Collins 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 19 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 202614 Findings14 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 did not have immunizations available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1 did not have a health examination on file and available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 4 does not have a health examination available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B did not have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of employment at the Center.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A (driver) did not have Abusive Head Trauma training available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Children were not properly supervised on February 12, 2026 when a child was bit by another child and a child bit themsel
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
A child care teacher was not present in a room when a child bit another child. The teacher was outside of the classroom
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The tracking system being implemented at the time of the monitoring visit failed. There were sixteen children being trac
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
A cleaning closet door was open with cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children inside; accessible to chi
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
Infant/toddler food that was opened was not labeled with the date of opening. The container reads to use within one mon
- Child-Selected Activities251.07(1)(e)2.
A child was placed within a table seat and not provided with anything to do. Child ultimately began biting himself.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Pack and Plays mattress utilized for infant sleep was not tight fitting during the monitoring visit.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diaper changing surface was not disinfected after a diaper change.
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
The mixed age classroom did not have a self contained sink for handwashing after diaper changing (diapering of a two yea
Aug 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Canned Food251.06(9)(c)4.
A dented can of fruit was observed in the kitchen.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
A box of instant mashed potatoes had been opened and not stored in a metal, glass or food grade plastic container with a
Feb 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Driver Orientation - Requirement251.08(4)(b)
The licensee did not review, document, and update the drivers training as necessary with Staff C annually.
- Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area251.09(4)(b)
The toddler room did not have a separate sink from the handwashing sink for washing bottles.
Jul 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #7 did not have a current health examination on file.