this faculty does all of that and more!

  Korrine BMay 7, 2026
• ★★★★★

  After a stressful, last-minute search for childcare, finding KYMA was a breath of fresh air, literally. Ms. Milsap is a professional and meeting her was anything a parent could ever want. ​What stands out: * ​Communication: They use the Brightwheel app for real-time parent updates. ​* Environment: Extremely clean and friendly. ​* Balance: A structured curriculum that still prioritizes the social and emotional piece. ​We are in the enrollment process now, but I’m already so impressed that I had to share. Huge thanks to Ms. Milsap for making a "scrambling" dad feel at ease! Stay tuned for a 3-month-review!

  KeithMar 14, 2026
• ★★★★★

  From my very first phone conversation with Ms. Milsap, I felt confident that transferring my child to Kreating Young Minds Academy would be the best decision. During my tour, I immediately fell in love with both Ms. Milsap’s and Ms. Watson’s warm, welcoming personalities. The communication was easy and genuine, and it was clear how passionate Ms. Milsap is about education and about opening her first daycare center. The facility itself is modern, clean, and extremely well organized. Most importantly, it is filled with resources and tools that truly foster a love for learning while ensuring children feel safe and supported. By the end of the tour, I was completely sold. Ms. Milsap’s personality, paired with her extensive expertise in the education system, made choosing KYMA a no-brainer. There is truly no other center on the South Side of Chicago offering what she does. My 3-year-old daughter started when the center opened in December 2025, and within just two weeks, she was already reading! The progress she has made is incredible and truly palpable. Communication with the owner is seamless, and my daughter’s teacher is absolutely amazing. She provides the children with love, structure, routine, and a fun, safe learning environment. I am constantly blown away by how much my daughter has grown since enrolling. I also love receiving real-time daily updates through the school app, which keeps me connected to my daughter’s learning experience. The food is made in-house, organic, and free of processed foods, with a weekly menu posted and even weekly homework provided. Finding this daycare was truly a blessing. If you are looking for a loving, nurturing, structured, and high-quality learning environment for your child, this is the daycare!

  chela woodsFeb 6, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I absolutely love this Daycare from There everyday learning with the kids to how kind they are so how they have let the kids get ahead of school and I never have to worry if my babies are a safe hands thank you so much. I didn’t even touch on the creating young minds app that you never have to worry about what they’re doing or if they anything like that because they gave you updates almost every hour it’s just amazing. It’s so wonderful. I was so scared for my babies in Daycare but this has settled my worries.

  Alanna WilliamsJan 28, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I am beyond grateful to have been referred to Ms. Milsap and Kreating Young Minds Academy. This experience has truly been life-changing for my son’s learning and daily routine. Since enrolling, there hasn’t been a single day that my son hasn’t been excited to go to school. He loves learning, doing activities, and seeing his new teachers and friends. The facility is always clean and well maintained, which gives me peace of mind as a parent. I also appreciate the videos shared throughout the day—it’s so reassuring to see him engaged and happy. Even at home, he’s excited to show me the work he’s done and talk about what he learned. I am beyond happy with my decision and confident that I made the best choice for my son. Ms. Milsap is kind, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what she does. I highly recommend Kreating Young Minds Academy to any parent looking for a nurturing and educational environment.

  Tiana B. Balloon'dItJan 23, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.