Coa Child Care Center
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.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. 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)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
- 125
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Medication Administration (4), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 12, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
Two staff were observed holding children by their arms. The two children pulled their feet out from under them and the t
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child #3 and Child #4 have incomplete heath history forms. Child #3 and child #4 have a known medical condition that is
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff E's file does not have emergency contact information.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff E and Staff F do not have a physical on file and have been employed for more than 30 days.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff B and Staff E do not have documentation of CPR/AED training and have been employed for more than 3 months.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff E does not have documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff E who was preparing meals at the time of the visit does not have documentation of 4 hour training in food handling
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff E and Staff F do not have an orientation on file and have been employed for more than one week.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There are several cots standing vertically in room 313, accessible to children. This is a hazard as the cots could fall
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There are several missing and stained ceiling tiles in the hallway due to water damage.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
A bottle of Cough and Mucus medication is not labeled with a child's name.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
There is no parent medication authorization form for EPI pen for an enrolled children.
Sep 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information251.08(3)(b)
Transportation permission and emergency information for each child being transported is not kept in the center vehicle.
- Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops251.08(3)(c)
A copy of the scheduled routes and stops is not kept in the center vehicle.
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
The annual vehicle inspection report is not on a form provided by the department.
Jul 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
There are skipped lines on page 2 and page 3 of the medical log book.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
An incident that occurred on 06/20/25 was not documented in the medical log book until 06/23/25.
Apr 23, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use. The ce
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There are several gaps underneath the chain-link fence which makes up the outdoor play space enclosure that are greater
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
An inhaler being in the Butterflies classroom is attached with a piece of tape to the medication authorization form and
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
Staff C does not have current documentation of an annual driver training in the staff record. The most recent annual dr
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff C does not have current documentation of an annual driving record in the staff record. The most recent annual dri
Oct 2, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
In the Rainbow classroom, there is an EpiPen missing an authorization start date. An inhaler in the same classroom is m
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff C was hired.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff C does not have a written orientation documented on a form initialed and dated by the staff person and trainer.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
In the Green Turtles room, water spots were observed on several ceiling tiles.
- Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment251.07(3)(i)
There are vinyl pillows in the large motor room with tears in the corners of the vinyl exposing foam. This makes the su
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Sleeping mats were observed being stored in the Dolphins classroom. The mats had sheets on them and the mats with sheets
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
A parent authorization for Bacitracin ointment being stored in the Rainbow classroom ended 09/09/24.
Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child was not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker on 07/24/24, when a child was left alone in th