A Step Ahead Day Camp
Data last updated · May 2026
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 Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. 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
- Summer Camp
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 6 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results252.42(1)(a)3.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002
Aug 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Report - Incident Or Accident252.41(2)(a)
The center did not report within 24 hours of being aware that a camper who had been injured while in its care had receiv
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Accessible Toxic Substances, Power Tools252.43(2)(b)
A harmful, flammable material was accessible when children were observed sitting next to a propane gas tank.
Jun 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Accessible Toxic Substances, Power Tools252.43(2)(b)
Potentially harmful materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were accessible when cleaning products, sunscree
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- License Continuation - Time Frame To Submit Materials252.05(1)(b)2.
At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results252.42(1)(a)3.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002, Individual 003, Individual 004