Family Ties Child Care Center
1710 E WASHINGTON ST, WEST BEND, WI 53095-2620Childery 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
On 9/19/25, there were 2 infants observed to be sleeping in swings. Staff stated that this is used for the short naps ar
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
On 9/19/25, upon review there was a missing child health report for child #4 for children under 2 (once every 6 months).
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 9/19/25, child care workers left their assigned room to grab extra food from the kitchen leaving the children in the
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties251.055(2)(L)
On 9/19/25, both staff were involved in the food preparation process while they were counted in the staff-to-child ratio
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
On 9/19/25, there was a kitchen knife in the preschool room accessible to children while lunch was being served.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
On 9/19/25, upon review the centers last documented drills were completed in July 2025.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
On 9/19/25, upon observation there was a blanket in the pack and play of a child under 1 year old. There was a second ch
Oct 24, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Based upon review on October 24, 2024, Child #4 of the Child Record Checklist did not have current documentation of a ph
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Based upon review on October 24, 2024, a child was not signed out of the preschool room and into the infant room when th
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
Based upon observation on October 24, 2024, there was an outlet in the preschool room accessible to children that was no
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Based upon observation on October 24, 2024, the purple paint in preschool room was deteriorating and chipping in areas a
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Based upon observation on October 24, 2024, several bottles of breast milk in the infant room refrigerator were not labe
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At Least 30 Days Before The Continuation Review Date Of The License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To Th
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