Cadence Academy of West Allis
2360 S 106TH ST, WEST ALLIS, WI 53227-2001Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 Star and NAC accreditation. 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 5 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 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 Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
The licensee failed to report to the department an incident that results in professional medical evaluation within 24 ho
Feb 3, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Health history information on file for Child #1, who has attended the center since 9/8/25, does not identify whether or
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A, who has been employed since 9/22/25 and provides care and supervision to children under 5 years of age, has not
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Per observation of the refrigerator in the Older Purple infant classroom, all bottles brought from home are not labeled
Sep 8, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incor251.04(4)(a)2.c.
A child experienced a head injury and the parents were not notified until after the child had gone home for the day.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
There were three teachers signed in the Infant room, but only two teachers were present.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There were loose plastic bags within reach of children in the Orange room.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There was flaking paint on the wall in the Infant room.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The garbage container in the outdoor play space was full of garbage and did not have a tight-fitting lid.
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
Single-service utensils were observed in an uncovered bin in the School-Age room.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator in the Infant room read at 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Medical log books were observed to have skipped lines.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
A teacher did not wash their hands after wiping a childs nose with a tissue.
Apr 8, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C had an expired CPR certificate on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There was a gap greater than 4 inches between the fence and the ground in an area of the outdoor play space.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There was a container of wipes in the Green Room/Red Room's bathroom and in the Preschool room that had a label 'to keep
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The garbage container in the Preschool room was nearly full with garbage/food waste and did not have a lid.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
The medical log books in the Infant B room and Preschool Room had skipped lines.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
There was a medication authorization form in the Preschool room for a child's EpiPen that did not include dates in which
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff C, a regularly assigned assistant child care teacher for a group of infants and toddlers, has not completed a mini
Aug 14, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
Information provided to the department regarding a supervision incident at the center on 8/8/24, was not accurate. The c
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 8/8/24, staff was not within sight and sound of a child. The classroom was transitioning from the outdoor play space
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 8/8/24, the center failed to adhere to their tracking procedure. Because staff failed to conduct a name to face proce
Jun 3, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
A classroom was out of ratio on 6/3/24 from 7:15am-7:45am. There was only one staff member working with six children age
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There were two areas in the outdoor play space where the permanent enclosure had gaps greater than 4 inches.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
There were three broken toys observed in the outdoor play space.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was a plastic bag containing garbage hanging from the fence in the outdoor play space, which was accessible to chi
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no tornado drill practiced for the month of May.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The medical log book in the Blue Room has not been reviewed within the last 6 months; it was last reviewed on 11/21/23.
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Admission information for an infant was not in the room in which the child is assigned to.
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