Children's Academy
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.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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 98
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 19 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of complete contact information for a parent and a person authorized to pick up was not observed for 1 chi
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Documentation of complete health history information for a child with asthma was not observed.
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Documentation of 15 hours of continuing education was not observed for 2 employees.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of CPR training by a Department approved trainer was not observed for 4 staff.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Medical log entries on page12 in the Purple Room were not signed / initialed. Medical log in the Red Room had skipped li
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Documentation of infant and toddler training was not observed for an employee.
Jul 31, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A group of children were split and one group moved to a different room, while four were left in the original classroom.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A closet containing cleaning equipment in the hallway and the cabinet in the kitchen containing commercial sanitizer and
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
Leftover prepared food was not dated in the refrigerator.
Feb 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff F did not have on file, documentation of a physical examination that indicated she was free of communicable diseas
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff B has been working as an assistant teacher since April 2024 and does not have the required educational qualificati
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Entries in the Red Room medical/injury log book were not all signed or initialed by the person making the entry.
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff B did not have a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the department within 6 mo
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Sep 5, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm251.04(3)(k)1.
The licensee failed to report to the department, within 24 hours of occurrence, in an incident involving law enforcement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A and D did not obtain a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation and
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
The outdoor play equipment had areas of flaking and deteriorating paint that was accessible to children.
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002