Aleksa Learning Center
1415 W DONGES BAY RD, MEQUON, WI 53092-5528Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 5
- 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 Star. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 2 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Based on records review, the center did not have a health exam on file for child #4.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Based on records review, the center did not have a current health exam on file for Child #2.
- Cleaning Aids - Equipment251.06(2)(m)
Both, the Kangaroo room and the Panda room had vacuums within the children's reach. Also in the Panda room, there was a
- Private Well - Annual Bacteria Test251.06(6)(b)1.a.
The well test for bacteria was expired.
- Private Well - Annual Nitrate Test251.06(6)(b)2.a.
The well test for nitrate was expired.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
In the Kangaroo room, there were some cots that had bedding touching each other.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
In the Panda room, there was an oral allergy medication and an Epipen that did not have the expiration dates on the form
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
In the Monkey room, there were two intake forms that had not been updated in the last 3 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal251.09(4)(a)5.
In the Kangaroo room, the foot pedal to open the lid of the garbage can was broken. The provider replaced the garbage ca
Nov 12, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff member B did not have the staff record information on file available for review.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff member A did not have a current CPR certificate on file available for review.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Based on the center's video clips for 10/24/24 and 10/25/24, there were two soft objects hanging from an infant's crib w
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
On October 12, 2024, in the Monkey Room, there were sippy cups in the diapering sink.
Oct 21, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The mulch under the slide was less than the required 9 inches deep.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
In the furnace room, the furnace had several items placed around the furnace that could be a potential fire hazard.
Jun 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Prohibited Actions - Verbal251.07(2)(e)2.
A child care worker admitted to using "dark humor" when asking a co-worker, if they ever felt like kicking somebody, and
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
On June 4, 2024, a child care worker committed a prohibited action when they made contact with a one year old child's he
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