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Helping PreK-12 students achieve school-life balance

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For over a decade we have been the pioneers in test prep, setting ourselves apart by offering continuous support from the very start with kindergarten admissions tests all the way through to high school admissions and beyond.

While others come and go, our company has stood the test of time, guiding thousands of students through the challenges of the pandemic.

Today we help the modern day tech-savvy student boost their attention span, memory and sharpen their critical thinking skills for high stakes school admissions tests.

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Expert Online Tutors to Support Your Family's Busy Schedule

Are you a busy parent working 50-60 hours a week and in need of reliable support to keep your active child on track with their education?

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Our virtual tutoring and test prep service is designed to partner with you, providing expert assistance to motivate and guide your child through their studies. Let us be your partner in education and ensure your child gets the support they need to thrive academically.

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Prepare Your Child for Test-Taking at Any Age

Founder Lemi-Ola Erinkitola joins WGN-TV Daytime Chicago Anchors with tips for preparing your child for test-taking at any age. The Critical Thinking Child nurtures a child’s learning potential in a creative and analytical way. Helping kids fast track their learning.

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From Parent to Pioneer...

Our Founder and parent turned author and tutor,

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola started a tutoring company for kids as young as 3 to prep children for CPS’ admissions tests. She went through the process with her own children and found few resources. So she she created bootcamps and books to help parents help their children.

“I’m just one mother who wanted to do something because there was nothing out there,” Erinkitola said. “I looked outside of Illinois and looked at other gifted programs. They were more transparent in terms of what they wanted kids to be prepared for, and I deduced that Illinois can’t be that different.”

Source: Chicago Tribune Interview- 2011

Private tutors help preschoolers cram for kindergarten tests  

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The Critical Thinking Child offers educational consulting, virtual academic tutoring, and test prep services customized for families and schools nationwide.

Our parent webinars, workbooks, and learning tools enhance our flexible and convenient programs, empowering PreK–12th grade students to cultivate critical thinking skills. These skills contribute to improved grades, higher test scores, and successful admissions to competitive schools.