Cooper Ymca
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
- 50
- 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 3 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws,
Apr 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Per rule, eating surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized before each use. There was no sanitizer solution available onsi
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medication must be in the original container and labeled with the child's name and the label includes the dosage and dir
Feb 11, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance & Availability251.04(6)(a)
The child records were not onsite and available for review during the monitoring visit. During the YMCA's School's Out d
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
Medication must be in the original container and labeled with the child's name and the label includes the dosage and dir
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
The center did not have a current parent authorization form for one child's prescription medication, as the form was loc