Chippewa Falls Ymca School-Age
611 JEFFERSON AVE, CHIPPEWA FLS, WI 54729-1353Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of Staff B having received training within one week after beginning work at the center and at least every
Jan 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Staff - Competency251.05(3)(a)
The child care worker providing sole supervision on 01/20/26, was not able to provide responsible care to all children b
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 01/20/26, each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to g
Dec 17, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
According to documentation and staff interviews, a complete caregiver background check as specified in s. 48.685, Stats.
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff D's file was not available for examination by the
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement251.04(6)(a)5.
Child # 7's record was missing a written agreement, such as Alternate Arrival and Release form, signed by the parent, ou
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