Almost Home Child Dev Center Llc
1005 N LAKE RD, OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 17 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
There was no documentation of an updated child health report for Child 3 & 6.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There were four children on the tracking form in the Bunnies Room but only 3 children in care.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
It was observed, that the teacher did not wash the infants hands after changing the diaper.
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
Two children were sleeping with partially consumed bottles nearby. Infants need to be held or seated upright during feed
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A bottle in the infant room was not labeled with the childs name or the preparation date.
Oct 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 3's physical exam was completed more than six months prior to the visit.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 6's physical exam was expired when it was completed more than two years prior.
Mar 11, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and D's training in child abuse & neglect laws, identification, and reporting was expired.
- Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff251.05(4)(c)1.
Staff D did not have documentation of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2024.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The bunny room refrigerator did not have a thermometer in it.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Opened potato chips and brown sugar were not labeled and stored in a food grade sealed container.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in the turtle room did not have documentation it was reviewed in the previous six months.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Two medications in the 4K room had expired authorizations.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 005
Jul 17, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the infant room when the supplies were stored in an unlocked cupboard u
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Tornado and fire drills were not documented as being completed in June 2024.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
Fire extinguishers in the center were inspected more than one year prior, November 2022.
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