First United Day 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 Star and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- 90
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 17 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
No record of staff hours assigned to which classrooms available
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Last documented med log review conducted in December of 2023. Review required every six months by rule
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
No staff hand washing after wiping bodily secretions as required by rule
May 27, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
No emergency medical consent authorized in child file reviewed
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
No field trip permission or walking trip permission on file for child identified as going on walking trips
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not correct in the infant classroom. No time of arrival for child documented
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff working as lead teacher lacked a Registry certificate identifying her as lead teacher qualified
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff file reviewed did not include current CPR certification
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Child tracking in infant room inaccurate. Three children present only two on tracking. No tracking taken with group to l
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
No energy absorbing material at all under swings
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Garage door accessible to children in the outdoor play area was broken and bent, creating a hazard for children in the o
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint on garage in playground area accessible,to children
- Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints251.06(9)(g)1.b.
Staff performing food prep not wearing proper hair restraint as required
- Daily Outdoor Activities251.07(1)(e)4.
Children not given outdoor access due to planting of grass in play area
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medication in 3 year old class expired by several months.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
No annual driving abstract on file for driver who performed route on 5/27/25
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001