Gan Ami Early Childhood Education
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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 253
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
In the Tziporim room, a cabinet under the diaper changing table containing cleaning wipes and other items labeled keep o
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
During the monitoring visit, holes were observed in the center's indoor large motor play space.
- Safe Food251.06(9)(c)1.
Expired Baby cereal was observed in Rimonim room, with an expiration date of 1/1/2026.
- Indoor Equipment - Placement251.07(3)(a)3.
A playset with an attached slide was observed near a wall in the Tutium room, posing a potential safety risk.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Injury records not reviewed in Prachim and Limonim rooms every 6 months as required. The last documented reviews were 0
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Tears were observed in the diaper changing surface in the Shemesh room.
Jun 3, 202520 Findings20 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination report at least once every 6 months as required.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff A and Staff E do not have documentation in the staff record of address, date of birth, education, position, previo
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff D and Staff E
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff D and Staff E do not have documentation of completion of department-approved training in abusive head trauma, and
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A does not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use. The CPR certificate on
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent training cert
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff H, identified as an assistant teacher, does not have documentation of assistant teacher qualifications.
- Program Aide - Training251.05(3)(gm)3.
Staff B, identified as a program aide, does not have documentation of completion of an assistant child care teacher trai
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff E does not have documentation of a written orientation plan within Staff E's first week at the center.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Children were doing an activity in the gross motor area. 1 child came back to the Alim classroom unescorted and was lef
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
During the visit, 8 children were present in the Rimonim classroom, however 5 children were marked as being inside of th
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There are toys on the grass on the outside of the center. The center allows children to use these toys in the parking l
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
There is an electric outlet in the T'marim that is not covered with an electrical outlet cover guard.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
During the beginning of the visit, the Shemesh classroom had several toys scattered throughout the classroom posing a po
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
Garbage cans containing food refuse in the Alim, Parparim, and Tziporim classrooms are not covered.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The cold storage thermometer in freezer in between Afunim and Tutim classrooms reads 20 degrees Fahrenheit and not main
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots in the Aytzim classroom are not covered.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
An entry in the medical log book in the Kochavim classroom was made in pencil.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Injury records are not reviewed in the Bonim classroom every 6 months as required. The last documented injury record re
- Properly Clothed Children251.07(6)(g)4.
Children in the Shemesh classroom were observed doing an activity wearing only diapers with no shirts on.
Mar 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 03/17/25, while a group of 8 children were transitioning from the Kochavim classroom to the community hall, two other
Feb 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Based on multiple staff interviews conducted after a self-report from the center was made, a 4-year-old child was withou
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Based on multiple staff interviews, the child tracking procedure was not met on 01/27/25, when 15 children were transiti
Aug 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 1 and Child 4 have documented medical conditions, however there is no information in the emergency care plan about