Amy's Ark Child Care
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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(4)(a)
At Least 30 Days Before The Expiration Date Of A Probationary License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To
Nov 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Based on observation of the center on 11/6/25, the deck railing used to go outside is very loose and wobbly.
- Infant & Toddler - Soiled Disposable Diapers250.09(4)(e)
Based on observation on 11/6/25 a disposable diaper failed to be placed in a plastic lined, covered container. A soiled
Jul 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises250.07(6)(f)5.
Based on record review on 7/23/25 an epi pen was on the premise without a medication authorization.
- Hand & Face Washing250.07(6)(g)1.
Based on observation on 7/23/25 the children failed to wash their hands before lunch.