Gates Family Daycare
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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 Children's Records & Files (12), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 26 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 14, 202518 Findings18 Important
- Licensed Capacity250.04(1)(a)
At the time of licensors arrival 11 children were present.
- Child Record - Maintenance, Availability250.04(6)(a)
5 childrens files were not available for review
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Child #4 did not have emergency contact information on file for a person to be reached when a parent/guardian is unavail
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Child #4 did not have on file information for the childs physician or medical facility caring for the child.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #2 did not have documentation on file of a physical examination within 3 months of enrollment at the center.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child #1 did not have on file documentation of un updated physical examination within the last 2 years of the previous e
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #2 and #5 did not have documentation of immunization history on file.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Child #4 did not have documentation of consent for emergency medical treatment on file.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The attendance record was not accurate at the time of the visit as there were 11 children present while 8 were signed in
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
The licensee was documenting hours worked for another provider, while admitting that the person was on maternity leave a
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There was no documentation of fire and tornado practice being completed in July 2025
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There was no documentation of smoke detector testing in July 2025.
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Menus were not accurate as they were last dated for the week of June 8th - 14th.
- Transportation - Policy - Contract With Third Party250.08(1)(c)
The licensee did not document in the licensees policies that transportation provided through a written or verbal contra
- Required Information - Permission And Emergency Information250.08(3)(b)
The licensee did not carry on the vehicle a copy of the completed permission and emergency information form under sub. (
- Driver Training - Documentation250.08(4)(b)
The licensee did not provide the driver with training as required under sub.(4)(b)1 through 11.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
Prior to the day a driver first transports children in care, the licensee did not obtain a copy of the driving record fo
- Child Safety Restraint System250.08(6)(a)
Children under the age of 8 were not provided with an appropriate child safety restraint system. No booster seats were
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
9/4/2024
Sep 4, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position250.09(2)(c)
A child under the age of one year was observed to be sleeping in a swing during the entirety of the visit and not placed
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #1 did not have an updated health examination on file at least once every 6 months after the initial exam.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #4 did not have on file documentation of immunization history within 30 days of enrollment at the center.
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Child #1 did not have on file documentation of consent for emergency medical treatment.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
All staff did not have current training in infant and child CPR.
- Naps - Bedding250.07(4)(d)
A child over the age of one year of age was not provided with an individually identified sheet and blanket. The child a
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home250.09(3)(b)
Breastmilk was observed in the refrigerator, not labeled with the childs name and dated.