Apple Ridge Academy
21005 GUMINA RD, BROOKFIELD, WI 53072-2932Childery 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.4 / 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 4 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 4 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
- 120
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20269 Findings9 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center's child tracking procedure was not accurate on 04/01/26, when 6 children were present in the Infant 2 classro
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy-absorbing surface (mulch/wood chips) was observed to not be at a depth of at least nine inches underneath a s
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There is a gap greater than 4 inches underneath the fence which makes up the outdoor play space enclosure.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Several pacifiers with rubber and hard beads attached were observed in the Infant 1 classroom. These beads pose a poten
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Fire alarm testing was not documented for February-March 2026.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
A cold storage thermometer in the freezer in Infant 1 room containing breast milk reads 4 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
In the two's classroom, there are two entries in the medical log book that are not dated.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Changes in development and routines are not documented every 3 months based on a discussion with the parent for 2 childr
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
On 03/31/26 incorrect breast milk was given to a child in the Infant 1 classroom.
Dec 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of staff hours worked and in which classroom was not accurate for the Toddle 2 room or the Toddler 1 room.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
In the infant 2 room a container of infant formula didn't contain a label with a date.
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula251.09(3)(a)2m.
An infant was accidently feed incorrect breastmilk
Aug 26, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
A child was assisted off the the floor by their hands and not under their arms causing a nurse maid elbow injury on 8/12
- Time Out - Age251.07(2)(c)1.
Based on an interview with staff and video footage a toddler, aged 1.5 years old) was placed in time-out.
- Time Out - Time251.07(2)(c)3.
Based on an interview with staff and video footage a toddler, aged 1.5 years old) was placed in time-out that exceed 3 m
- Time Out - Not Isolated251.07(2)(c)4.
Based on an interview with staff and video footage a toddler, aged 1.5 years old) was placed in time-out that removed th
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Children's hands were not washed after diapering on 8/12/2025.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Staff did not wash their hands before or after diapering multiple children. on 8/12/2025.
Jul 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
Children were allowed to sit on the outside of a tube slide and a 6 year old child fell off the slide causing the child
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Staff failed to guide children's behavior and ensure safety when children were allowed to climb on the outside of a circ
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking procedure was not properly implemented in the Infant 2 room as 6 children were listed on the tracking, but
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
Urine was observed in an unflushed toilet.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
The fire extinguishers were observed not checked yearly. The last check was June 2024.
Feb 25, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in the Preschool 2 bathroom.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child #1's health history information was observed incomplete.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
A current infant/child CPR/AED training certificate was not on file for Staff B.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator in the Infant room and the Toddler 1 room were observed above 40 degrees F. The freezer in the Toddler
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Documented changes in development were incomplete for a child's intake form that was reviewed.
Jul 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Meal prep personnel did not have one hour of continuing education in kitchen sanitation.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Mats that do not meet the energy-absorbing surface or depth were observed under one of the swing/slide play sets. Energy
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